Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to AS Monaco. A crowd of 20,459 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Savigny.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Savigny.
0.00
AS Monaco get the match underway!
3.29
Bakary Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Bellamy collects the pass. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Landais who gathers it comfortably.
9.18
Bakary Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Cabrol. With a superhuman jump, Jimmy Cabrol connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jimmy Cabrol!
14.51
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomislav Bergkamp who gathers it comfortably.
18.27
Jimmy Cabrol threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.32
Marc Heurlié flicks a high ball forward to Matt James who takes it down. Matt James plays a quick one-two with Kwami Porato and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Matt James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.48
Marc Heurlié flicks the ball to his team mate, Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte hits a low pass to Carl Danic. Carl Danic finds some space and shoots from distance but Tomislav Bergkamp is on top of it.
26.59
Dirk Nok makes a probing pass to Graham Peckham. Without breaking stride, Graham Peckham plays the ball forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy advances inside the box! Garba Nwakire catches Aaron Bellamy on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
32.37
Marc Heurlié flicks a high pass forward. Carl Danic collects the pass. Carl Danic whips in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Tomislav Bergkamp!
38.09
Marc Heurlié controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Tomislav Bergkamp. Excellent save.
39.43
Graham Peckham sees Bakary Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Scheffler shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Gerard Landais manages to gather it.
45.00
Garba Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Izzet collects the pass. Muzzy Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Kwami Porato controls it well on his chest. Kwami Porato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomislav Bergkamp who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Metz kick off and get the second half underway!
48.29
Fabian N. Giampà flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès who takes it down. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard Landais who gathers it comfortably.
55.43
Carl Danic knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato makes a deft header but somehow Tomislav Bergkamp manages to keep it out.
61.28
Dirk Nok flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Cabrol who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Cabrol threads the ball through to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Bakary Scheffler plays the ball forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gerard Landais is on top of it.
65.25
Garba Nwakire flicks a high pass forward to Marc Heurlié who brings the ball under control. Marc Heurlié flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Izzet collects the pass. Muzzy Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
66.51
Dominic Burley flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Bakary Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Garba Nwakire barges into Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
69.55
Garba Nwakire chips the ball to his team mate, Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Gascoigne.
71.02
Graham Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Cabrol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Cabrol shoots from long range but somehow Gerard Landais manages to keep it out.
77.12
AS Monaco have made 3 substitutions with Barket Karembeu replacing Garba Nwakire, Matthieu Malicki replacing Matt James and Jerome Barckay replacing Kwami Porato .
78.18
Muzzy Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Sherif Dadi. Muzzy Izzet is given a warning by the referee! Sherif Dadi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.50
Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà collects the pass. Fabian N. Giampà whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès heads the ball goalwards. Gerard Landais punches it away to safety.
85.09
Carl Danic knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthieu Malicki. Matthieu Malicki changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matthieu Malicki lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Tomislav Bergkamp. Excellent save.
87.23
Claude Leclercq makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Danic. Carl Danic sees Muzzy Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Muzzy Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Graham Peckham pushes mid-way up the pitch. Graham Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès makes a deft header but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
28.6%
41.6%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt James of AS Monaco |
Match Ratings
1. | Tomislav Bergkamp (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Dirk Nok (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Sherif Dadi (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Peter Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Dominic Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Graham Peckham (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Jimmy Cabrol (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | Bakary Scheffler (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Fabian N. Giampà (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Guillaume Jaurès (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Aaron Bellamy (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Fabien Burle (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Mickael Jacquesson (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Stephen Morrison (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Gerard Landais (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Claude Leclercq (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Abdelmalek Ciechelsi (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Garba Nwakire (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Dianboto Vilatte (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Marc Heurlié (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Carl Danic (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Matt James (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
9. | Kwami Porato (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Muzzy Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Carlos Dailly (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Barket Karembeu (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Matthieu Malicki (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Jerome Barckay (ATT) | 6 |