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 18,781 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the match!
3.14
0-0Youl Ramond kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun shoots from 20 yards but somehow Leonardo Rodriguez manages to keep it out.
4.41
0-0Arnauld Assou barges into Youl Ramond. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youl Ramond grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.40
0-0Youl Ramond kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen.
14.10
0-0Youl Ramond flicks the ball to his team mate, Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.11
0-0Mansour Chabbert flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Caillet. Guillaume Caillet flicks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly passes the ball forward but Tomas Breda is offside!
18.39
Pierre-Yves Arribagé brings the ball forward. Pierre-Yves Arribagé lofts in a cross ball towards Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.36
Graham Vernazza passes the ball forward to Marques Pereira Cool. Marques Pereira Cool threads the ball through to Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.47
Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen makes a probing pass to Pierre-Yves Arribagé. Pierre-Yves Arribagé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.14
Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Arribagé. Pierre-Yves Arribagé passes the ball forward to Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.44
0-0Paris Saint-Germain are easily keeping FC Metz at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
32.49
Arnauld Assou kicks a strong pass forward to Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly goes all the way! Brahim Giuly tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.58
Abdeliah Agathe chips the ball to his team mate, Youl Ramond. Youl Ramond threads the ball through to Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.18
FC Metz are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.14
Youl Ramond chips the ball to his team mate, Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.58
Guillaume Caillet chips the ball to his team mate, Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Suarez. Alfredo Suarez flicks the ball with his head but somehow Martin Deroin manages to keep it out.
40.17
Marques Pereira Cool makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off the second half!
47.14
Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen makes a simple pass to Vincent Pelé. Vincent Pelé threads the ball through to Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
51.46
Arnauld Assou knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda plays a perfect one-two with Brahim Giuly and rushes in on goal... Tomas Breda shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.39
Youl Ramond chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.04
Arnauld Assou flicks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Martin Deroin easily smothers it.
66.44
Graham Vernazza threads the ball through to Youl Ramond. Youl Ramond makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.42
Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen makes a probing pass to Pierre-Yves Arribagé. Pierre-Yves Arribagé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda plays a perfect one-two with Alfredo Suarez and rushes in on goal... Tomas Breda takes a shot at goal but Martin Deroin is on top of it.
81.45
Arnauld Assou threads the ball through to Brahim Giuly. Brahim Giuly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kubilay Sükür.
85.56
Arnauld Assou threads the ball through to Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Martin Deroin!
87.09
Graham Vernazza threads the ball through to Marques Pereira Cool. Marques Pereira Cool threads the ball through to Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
89.55
Marques Pereira Cool passes the ball forward to Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem goes all the way! Johan Meriem cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Leonardo Rodriguez easily smothers it.
90.00
Jón Kristinn Thoroddsen knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Arribagé. Pierre-Yves Arribagé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Breda. Tomas Breda goes all the way! Tomas Breda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Martin Deroin manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
24.4%
44.2%
31.4%