Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Jean Bouin where Angers SCO play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 18,752 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Angers SCO are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Angers SCO are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Angers SCO get the match underway!
4.47
0-0Alain Soro hacks Reynald Smertin from behind! The referee calls over Alain Soro and warns him to calm down! Reynald Smertin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.47
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
6.49
0-1Lucian Buscan decides to run forward with the ball. Lucian Buscan plays a perfect one-two with Augustine Okpara and rushes in on goal... Lucian Buscan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Lucian Buscan scores for FC Metz!!
9.24
0-1Gary Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Camille Vanvynckt. Camille Vanvynckt threads the ball through to Zinedine Boisfer. Zinedine Boisfer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
10.28
0-1Matt Sullivan makes a simple pass to Zinedine Boisfer. Zinedine Boisfer shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Zisi Andriopoulos easily smothers it!
20.35
0-1Gary Dickov catches Alain Soro on the ankles. Gary Dickov is shown the yellow card! Alain Soro runs off the knock.
22.40
Lucian Buscan makes a simple pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes goes all the way! Cedric Laslandes shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Muller Espartero had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
27.47
0-2Cristian Rodríguez barges into Zinedine Boisfer. Cristian Rodríguez is warned by the referee! Zinedine Boisfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.21
Lucian Buscan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Muller Espartero easily smothers it!
30.46
Cristian Rodríguez chips the ball to his team mate, Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan kicks a strong pass forward to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from outside the area but Muller Espartero is on top of it.
38.21
Oleksandr Lytovchenko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yazid Deschamps. Yazid Deschamps finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Metz kick off the second half!
47.18
Modeste Milla makes a probing pass to Alain Soro. Alain Soro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.16
0-2Gary Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Camille Vanvynckt. Camille Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zisi Andriopoulos who gathers it comfortably.
54.35
Ugo Carter passes the ball forward to Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan threads the ball through to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.43
Lucian Buscan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.46
Damir Chabaud threads the ball through to Omer Scholes. Omer Scholes threads the ball through to Camille Vanvynckt. Camille Vanvynckt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Zisi Andriopoulos easily smothers it.
59.30
FC Metz are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Angers SCO's defence.
60.50
Manfa Lama sees space and advances. Manfa Lama makes a beautiful solo run. Manfa Lama sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.42
Ugo Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan makes a probing pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.28
Omer Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zinedine Boisfer. Zinedine Boisfer shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Zisi Andriopoulos.
69.30
Modeste Milla clumsily knocks into Camille Vanvynckt. Modeste Milla is given a warning by the referee! Camille Vanvynckt runs off the knock.
77.34
Modeste Milla flicks the ball to his team mate, Alain Soro. Alain Soro flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes knocks in a cross ball towards Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.12
Camille Vanvynckt clumsily knocks into Ugo Carter. Camille Vanvynckt is given a warning by the referee! Ugo Carter runs off the knock.
85.51
Modeste Milla chips the ball to his team mate, Oleksandr Lytovchenko. Oleksandr Lytovchenko makes a probing pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The man of the match was awarded to Lucian Buscan of FC Metz
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
30.4%
44.9%
24.6%
Scorers