Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 18,862 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Arnauld Lempereur.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Arnauld Lempereur.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off the first half!
2.10
0-0Jimmy Cabrol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà shoots from 20 yards. Albert Ortiz gets down and covers it.
4.50
Jimmy Cabrol knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà edges inside the box! Fabian N. Giampà tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Albert Ortiz manages to gather it effortlessly.
10.25
0-1Daniel Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Don White controls it well on his chest. Don White lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Dominguez. Daniel Dominguez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.01
Daniel Dominguez makes a probing pass to Don White. Don White hits a low pass to Teddy Pierre-Fanfan. Teddy Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Tomislav Bergkamp had no chance!! Goal for FC Nantes!
22.16
0-2Wayne Rankin darts forward. Wayne Rankin sees Gianpaolo Marangon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianpaolo Marangon whips in a cross ball towards Don White. Don White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.57
Jimmy Cabrol picks a pass forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà tries a spectacular long range effort but Albert Ortiz is on top of it.
34.50
Dirk Nok passes the ball forward to Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Bellamy collects the pass. Aaron Bellamy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
36.21
0-2Sherif Dadi knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Scheffler. With some swift thinking, Bakary Scheffler plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.32
Daniel Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don White. Don White whips in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Catherine. Oswaldo Catherine connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.50
Jimmy Cabrol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.47
Peter Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol passes the ball forward to Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Sherif Dadi plays the ball forward to Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don White.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Nantes kick off and get the second half underway!
47.50
Sherif Dadi makes a probing pass to Peter Gascoigne. Peter Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Jaurès controls it well on his chest. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fabian N. Giampà!
54.27
Stephen Morrison hits a low pass to Peter Gascoigne. Peter Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Giampà shoots from distance but it flies wide!
55.21
Graham Peckham plays the ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Albert Ortiz. Excellent save.
57.07
Daniel Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.49
Jimmy Cabrol makes a beautiful solo run. Jimmy Cabrol tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Albert Ortiz had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
71.01
Stephen Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Peckham. With great vision, Graham Peckham plays the ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.40
Don White flicks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Robin. Edwin Robin threads a neat ball through to Don White. Don White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.05
Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà who takes it down. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.37
Peter Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Albert Ortiz had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
87.39
Daniel Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Marangon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianpaolo Marangon shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
89.10
Bakary Scheffler sees a break and surges forward. Bakary Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Showing composure, Jimmy Cabrol laces a through ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Gascoigne.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
24%
41.3%
34.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabian N. Giampà of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tomislav Bergkamp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dirk Nok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sherif Dadi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bakary Scheffler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jimmy Cabrol (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Graham Peckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fabian N. Giampà (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Guillaume Jaurès (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron Bellamy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabien Burle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mickael Jacquesson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Burley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albert Ortiz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kelvin Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wayne Rankin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edwin Robin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don White (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Daniel Dominguez (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Gianpaolo Marangon (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Gary Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Teddy Pierre-Fanfan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oswaldo Catherine (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Noel Brand (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | J-David Cloarec (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adel Née (ATT) | 0 | |