Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Stade Brestois 29. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Roda.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stade Brestois 29 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Roda.
0.00
0-0FC Metz get the match underway!
6.18
0-0Paolo Dudoit comes in with a late challenge on Callum James. The referee calls over Paolo Dudoit and warns him to calm down! Callum James stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.46
0-0Gary Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Kai Ziegler. Kai Ziegler tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.41
0-0Oscar Fernandez clumsily knocks into Wayne Middleton. Oscar Fernandez is shown the yellow card! Wayne Middleton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.04
Callum James threads a neat ball through to Joe Koster. Joe Koster threads the ball through to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
21.37
0-1Ahmed Noro hits a low pass to Pius Van Der Schaaf. Pius Van Der Schaaf deftly passes the ball to Gary Mcinnes, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Gary Mcinnes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Mcinnes!
27.18
Callum James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.52
Callum James threads a neat ball through to Oscar Fernandez. With imagination, Oscar Fernandez plays the ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.25
0-1Pius Van Der Schaaf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Middleton. Wayne Middleton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum James.
34.29
0-1Oscar Fernandez hacks Kai Ziegler from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Oscar Fernandez!! Kai Ziegler runs off the knock.
39.27
Manuel Chavrondier runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Manuel Chavrondier lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.54
0-1Manuel Chavrondier knocks the ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima runs straight at the defence! Edgar Lima takes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Ahmed Noro.
42.14
0-1Corner kick to FC Metz. Pierre-Yves Machado plays it to the far post. Pius Van Der Schaaf gets to the ball and clears it up field.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Brestois 29 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stade Brestois 29 kick off the second half!
47.53
Manuel Chavrondier flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Yves Machado controls it well on his chest. Pierre-Yves Machado plays a one-two with Edgar Lima and rushes in on goal... Pierre-Yves Machado comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
49.10
Silvio Alves surges forward with the ball. Silvio Alves threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Raouf Nafti.
55.26
0-1Manuel Chavrondier sees Edgar Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
60.51
0-1Joe Koster flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Lima who brings the ball under control. Edgar Lima puts a great ball through. Pierre-Yves Machado runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.21
Raouf Nafti threads a neat ball through to Pius Van Der Schaaf. Pius Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Middleton collects the pass. Wayne Middleton advances inside the box! Wayne Middleton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wayne Middleton scores for Stade Brestois 29!!
77.09
0-2Stade Brestois 29 have made 2 substitutions with Camel Rothen replacing Raouf Nafti and Jean Chr. Thomas replacing Gary Mcinnes .
84.55
Jean-Michel Castets flicks a high ball forward to Joe Koster who takes it down. Joe Koster plays the ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Yacine Morestin manages to gather it effortlessly.
89.50
0-2Pius Van Der Schaaf barges into Manuel Chavrondier. The referee calls over Pius Van Der Schaaf and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Chavrondier runs off the knock.
90.00
Seeing Ahmed Noro's run, Michael Bourdeau quickly throws the ball into his path. Ahmed Noro flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Van Der Schaaf. Pius Van Der Schaaf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Ziegler. Kai Ziegler puts a great ball through. Kees Geerinckx runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
27.1%
42.4%
30.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wayne Middleton of Stade Brestois 29 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Aguilar (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jean-Michel Castets (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Chavrondier (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joe Koster (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oscar Fernandez (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicola Carlo Fontolan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oscar Kerhuiel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean Francois Rodriguez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Yacine Morestin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ahmed Noro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Michael Bourdeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Raouf Nafti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Mcinnes (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Pius Van Der Schaaf (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Gabriel Francois (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paolo Dudoit (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Wayne Middleton (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Kees Geerinckx (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Camel Rothen (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jean Chr. Thomas (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Francisco Marques (DEF) | 0 | |