Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Metz and Girondins de Bordeaux are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both FC Metz and Girondins de Bordeaux are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off and get the first half underway!
3.45
0-0Modeste Milla knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan passes the ball forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes goes all the way! Cedric Laslandes shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Marinus Zijm.
4.19
0-0Anthony Rukavina kicks a strong pass forward to John Coquelet. John Coquelet shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
8.31
0-0John Coquelet barges into Kevin Hopkin. John Coquelet is warned by the referee! Kevin Hopkin runs off the knock.
9.25
0-0Oleksandr Lytovchenko catches Tomas Simonsson on the ankles. Oleksandr Lytovchenko is shown the yellow card! Tomas Simonsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.27
Kevin Hopkin threads the ball through to Tomas Simonsson. Tomas Simonsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava goes all the way! Alexei Gava tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Zisi Andriopoulos!
20.48
Kevin Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Simonsson. Tomas Simonsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava knocks in a cross ball towards Vegard Bragstad. Vegard Bragstad directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Zisi Andriopoulos manages to keep it out.
21.12
0-0Dianboto Frey passes the ball forward to Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zisi Andriopoulos who gathers it comfortably.
22.25
Lucian Buscan kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.29
Cedric Laslandes comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Hässler. Cedric Laslandes is warned by the referee! Steffen Hässler runs off the knock.
28.57
Cristian Rodríguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Marinus Zijm.
36.28
Cristian Rodríguez comes in with a late challenge on Vegard Bragstad. Cristian Rodríguez is warned by the referee! Vegard Bragstad hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.40
Nelson Ferrari kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from long range but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Girondins de Bordeaux get the second half underway!
47.14
Regis Grun chips the ball to his team mate, Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a simple pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
48.19
Modeste Milla sees a break and surges forward. Modeste Milla threads the ball through to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
51.40
Regis Grun makes a probing pass to Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko surges forward with the ball. Oleksandr Lytovchenko knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes heads the ball goalwards. Marinus Zijm easily smothers it.
53.27
Lucian Buscan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas shoots from outside the area. Marinus Zijm easily smothers it.
57.37
Dianboto Frey threads the ball through to Vegard Bragstad. Vegard Bragstad goes all the way! Vegard Bragstad shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
59.26
Nelson Ferrari makes a simple pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes whips in a cross ball towards John Coquelet. John Coquelet heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.18
0-1Kevin Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Simonsson. Tomas Simonsson advances with the ball. Tomas Simonsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Zisi Andriopoulos had no chance!! Goal for Girondins de Bordeaux!
63.35
Lucian Buscan chips the ball to his team mate, John Coquelet. John Coquelet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.10
Miguael Assati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava plays a perfect one-two with Vegard Bragstad and rushes in on goal... Alexei Gava makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Zisi Andriopoulos is on top of it.
71.43
Tomas Simonsson sees a break and surges forward. Tomas Simonsson knocks in a cross ball towards Alexei Gava. Alexei Gava is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.04
Cristian Rodríguez kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari makes a simple pass to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas shoots from long range. Marinus Zijm easily smothers it.
73.29
Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a simple pass to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.31
Oleksandr Lytovchenko comes in with a late challenge on Miguael Assati. Oleksandr Lytovchenko is warned by the referee! Miguael Assati runs off the knock.
81.33
Nelson Ferrari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marinus Zijm manages to gather it comfortably.
83.37
Cristian Rodríguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas plays a perfect one-two with John Coquelet and rushes in on goal... Lampros Pappas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Marinus Zijm easily smothers it.
84.31
Vegard Bragstad hacks Regis Grun from behind! Vegard Bragstad is given a warning by the referee! Regis Grun hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.28
Nelson Ferrari flicks the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Marinus Zijm.
87.03
Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a simple pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes lofts in a cross ball towards John Coquelet. John Coquelet powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Lucian Buscan flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Marinus Zijm.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
11
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
24.7%
41.6%
33.7%
Scorers
| Alexei Gava 60 |