Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play RBC Roosendaal in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,835 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RBC Roosendaal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0RBC Roosendaal kick off and get the first half underway!
6.54
0-0Aaron Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Fabien Burle who brings the ball under control. Fabien Burle shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
18.57
0-0Eddie King threads the ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà makes a deft header but Giulliano Dos Santos is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
21.20
0-0Leon van der Linden hits a low pass to Stefan Splinter. Stefan Splinter lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchell Ooijer. Bakary Scheffler catches Mitchell Ooijer on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
27.55
Bram Van Wanrooy decides to run forward with the ball. Bram Van Wanrooy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.39
Leon van der Linden threads a neat ball through to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.07
0-0Rafael Hamers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Splinter. Stefan Splinter makes a simple pass to Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.46
Gaku Yamaguchi threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Giulliano Dos Santos!
33.46
1-0Alec Cleland threads the ball through to Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. With a superhuman jump, Aaron Bellamy connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giulliano Dos Santos with no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
36.44
Rafael Hamers sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Hamers flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.30
Duarte Jardim decides to run forward with the ball. Duarte Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomislav Bergkamp with no chance!! Goal for RBC Roosendaal! That brings them level!
42.35
1-1Bakary Scheffler hacks Bram Van Wanrooy from behind! The referee calls over Bakary Scheffler and shows him a yellow card! Bram Van Wanrooy runs off the knock.
44.38
Hugo Valente hits a low pass to Peter Gascoigne. Peter Gascoigne sees Fabien Burle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabien Burle whips in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. With a superhuman jump, Alec Cleland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. RBC Roosendaal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
47.38
Mitchell Ooijer flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Tomislav Bergkamp. Excellent save.
48.14
Bram Van Wanrooy makes a probing pass to Rafael Hamers. Rafael Hamers passes the ball forward to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tomislav Bergkamp!
49.30
Sabri Pedron controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Gascoigne.
51.34
2-1Hugo Valente sees Aaron Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.08
Stefan Splinter knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer threads the ball through into the box. Anton Meidt tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Tomislav Bergkamp had no chance!! Goal for RBC Roosendaal!
57.49
Rafael Hamers sees Leon van der Linden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon van der Linden passes the ball forward to Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
60.25
2-2FC Metz have made a substitution with Guillaume Jaurès replacing Alec Cleland and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.31
Eddie King threads a neat ball through to Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fabian N. Giampà!
73.55
Bram Van Wanrooy makes a probing pass to Stefan Splinter. Stefan Splinter takes it forward alone. Stefan Splinter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.47
3-2Bakary Scheffler hacks Leon van der Linden from behind! The referee warns Bakary Scheffler to calm down! Leon van der Linden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.43
Leon van der Linden makes a simple pass to Stefan Splinter. Stefan Splinter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
78.21
With some swift thinking, Leon van der Linden plays the ball forward to Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tomislav Bergkamp!
83.46
Bram Van Wanrooy kicks a strong pass forward to Hennie Zimmerman. Hennie Zimmerman threads a neat ball through to Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
84.30
Eddie King makes a probing pass to Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler passes the ball forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Giulliano Dos Santos.
85.13
It's a corner kick. Eddie King loops the ball over to the far post. Giulliano Dos Santos drops low and scoops up the ball.
87.41
Hugo Valente passes the ball forward to Eddie King. Eddie King flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Scheffler collects the pass. Bakary Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Giulliano Dos Santos.
88.14
3-2It's a corner kick. Hugo Valente kicks a low ball out wide. Fabian N. Giampà strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
89.15
Rafael Hamers threads a neat ball through to Stefan Splinter. With vision, Stefan Splinter laces a through ball forward to Duarte Jardim. Duarte Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Rob Hermans. Rob Hermans rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.3%
65.7%
Play Area
31.4%
42.9%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabien Burle of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tomislav Bergkamp (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Dirk Nok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gaku Yamaguchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bakary Scheffler (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Eddie King (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Cleland (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Fabian N. Giampà (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Fabien Burle (ATT) | 9 | |
| 11. | Aaron Bellamy (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Guillaume Jaurès (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jimmy Cabrol (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Burley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Giulliano Dos Santos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rafael Hamers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Hennie Zimmerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bram Van Wanrooy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anton Meidt (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Stefan Splinter (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon van der Linden (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sabri Pedron (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mitchell Ooijer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rob Hermans (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Duarte Jardim (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Frits Zegers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Delano de Graaf (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bjšrn Lurling (DEF) | 0 | |