Match Report


ReimsReims     FC MetzFC Metz
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lars BierhoffL. Bierhoff68
G
1
G
65Adolfo AguilarA. Aguilar
Paul McStayP. McStay55
D
2
D
75Jean-Michel CastetsJ. Castets
Eric HässlerE. Hässler54
D
captain3
D
66Cyril DecroixC. Decroix
Diego LavilleD. Laville50
D
4captain
D
66Callum JamesC. James
Frederic LouironF. Louiron49
D
5
D
65Silvio AlvesS. Alves
Vincenzo RichterV. Richter70
M
6
M
73Manuel ChavrondierM. Chavrondier
Kodjo RegnaultK. Regnault67
M
7
M
68Joe KosterJ. Koster
Camille DoboC. Dobo66
M
8
M
67Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez
Darl NijkampD. Nijkamp60
M
9
A
72Edgar LimaE. Lima
Stephane ElzéardS. Elzéard78
A
10
A
71Pierre-Yves MachadoP. Machado
Nicholas SavidanN. Savidan66
A
11
A
68Nicola Carlo FontolanN. Fontolan
 
Jose DemontJ. Demont62
A
12
M
67Oscar KerhuielO. Kerhuiel
Edwin DevauxE. Devaux61
G
13
A
66Hugo GuerreroH. Guerrero
Hubert SekliH. Sekli60
M
14
D
65Jose PeiroJ. Peiro

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 9,225 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reims are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Roda.


0.00
FC Metz kick off and get the match underway!
2.35
Manuel Chavrondier threads the ball through to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Fontolan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicola Carlo Fontolan shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Lars Bierhoff. Excellent save.
8.54
Joe Koster threads the ball through to Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.57
Manuel Chavrondier barges into Nicholas Savidan. The referee calls over Manuel Chavrondier and shows him a yellow card! Nicholas Savidan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.41
Diego Laville sees Camille Dobo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Camille Dobo flicks a high pass forward to Darl Nijkamp who brings the ball under control. Darl Nijkamp finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.19
Camille Dobo threads the ball through to Darl Nijkamp. Darl Nijkamp makes a probing pass to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Adolfo Aguilar. Excellent save.
18.24
Cyril Decroix makes a probing pass to Joe Koster. Joe Koster changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joe Koster flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Lima controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Edgar Lima tries a spectacular strike. Edgar Lima scores for FC Metz!!
22.21
Camille Dobo threads a neat ball through to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
28.40
Oscar Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Lars Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
30.55
Paul McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.22
Oscar Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
33.53
Camille Dobo threads the ball through to Kodjo Regnault. Kodjo Regnault chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.42
Cyril Decroix knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Chavrondier. Manuel Chavrondier flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Yves Machado collects the pass. Pierre-Yves Machado knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
42.14
With a delightful solo run, Camille Dobo stretches the opposition's defence. Camille Dobo tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Reims get the second half underway!
49.18
Manuel Chavrondier sees space and advances. Manuel Chavrondier shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.42
Diego Laville flicks the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Regnault. Kodjo Regnault threads a neat ball through to Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard plays a scrappy one-two with Nicholas Savidan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephane Elzéard shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Adolfo Aguilar had no chance!! Goal for Reims!
59.17
Manuel Chavrondier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.15
Diego Laville runs forward with the ball. Diego Laville kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Savidan. Nicholas Savidan lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard heads the ball goalwards. Adolfo Aguilar manages to gather it.
72.25
Eric Hässler threads the ball through to Kodjo Regnault. Kodjo Regnault makes an attacking run forward. Kodjo Regnault lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Elzéard. Stephane Elzéard makes a deft header. It's there!! Adolfo Aguilar has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.20
Cyril Decroix runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cyril Decroix lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.07
Edgar Lima makes a simple pass to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado shoots from 20 yards. Lars Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.46
Vincenzo Richter darts forward. Vincenzo Richter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Oscar Fernandez sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Fernandez cuts inside the box! Oscar Fernandez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Reims

FC Metz
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
31.8%
45.9%
22.4%

Scorers
Stephane Elzéard 51, 72
Edgar Lima 9, 18
Pierre-Yves Machado 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Lima of FC Metz

Match Ratings
1.Lars Bierhoff (GK)
6
2.Paul McStay (DEF)
6
3.Eric Hässler (DEF)
6
4.Diego Laville (DEF)
7
5.Frederic Louiron (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Richter (MID)
6
7.Kodjo Regnault (MID)
7
8.Camille Dobo (MID)
7
9.Darl Nijkamp (MID)
6
10.Stephane Elzéard (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nicholas Savidan (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Demont (ATT)
0
13.Edwin Devaux (GK)
0
14.Hubert Sekli (MID)
0

1.Adolfo Aguilar (GK)
7
2.Jean-Michel Castets (DEF)
6
3.Cyril Decroix (DEF)
7
4.Callum James (DEF)
6
5.Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
6.Manuel Chavrondier (MID)yellow card
6
7.Joe Koster (MID)
7
8.Oscar Fernandez (MID)
7
9.Edgar Lima (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nicola Carlo Fontolan (ATT)
6
 
12.Oscar Kerhuiel (MID)
0
13.Hugo Guerrero (ATT)
0
14.Jose Peiro (DEF)
0