Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 19,400 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Savigny.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Savigny.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off!
2.58
0-0Bakary Scheffler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bakary Scheffler shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
3.07
0-1Bakary Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Cabrol controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Cabrol lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gianfranco Bertarelli had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
8.58
Robert Coppinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremie Gourvennec. Jeremie Gourvennec flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
10.20
0-1Amine Bouyoucef makes a probing pass to Tobias Kurth. Tobias Kurth sees Gregorio Kiko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Kiko finds some space and shoots from distance. Tomislav Bergkamp gets down and covers it.
14.27
Jeremie Gourvennec makes a simple pass to Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomislav Bergkamp with no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
18.44
Bakary Scheffler flicks a high ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà who takes it down. Fabian N. Giampà shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.32
1-1Andy Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Robert Coppinger who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Robert Coppinger plays the ball forward to Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach advances inside the box! Oliver Gerlach strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Dominic Burley.
23.30
1-1It's a corner kick. Tobias Kurth loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Fabian N. Giampà reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.54
1-1Guillaume Jaurès hacks Amine Bouyoucef from behind! The referee brings Guillaume Jaurès to one side and gives him a warning! Amine Bouyoucef stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.34
1-1Jeremie Gourvennec makes a probing pass to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.00
Jeremie Gourvennec flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Suarez who takes it down. Pedro Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.39
Peter Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.28
Bakary Scheffler kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy plays a one-two with Jimmy Cabrol and rushes in on goal... Aaron Bellamy looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Gianfranco Bertarelli. Excellent save.
34.55
Bakary Scheffler passes the ball forward to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
36.27
Fabian N. Giampà kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hamilton Segura.
40.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Amine Bouyoucef plays the ball forward to Hamilton Segura. Hamilton Segura flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Kiko. Gregorio Kiko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tomislav Bergkamp!
42.49
Andy Elliott makes a probing pass to Jeremie Gourvennec. Jeremie Gourvennec sees Oliver Gerlach in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Gerlach shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Tomislav Bergkamp!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off the second half!
48.50
Tobias Kurth runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tobias Kurth skips past Sherif Dadi! Tobias Kurth comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Tomislav Bergkamp had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
53.41
Peter Gascoigne darts forward. Peter Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.04
Bakary Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Jaurès controls it well on his chest. Guillaume Jaurès lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Gianfranco Bertarelli.
57.07
Robert Coppinger flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Arellano collects the pass. Tomás Arellano threads a neat ball through to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez shoots from just inside the box. Tomislav Bergkamp gets down and covers it.
60.11
Bakary Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy rushes past Hamilton Segura! Aaron Bellamy strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Gianfranco Bertarelli manages to keep it out.
67.16
2-1Jimmy Cabrol threads a neat ball through to Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy advances inside the box! Jeremie Gourvennec barges into Aaron Bellamy. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
75.32
Peter Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Peter Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.30
2-1Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Bradley Cooney replacing Tomás Arellano .
78.39
Jeremie Gourvennec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Jeremie Gourvennec. Jeremie Gourvennec outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Tomislav Bergkamp. What a great pair of hands!
79.31
2-1Bakary Scheffler catches Robert Coppinger on the ankles. Bakary Scheffler is shown the yellow card! Robert Coppinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.16
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.41
Sherif Dadi catches Robert Coppinger on the ankles. Sherif Dadi is shown the yellow card! Robert Coppinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.31
Tobias Kurth threads a neat ball through to Robert Coppinger. Robert Coppinger flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Suarez collects the pass. Pedro Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Coppinger. Robert Coppinger makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.27
Jimmy Cabrol kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
31.1%
44.6%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aaron Bellamy of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianfranco Bertarelli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hamilton Segura (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Amine Bouyoucef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tobias Kurth (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Robert Coppinger (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Jeremie Gourvennec (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oliver Gerlach (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gregorio Kiko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tomás Arellano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Suarez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Kemal Clapham (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Carter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bradley Cooney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Tomislav Bergkamp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dirk Nok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sherif Dadi (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Peter Gascoigne (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dominic Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jimmy Cabrol (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bakary Scheffler (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Fabian N. Giampà (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Guillaume Jaurès (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron Bellamy (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fabien Burle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mickael Jacquesson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Morrison (DEF) | 0 | |