Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
2.30
0-0Matthieu Ferron kicks a strong pass forward to Domenico Le Lan. Domenico Le Lan finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Zisi Andriopoulos manages to gather it comfortably.
3.03
0-0Mickael Gope-Fenepej barges into Augustine Okpara. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Augustine Okpara stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.07
0-1Nelson Ferrari knocks the ball forward to John Coquelet. John Coquelet knocks in a cross ball towards Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.03
Anthony Rukavina makes a probing pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes knocks in a cross ball towards John Coquelet. John Coquelet powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.24
Regis Grun kicks a strong pass forward to Kubilay Bulent. Kubilay Bulent passes the ball forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes finds some space and shoots from distance but Danijel Bastien is on top of it.
15.29
Youssouf Papin chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Rémy. Patrick Rémy whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Zisi Andriopoulos.
16.24
0-2Youssouf Papin hacks Nelson Ferrari from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nelson Ferrari carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.33
Rafael Barros advances with the ball. Rafael Barros makes a probing pass to Domenico Le Lan. Domenico Le Lan lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Zisi Andriopoulos had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
24.06
1-2Matthieu Ferron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Domenico Le Lan. Domenico Le Lan finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.23
Nelson Ferrari flicks the ball to his team mate, John Coquelet. John Coquelet plays a perfect one-two with Augustine Okpara and rushes in on goal... John Coquelet shows great control and tries a shot on goal. John Coquelet scores for FC Metz!!
33.27
1-3Matthieu Ferron barges into Lucian Buscan. Matthieu Ferron is given a warning by the referee! Lucian Buscan runs off the knock.
34.00
1-3Kubilay Bulent makes a probing pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabio Guel.
38.17
Cristian Rodríguez passes the ball forward to Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara passes the ball forward to John Coquelet. John Coquelet rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Metz kick off the second half!
48.40
Anthony Rukavina chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Danijel Bastien is on top of it.
55.01
Ugo Carter threads the ball through to Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari passes the ball forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.34
Regis Grun makes a simple pass to Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Coquelet. John Coquelet tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
59.10
Ugo Carter takes it forward alone. Ugo Carter threads the ball through to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara plays a perfect one-two with Cedric Laslandes and rushes in on goal... Augustine Okpara makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.00
Lucian Buscan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.49
Kubilay Bulent passes the ball forward to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.40
Lucio Acosta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Domenico Le Lan. Domenico Le Lan plays a perfect one-two with Patrick Rémy and rushes in on goal... Domenico Le Lan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.03
Cristian Rodríguez knocks the ball forward to Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan sees a break and surges forward. Lucian Buscan shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Danijel Bastien easily smothers it!
84.17
Lucian Buscan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Danijel Bastien.
85.39
Kubilay Bulent makes a beautiful solo run. Kubilay Bulent whips in a cross ball towards Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.33
Kubilay Bulent knocks the ball forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Danijel Bastien.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30%
70%
Play Area
30%
47.1%
22.9%
Scorers
| Alberto Ferreira 20 | Augustine Okpara 4, 85 John Coquelet 9, 30 |