Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 8,787 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Metz and FC Nantes are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both FC Metz and FC Nantes are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the match underway!
4.10
0-0Chritophe Talfournier makes a probing pass to Ronan Abdessadki. Ronan Abdessadki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jerome Delmotte. Jerome Delmotte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lauren Bisan-E. Guyot who gathers it comfortably.
6.14
0-0Craig Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edwin Hagard. Edwin Hagard shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Mamadou Coulibaly easily smothers it!
9.34
0-0Wilson Gomis kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Delmotte. Jerome Delmotte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.57
0-0Fernando Zitelli catches Ronan Abdessadki on the ankles. Fernando Zitelli is given a warning by the referee! Ronan Abdessadki runs off the knock.
14.30
Danijel Charpennet chips the ball to his team mate, Ronan Abdessadki. Ronan Abdessadki threads the ball through to Geoffrey Giublesi. Geoffrey Giublesi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.38
Marcello Luccin knocks the ball forward to Ronan Abdessadki. Ronan Abdessadki knocks the ball forward to Geoffrey Giublesi. Geoffrey Giublesi plays a perfect one-two with Jerome Delmotte and rushes in on goal... Geoffrey Giublesi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Lauren Bisan-E. Guyot manages to gather it comfortably.
30.45
0-0FC Nantes are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Metz's defence.
32.48
Lauren Bisan-E. Gagnier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffrey Giublesi. Geoffrey Giublesi goes all the way! Geoffrey Giublesi tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Lauren Bisan-E. Guyot manages to gather it comfortably.
33.04
Yves Doumenc comes in with a late challenge on Lauren Bisan-E. Gagnier. Yves Doumenc is warned by the referee! Lauren Bisan-E. Gagnier runs off the knock.
36.10
Ruddy Charvet decides to run forward with the ball. Ruddy Charvet shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.38
Fernando Zitelli passes the ball forward to Edwin Hagard. Edwin Hagard plays a perfect one-two with Peter Viera and rushes in on goal... Edwin Hagard tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Mamadou Coulibaly manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Amdy Sankharé threads the ball through to Fernando Zitelli. Fernando Zitelli knocks the ball forward to Peter Viera. Peter Viera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
47.05
Orlando Besson chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Gemmell. Craig Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edwin Hagard. Edwin Hagard flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Viera. Peter Viera makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Mamadou Coulibaly manages to keep it out.
59.04
1-0Danijel Charpennet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilson Gomis. Wilson Gomis knocks the ball forward to Geoffrey Giublesi. Geoffrey Giublesi goes all the way! Geoffrey Giublesi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Lauren Bisan-E. Guyot is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.29
1-0Ruddy Charvet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Viera. Peter Viera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edwin Hagard but he's offside!
72.08
FC Nantes are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
83.44
Yves Doumenc makes a probing pass to Peter Viera. Peter Viera lofts in a cross ball towards Edwin Hagard. Edwin Hagard flicks the ball with his head. Mamadou Coulibaly manages to gather it comfortably.
85.57
Marcello Luccin threads the ball through to Wilson Gomis. Wilson Gomis chips the ball to his team mate, Jerome Delmotte. Jerome Delmotte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Amdy Sankharé.
90.00
Amdy Sankharé chips the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Charvet. Ruddy Charvet sees a break and surges forward. Ruddy Charvet whips in a cross ball towards Peter Viera. Peter Viera directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
30.6%
49.4%
20%
Scorers