Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 20,434 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.42
0-0Regis Grun controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kubilay Bulent. Kubilay Bulent kicks a strong pass forward to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks in a cross ball towards Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
9.06
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.42
Ugo Carter makes a simple pass to Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari threads the ball through to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas shoots from long range but it is miles over!
12.38
Paris Saint-Germain are easily keeping FC Metz at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
20.12
0-0Miguel Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, John Winter. John Winter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.24
0-1Alain Soro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas plays a perfect one-two with Augustine Okpara and rushes in on goal... Lampros Pappas tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.54
Victor Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Loko. Victor Loko chips the ball to his team mate, John Winter. John Winter shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.33
Victor Loko makes a probing pass to John Winter. John Winter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ugo Carter.
30.03
0-1Regis Grun hacks Fabrice Gaillot from behind! The referee calls over Regis Grun and warns him to calm down! Fabrice Gaillot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.11
0-1Ugo Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari makes a simple pass to Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Alfred Coly easily smothers it!
34.03
Regis Grun makes a probing pass to Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina advances with the ball. Anthony Rukavina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Orlando Mondragon.
38.45
Kubilay Bulent makes a probing pass to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Orlando Mondragon.
39.25
Ugo Carter brings the ball forward. Ugo Carter 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 connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.24
0-1Yves Granger comes in with a high challenge, catching Ugo Carter with his studs. The referee motions to Yves Granger to come over. It's a red card!! Ugo Carter carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.09
Alain Soro makes a probing pass to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Cristian Rodríguez knocks the ball forward to Alain Soro. Alain Soro advances with the ball. Alain Soro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Paris Saint-Germain kicking off!
55.04
Ugo Carter makes a probing pass to Alain Soro. Alain Soro advances with the ball. Alain Soro goes all the way! Alain Soro tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.48
Adnan Diop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Soufiane Mathis. Soufiane Mathis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Gaillot. Fabrice Gaillot shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.56
Regis Grun makes a probing pass to Alain Soro. Alain Soro makes a simple pass to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara knocks in a cross ball towards Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Alfred Coly.
67.53
Regis Grun makes a beautiful solo run. Regis Grun knocks the ball to his team mate, Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Yazid Deschamps!
72.50
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.41
Anthony Rukavina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks the ball to his team mate, Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.11
Kubilay Bulent threads the ball through to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.39
Regis Grun sees space and advances. Regis Grun controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps whips in a cross ball towards Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alfred Coly!
90.00
Ugo Carter passes the ball forward to Alain Soro. Alain Soro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara whips in a cross ball towards Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
0
8
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
29.6%
70.4%
Play Area
35.2%
39.4%
25.4%
Scorers
| Lampros Pappas 22 Alain Soro 55 Yazid Deschamps 68, 73, 90 |