Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 19,750 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Stade Lavallois kick off the first half!
2.56
Stefan Quaglia sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Quaglia goes all the way! Stefan Quaglia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.35
Stefan Quaglia comes in with a late challenge on Marques Pereira Cool. The referee calls over Stefan Quaglia and shows him a yellow card! Marques Pereira Cool runs off the knock.
8.21
Johan Meriem catches Toni Boghossian on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Toni Boghossian runs off the knock.
9.13
Stade Lavallois are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
16.42
Marques Pereira Cool passes the ball forward to Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.28
Stefan Quaglia makes a simple pass to Garry Gough. Garry Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Djamel Roudet. Djamel Roudet shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Guillermo Cantona easily smothers it!
21.20
FC Metz are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
26.54
Jose Javier Vila knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Iglesias. Alejandro Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Roy who gathers it comfortably.
27.47
Stefan Quaglia clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Vila. Stefan Quaglia is warned by the referee! Jose Javier Vila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.14
José Lucero flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Quaglia. Stefan Quaglia threads the ball through to Albert Leon. Albert Leon whips in a cross ball towards Garry Gough. Garry Gough is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Guillermo Cantona easily smothers it.
30.57
Stade Lavallois are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
36.19
Serge Capiaux flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Leon. Albert Leon whips in a cross ball towards Garry Gough. Garry Gough powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.23
Serge Capiaux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djamel Roudet. Djamel Roudet knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Leon. Albert Leon powers a header at goal. Albert Leon scores for Stade Lavallois!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
FC Metz start the second half!
48.35
Marques Pereira Cool sees a break and surges forward. Marques Pereira Cool whips in a cross ball towards Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Johan Meriem!
53.03
Stade Lavallois are easily keeping FC Metz at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
59.45
Gregory Michel flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Quaglia. Stefan Quaglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Leon. Albert Leon goes all the way! Albert Leon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.30
Serge Capiaux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Gough. Garry Gough plays a perfect one-two with Albert Leon and rushes in on goal... Garry Gough rockets a shot on goal. Guillermo Cantona is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.28
Zerbini Lamacchi knocks the ball forward to Garry Gough. Garry Gough threads the ball through to Albert Leon but he's offside!
79.05
Stefan Quaglia threads the ball through to Albert Leon. Albert Leon goes all the way! Albert Leon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Guillermo Cantona has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.40
Jose Javier Vila knocks the ball forward to Johan Meriem. Johan Meriem plays a perfect one-two with Alejandro Iglesias and rushes in on goal... Johan Meriem makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Albert Leon of Stade Lavallois
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49%
51%
Play Area
17.6%
52.9%
29.4%

Scorers