Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Gaston Petit where Chateauroux play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Chateauroux and FC Metz are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Chateauroux and FC Metz are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Chateauroux get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Regis Grun knocks the ball forward to Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari kicks a strong pass forward to John Coquelet. John Coquelet shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Kevin Dalglish!
3.24
1-0Bakary Augstein makes a simple pass to Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis lofts in a cross ball towards Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Zisi Andriopoulos had no chance!! Goal for Chateauroux!
8.02
1-0Oleksandr Lytovchenko knocks the ball forward to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
9.17
1-0John Coquelet catches Giancarlo Frezzolini on the ankles. The referee calls over John Coquelet and warns him to calm down! Giancarlo Frezzolini stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.29
Modeste Milla decides to run forward with the ball. Modeste Milla sees space and advances. Modeste Milla shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.32
Regis Grun decides to run forward with the ball. Regis Grun makes a simple pass to John Coquelet. John Coquelet shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
14.26
Bakary Augstein sees space and advances. Bakary Augstein finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.20
1-0FC Metz are easily keeping Chateauroux at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.31
1-0Regis Grun advances with the ball. Regis Grun makes a probing pass to John Coquelet. John Coquelet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
38.19
Anthony Rukavina makes a probing pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gian Matteo Toldo.
40.21
Regis Grun takes it forward alone. Regis Grun makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Giancarlo Frezzolini knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann plays a perfect one-two with Damien Chapuis and rushes in on goal... Roland Eggimann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
FC Metz start the second half!
49.23
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
53.56
Nelson Ferrari knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.27
Gian Matteo Toldo powers a long ball forward. Edouard Nafti shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Zisi Andriopoulos easily smothers it!
55.41
1-0Anthony Rukavina chips the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas passes the ball forward but John Coquelet is offside!
57.35
Gian Matteo Toldo clumsily knocks into Lampros Pappas. The referee calls over Gian Matteo Toldo and warns him to calm down! Lampros Pappas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.54
Edmundo Guardiola makes a probing pass to Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Chapuis. Damien Chapuis flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.42
Anthony Rukavina chips the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.09
Regis Grun knocks the ball forward to Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko threads the ball through to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas shoots from 20 yards but somehow Kevin Dalglish manages to keep it out.
66.20
Oleksandr Lytovchenko threads the ball through to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gian Matteo Toldo.
71.16
Edmundo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Roland Eggimann. Roland Eggimann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.52
Gian Matteo Toldo threads the ball through to Edmundo Guardiola. Edmundo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti shoots from long range but somehow Zisi Andriopoulos manages to keep it out.
73.33
Edmundo Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Edouard Nafti. Edouard Nafti finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Zisi Andriopoulos manages to gather it comfortably.
75.34
Cristian Rodríguez knocks the ball forward to Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari makes a simple pass to John Coquelet. John Coquelet shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.51
Nelson Ferrari makes a beautiful solo run. Nelson Ferrari shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
85.38
Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a simple pass to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Kevin Dalglish had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
89.53
Regis Grun chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas chips the ball to his team mate, John Coquelet. John Coquelet tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
32.6%
41.9%
25.6%
Scorers