Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Amiens. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Amiens appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Amiens kick off!
2.29
1-0Anthony Rukavina makes a probing pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes makes a simple pass to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.22
Modeste Milla knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a probing pass to Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.08
2-0Anthony Rukavina makes a simple pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.04
2-0Mattia Guerra hacks Alain Soro from behind! The referee calls over Mattia Guerra and shows him a yellow card! Alain Soro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.28
Andre Sogliano kicks a strong pass forward to Wagneau Tafforeau. Wagneau Tafforeau kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Bos. Steven Bos rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.47
2-0Alain Soro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Fabio Biancalani easily smothers it!
33.18
Andre Sogliano flicks the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Tafforeau. Wagneau Tafforeau tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
34.15
2-0Marco Recorbet comes in with a late challenge on Alain Soro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alain Soro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Modeste Milla knocks the ball forward to Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko kicks a strong pass forward to Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz get the second half underway!
48.43
Ugo Carter makes a probing pass to Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina flicks the ball to his team mate, Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.38
3-0Anthony Rukavina flicks the ball to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.22
Johan Mathijssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Mattia Guerra. Mattia Guerra chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Bos. Steven Bos goes all the way! Steven Bos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
55.43
Alain Soro flicks the ball to his team mate, Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.46
Ugo Carter threads the ball through to Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johan Mathijssen.
60.35
Lucian Buscan makes a probing pass to Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.21
Modeste Milla passes the ball forward to Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina threads the ball through to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara whips in a cross ball towards Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.04
Johan Mathijssen makes a probing pass to Andre Sogliano. Andre Sogliano takes it forward alone. Andre Sogliano lofts in a cross ball towards Wagneau Tafforeau. Wagneau Tafforeau heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.48
Anthony Rukavina knocks the ball forward to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
69.05
Ugo Carter makes a simple pass to Alain Soro. Alain Soro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.46
Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a simple pass to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.40
Cristian Rodríguez knocks the ball forward to Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina makes a probing pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes knocks in a cross ball towards Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.11
Yazid Deschamps comes in with a late challenge on Johan Mathijssen. The referee calls over Yazid Deschamps and warns him to calm down! Johan Mathijssen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.20
Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a simple pass to Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Fabio Biancalani manages to keep it out.
87.53
Andre Sogliano chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Anelka. Jean Chr. Anelka shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
89.40
Andre Sogliano catches Oleksandr Lytovchenko on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oleksandr Lytovchenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
5-0Marco Recorbet clumsily knocks into Alain Soro. The referee calls over Marco Recorbet and warns him to calm down! Alain Soro runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
8
0
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
26.4%
46%
27.6%
Scorers
| Augustine Okpara 2 Yazid Deschamps 8, 48, 55, 79 |