Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 15,161 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Angers SCO appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Angers SCO start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.08
0-0Stefano Santoni chips the ball to his team mate, Cyrille Sekli. Cyrille Sekli kicks a strong pass forward to Mickael Frapolli. Mickael Frapolli shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.53
0-0Bertrand Bradja hacks Thierry Sahnoun from behind! Bertrand Bradja is warned by the referee! Thierry Sahnoun hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.36
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.59
Manuel Adu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cyrille Sekli. Cyrille Sekli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mickael Frapolli. Mickael Frapolli lofts in a cross ball towards Teemu Montanier. Teemu Montanier is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
33.36
0-0Youl Ramond knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Meriem but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.33
0-0Marques Pereira Cool chips the ball to his team mate, Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jean-Marie Mezriche manages to gather it comfortably.
44.30
Graham Vernazza barges into Roberto Semedo. The referee calls over Graham Vernazza and warns him to calm down! Roberto Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Cyrille Sekli flicks the ball to his team mate, Mickael Frapolli. Mickael Frapolli makes a probing pass to Teemu Montanier but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
53.21
Roberto Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Vila. Jose Javier Vila flicks the ball to his team mate, Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jean-Marie Mezriche.
55.21
0-0Manuel Adu comes in with a late challenge on Johan Meriem. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Johan Meriem grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.55
Luis-Clemente Coulot makes a simple pass to Youl Ramond. Youl Ramond controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jean-Marie Mezriche easily picks it out of the air!
60.59
Roberto Semedo knocks the ball forward to Mickael Frapolli. Mickael Frapolli tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Martin Deroin!
66.51
Youl Ramond knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.45
Roberto Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teemu Montanier. Teemu Montanier shoots from outside the area but somehow Martin Deroin manages to keep it out.
71.38
Jean-No‘l Chimbonda advances with the ball. Jean-No‘l Chimbonda whips in a cross ball towards Teemu Montanier. Teemu Montanier powers a header at goal but Martin Deroin is on top of it.
84.22
Youl Ramond passes the ball forward to Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.13
0-0Roberto Semedo passes the ball forward to Mickael Frapolli. Mickael Frapolli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Deroin who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
27.1%
48.6%
24.3%