Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 19,491 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Metz get the match underway!
3.02
0-0Adolfo Peiro threads the ball through to Matt Glass. Matt Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.30
0-0Alain Soro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Alain Kroupi-Zahi manages to gather it comfortably.
6.39
Diego González makes a probing pass to Michael Bosnich. Michael Bosnich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh shoots from 25 yards but Zisi Andriopoulos is on top of it.
9.21
0-0Modeste Milla knocks the ball forward to Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari chips the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.01
0-0Matt Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Gerard Capron. Gerard Capron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Taffarel but the linesman indicates offside!
12.27
Alain Soro flicks the ball to his team mate, Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jesper Nygaard.
14.04
Diego González flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Glass. Matt Glass makes a probing pass to Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.49
0-1Nelson Ferrari flicks the ball to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Alain Kroupi-Zahi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.14
Kubilay Bulent brings the ball forward. Kubilay Bulent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.12
Pascal Claessens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel lofts in a cross ball towards Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.12
Regis Grun threads the ball through to Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan chips the ball to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.47
Nelson Ferrari makes a simple pass to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.28
Alain Soro passes the ball forward to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Peiro.
42.45
Michael Bosnich flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Capron. Gerard Capron heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.22
Alain Soro kicks a strong pass forward to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara lofts in a cross ball towards Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Alain Kroupi-Zahi had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the second half underway!
47.03
Alain Soro kicks a strong pass forward to Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.09
Pascal Claessens knocks the ball forward to Gerard Capron. Gerard Capron sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.05
Cristian Rodríguez decides to run forward with the ball. Cristian Rodríguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
55.53
Matt Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zisi Andriopoulos who gathers it comfortably.
59.24
Matt Glass surges forward with the ball. Matt Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Capron. Gerard Capron heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.19
Nelson Ferrari knocks the ball to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara threads the ball through to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alain Kroupi-Zahi!
69.20
Pascal Claessens sees a break and surges forward. Pascal Claessens knocks in a cross ball towards Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.35
Michael Bosnich knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel whips in a cross ball towards Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
79.05
Modeste Milla knocks the ball forward to Alain Soro. Alain Soro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alain Kroupi-Zahi who gathers it comfortably.
81.46
Adolfo Peiro advances with the ball. Adolfo Peiro decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Zisi Andriopoulos.
83.25
Modeste Milla passes the ball forward to Alain Soro. Alain Soro threads the ball through to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas knocks in a cross ball towards Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.43
Regis Grun makes a simple pass to Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas plays a perfect one-two with Yazid Deschamps and rushes in on goal... Lampros Pappas takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Alain Kroupi-Zahi had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
30.8%
44.9%
24.4%
Scorers
| Gerard Capron 49, 59 | Augustine Okpara 18 Lampros Pappas 44, 87 Yazid Deschamps 83 |