Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Roazhon Park where Stade Rennais play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 19,783 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Stade Rennais are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Stade Rennais kick off and get the first half underway!
3.03
0-0Chritophe Gouaméné threads the ball through to Lucien Abidal. Lucien Abidal shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
20.30
0-0Franck Kelban passes the ball forward to Chritophe Gouaméné. Chritophe Gouaméné chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Abidal. Lucien Abidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regis Grun.
24.38
0-0Ronald Bréchet takes it forward alone. Ronald Bréchet knocks the ball forward to Lucien Abidal but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.10
0-0Modeste Milla makes a probing pass to Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jonathan Douchez is on top of it.
28.19
Nelson Ferrari passes the ball forward to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.24
Chritophe Gouaméné deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ousmane Granger. Ousmane Granger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zisi Andriopoulos who gathers it comfortably.
33.18
Franck Kelban threads the ball through to Fabio Benussi. Fabio Benussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ousmane Granger. Ousmane Granger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Regis Grun.
34.57
Tim Owen advances with the ball. Tim Owen makes a beautiful solo run. Tim Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zisi Andriopoulos who gathers it comfortably.
39.19
Cristian Rodríguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina kicks a strong pass forward to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas whips in a cross ball towards John Coquelet. John Coquelet heads the ball goalwards but somehow Jonathan Douchez manages to keep it out.
40.19
0-1Cristian Rodríguez makes a probing pass to Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina chips the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Jonathan Douchez had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
44.01
0-1Modeste Milla comes in with a late challenge on Lucien Abidal. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lucien Abidal runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
53.03
Chritophe Gouaméné controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Middleton. Colin Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Abidal. Lucien Abidal flicks the ball with his head. Lucien Abidal scores for Stade Rennais!!
59.27
Franck Kelban knocks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Gouaméné. Chritophe Gouaméné kicks a strong pass forward to Ousmane Granger. Ousmane Granger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zisi Andriopoulos who gathers it comfortably.
60.09
Cristian Rodríguez makes a simple pass to Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko threads the ball through to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.15
1-1Ousmane Granger catches Regis Grun in the face with his elbow. Ousmane Granger is shown the red card!! Regis Grun shakes off the knock.
65.41
Baldur Thorsteinsson clumsily knocks into Lampros Pappas. Baldur Thorsteinsson is shown the yellow card! Lampros Pappas runs off the knock.
71.10
1-1Nelson Ferrari barges into Chritophe Gouaméné. The referee calls over Nelson Ferrari and warns him to calm down! Chritophe Gouaméné runs off the knock.
75.36
Fabio Benussi knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Middleton. Colin Middleton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.36
Nelson Ferrari sees a break and surges forward. Nelson Ferrari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jonathan Douchez had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
84.54
Cristian Rodríguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes lofts in a cross ball towards Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.28
Modeste Milla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a probing pass to John Coquelet. John Coquelet shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
Nelson Ferrari flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
31.2%
40.3%
28.6%
Scorers
| Lucien Abidal 53 | Lampros Pappas 40, 85 Nelson Ferrari 77 |