Match Report
| FC Metz | FC Metz |  |  | Bastia | Bastia | ||||||||||||||||
| Olus Kotas | Olus Kotas | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Zisi Andriopoulos | Z. Andriopoulos |  | 83 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Darius Mckay | D. Mckay | |||||||||
| Ugo Carter | U. Carter | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Adnan Chiba | A. Chiba | |||||||||
| Cristian Rodríguez | C. Rodríguez |  | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Wladimiro Chiesa | W. Chiesa | |||||||||
| Regis Grun | R. Grun |  | 76 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 |  | John Niven | J. Niven | |||||||||
| Nelson Ferrari | N. Ferrari |  | 66 | M | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Ousmane Gava | O. Gava | |||||||||
| Kubilay Bulent | K. Bulent |  | 85 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Jason Brouard | J. Brouard | |||||||||
| Alain Soro | A. Soro |  | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 |  | Daan Luijpers | D. Luijpers | |||||||||
| Anthony Rukavina | A. Rukavina |  | 78 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 |  | Jaime Varela | J. Varela | |||||||||
| Cedric Laslandes | C. Laslandes | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 |  | Gabi Negura | G. Negura | |||||||||
| Yazid Deschamps | Y. Deschamps | | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Billy Glass | B. Glass | |||||||||
| Augustine Okpara | A. Okpara |  | 79 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Kwami Bourdeau | K. Bourdeau | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Bastia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bastia get the match underway!
6.42
0-0Nelson Ferrari chips the ball to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Darius Mckay.
8.52
Cristian Rodríguez sees space and advances. Cristian Rodríguez passes the ball forward to Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps goes all the way! Yazid Deschamps takes a shot at goal but somehow Darius Mckay manages to keep it out.
14.50
0-0Daan Luijpers barges into Alain Soro. Daan Luijpers is shown the yellow card! Alain Soro runs off the knock.
15.08
0-0Kubilay Bulent sees a break and surges forward. Kubilay Bulent controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.47
Alain Soro chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
20.48
Jaime Varela takes it forward alone. Jaime Varela whips in a cross ball towards Billy Glass. Billy Glass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
22.15
0-1Jason Brouard knocks the ball forward to Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Glass. Billy Glass powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.23
0-1Alain Soro barges into Jason Brouard. The referee calls over Alain Soro and warns him to calm down! Jason Brouard grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.36
0-1Jaime Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zisi Andriopoulos who gathers it comfortably.
30.19
Alain Soro passes the ball forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Darius Mckay manages to gather it comfortably.
34.22
Regis Grun makes a simple pass to Alain Soro. Alain Soro knocks the ball forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.23
0-1Cedric Laslandes hacks John Niven from behind! The referee calls over Cedric Laslandes and warns him to calm down! John Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.26
Anthony Rukavina knocks the ball forward to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from distance but somehow Darius Mckay manages to keep it out.
42.22
Regis Grun knocks the ball forward to Alain Soro. Alain Soro threads the ball through to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara threads the ball through to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.49
Regis Grun knocks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Bulent. Kubilay Bulent deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Darius Mckay is on top of it.
45.00
0-1FC Metz are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Metz kick off the second half!
48.11
Jaime Varela makes a probing pass to Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura knocks in a cross ball towards Kwami Bourdeau. Kwami Bourdeau is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.46
Ugo Carter comes in with a late challenge on Billy Glass. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Glass runs off the knock.
59.26
Kwami Bourdeau barges into Ugo Carter. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.09
Alain Soro threads the ball through to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.32
Alain Soro knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.48
Anthony Rukavina chips the ball to his team mate, Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.36
Daan Luijpers makes a probing pass to Billy Glass. Billy Glass tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Zisi Andriopoulos manages to keep it out.
79.45
Anthony Rukavina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.32
Alain Soro knocks the ball forward to Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.32
Ousmane Gava advances with the ball. Ousmane Gava knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Negura. Gabi Negura controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.14
Wladimiro Chiesa hoofs the ball up the pitch. Gabi Negura lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Glass. Billy Glass directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
24.7%
46.8%
28.6%
Scorers
| Billy Glass 22 |