Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Clermont. A crowd of 20,437 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
0-0Florin Arcos passes the ball forward to Benoit Tourenne. Benoit Tourenne knocks the ball forward to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.25
0-0Gustavo Ventura hacks Lucian Buscan from behind! Gustavo Ventura is shown the yellow card! Lucian Buscan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.40
0-0Alfons Van Den Brom clumsily knocks into Lampros Pappas. Alfons Van Den Brom is given a warning by the referee! Lampros Pappas stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.07
0-0Elena Rey makes a probing pass to Benoit Tourenne. Benoit Tourenne goes all the way! Benoit Tourenne cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Zisi Andriopoulos is on top of it.
9.15
Elena Rey kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Bilic. Dennis Bilic plays a perfect one-two with Benoit Tourenne and rushes in on goal... Dennis Bilic shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Zisi Andriopoulos.
12.27
Florin Arcos passes the ball forward to Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Zisi Andriopoulos manages to gather it comfortably.
14.15
Robert Cort clumsily knocks into Lampros Pappas. Robert Cort is given a warning by the referee! Lampros Pappas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.23
Ugo Carter threads the ball through to Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow John Hendry manages to keep it out.
24.25
Lucian Buscan passes the ball forward to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
26.16
Anthony Rukavina makes a simple pass to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
27.51
0-0Nelson Ferrari threads the ball through to John Coquelet. John Coquelet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Laslandes but he's offside!
28.42
Oleksandr Lytovchenko threads the ball through to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes knocks in a cross ball towards Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John Hendry manages to gather it comfortably.
32.29
0-0Florin Arcos makes a probing pass to Dennis Bilic. Dennis Bilic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Modeste Milla.
42.54
Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a simple pass to John Coquelet. John Coquelet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Clermont kick off!
48.44
Florin Arcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Sullivan. Scott Sullivan shoots from distance but it is miles over!
57.46
Regis Grun knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a beautiful solo run. Oleksandr Lytovchenko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfons Van Den Brom.
59.03
Nelson Ferrari brings the ball forward. Nelson Ferrari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
60.16
Regis Grun kicks a strong pass forward to Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Coquelet. John Coquelet knocks in a cross ball towards Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by John Hendry!
61.03
Robert Cort makes a probing pass to Elena Rey. Elena Rey makes a simple pass to Dennis Bilic. Dennis Bilic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regis Grun.
63.00
Oleksandr Lytovchenko advances with the ball. Oleksandr Lytovchenko knocks in a cross ball towards Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.46
Modeste Milla kicks a strong pass forward to Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko passes the ball forward to John Coquelet. John Coquelet knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by John Hendry!
73.30
John Coquelet barges into Yoshito Yamaguchi. John Coquelet is given a warning by the referee! Yoshito Yamaguchi runs off the knock.
75.37
Lucian Buscan surges forward with the ball. Lucian Buscan shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
81.11
1-0Ugo Carter decides to run forward with the ball. Ugo Carter threads the ball through to John Coquelet. John Coquelet finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.59
Anthony Rukavina threads the ball through to John Coquelet. John Coquelet tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.32
Nelson Ferrari makes a simple pass to John Coquelet. John Coquelet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.03
Ugo Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko knocks the ball forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes lofts in a cross ball towards Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.8%
31.2%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%
Scorers