Match Report


Nimes OlympiqueNimes Olympique     FC MetzFC Metz
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pierre MayerP. Mayer61
G
1
G
60Willy FerrereW. Ferrere
Bakary BergB. Berg70
D
2
D
58Danijel BarulD. Barul
Romarin RoudetR. Roudet68
D
3
D
57Martin MemmoM. Memmo
Dagui AlicarteD. Alicarte65
D
4
D
52Pape CamadiniP. Camadini
Rodolphe FellahiR. Fellahi70
M
5captain
M
55Anton FrommA. Fromm
Moktar BancarelM. Bancarel62
M
6
M
54Lamine GovouL. Govou
Youl DemontY. Demont56
M
captain7
M
53Jan KneisslJ. Kneissl
Angelo VosahloA. Vosahlo54
M
8
M
52Younes BizaseneY. Bizasene
Christophe BréchetC. Bréchet75
A
9
A
71Cedric MacquetC. Macquet
J-Clau ArphexadJ. Arphexad64
A
10
A
69Stanislas SavidanS. Savidan
Gonzalo SchouftG. Schouft61
A
11
A
55Youssef RottY. Rott
 
Marc GomisM. Gomis63
D
12
G
55Patrice TrévisanP. Trévisan
Micha‘l CazarelliM. Cazarelli60
A
13
G
54Guillermo MathisG. Mathis
Gerhard HöferG. Höfer59
D
14
A
54Ledley MidgleyL. Midgley

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade des Costières where Nimes Olympique play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 9,009 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Nimes Olympique and FC Metz are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Neumann.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz get the match underway!
2.38
Anton Fromm flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Macquet who brings the ball under control. Cedric Macquet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bakary Berg.
4.03
Pape Camadini surges forward with the ball. Pape Camadini threads a neat ball through to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre Mayer who gathers it comfortably.
10.33
Bakary Berg advances with the ball. Bakary Berg threads the ball through to Gonzalo Schouft. Gonzalo Schouft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Willy Ferrere who gathers it comfortably.
12.09
Moktar Bancarel flicks a high pass forward. J-Clau Arphexad holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. J-Clau Arphexad shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Willy Ferrere!
15.45
Lamine Govou flicks a high pass forward. Stanislas Savidan controls it well on his chest. Stanislas Savidan whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet makes a looping header on goal but somehow Pierre Mayer manages to keep it out.
16.32
Romarin Roudet threads the ball through to Youl Demont. Youl Demont darts forward. Youl Demont whips in a cross ball towards J-Clau Arphexad. J-Clau Arphexad makes a deft header. J-Clau Arphexad scores for Nimes Olympique!!
21.53
Jan Kneissl makes a probing pass to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre Mayer who gathers it comfortably.
22.49
Martin Memmo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Kneissl. Jan Kneissl hits a low pass to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
26.54
Moktar Bancarel sees Gonzalo Schouft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Schouft shoots from outside the area. Willy Ferrere gets down and covers it.
28.44
J-Clau Arphexad clumsily knocks into Martin Memmo. The referee warns J-Clau Arphexad to calm down! Martin Memmo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.27
Pape Camadini laces a through ball forward to Lamine Govou. Lamine Govou flicks a high pass forward. Stanislas Savidan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanislas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre Mayer who gathers it comfortably.
33.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Lamine Govou laces a through ball forward to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Pierre Mayer.
34.12
Danijel Barul flicks a high pass forward to Lamine Govou who brings the ball under control. Lamine Govou hits a low pass to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre Mayer who gathers it comfortably.
38.55
Nimes Olympique are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
39.07
Rodolphe Fellahi flicks the ball to his team mate, Christophe Bréchet. Christophe Bréchet lofts in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Schouft. Gonzalo Schouft outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
40.16
Youl Demont kicks a strong pass forward to Gonzalo Schouft. Gonzalo Schouft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.27
Moktar Bancarel flicks a high pass forward. Gonzalo Schouft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gonzalo Schouft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Lamine Govou chips the ball to his team mate, Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott 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. Good save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Nimes Olympique appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz have changed their lineup with Guillermo Mathis replacing Youssef Rott and Ledley Midgley replacing Pape Camadini.

45.00
Nimes Olympique kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Rodolphe Fellahi catches Younes Bizasene on the ankles. Rodolphe Fellahi is given a warning by the referee! Younes Bizasene stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.43
Younes Bizasene chips the ball to his team mate, Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dagui Alicarte.
49.37
Younes Bizasene flicks a high ball forward to Cedric Macquet who takes it down. Cedric Macquet lofts in a cross ball towards Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.08
Jan Kneissl comes in with a late challenge on Moktar Bancarel. The referee warns Jan Kneissl to calm down! Moktar Bancarel runs off the knock.
53.08
FC Metz are dictating the run of play here today.
55.43
Jan Kneissl hits a low pass to Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan passes the ball forward to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.24
Without breaking stride, Moktar Bancarel plays the ball forward to J-Clau Arphexad. J-Clau Arphexad shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.08
Jan Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Stanislas Savidan controls it well on his chest. Stanislas Savidan tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.08
Ledley Midgley launches a long ball forward. Guillermo Mathis whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
65.39
Youl Demont flicks a high pass forward. J-Clau Arphexad holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. J-Clau Arphexad shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
66.01
Rodolphe Fellahi hacks Younes Bizasene from behind! The referee warns Rodolphe Fellahi again to calm down! Younes Bizasene runs off the knock.
69.36
Jan Kneissl runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jan Kneissl edges inside the box! Jan Kneissl tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan Kneissl!
72.34
Jan Kneissl passes the ball forward to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
73.13
Moktar Bancarel threads a neat ball through to Christophe Bréchet. Christophe Bréchet cuts inside the box! Christophe Bréchet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Willy Ferrere had no chance!! Goal for Nimes Olympique!
77.32
FC Metz have made a substitution with Patrice Trévisan replacing Stanislas Savidan .
78.37
Dagui Alicarte flicks the ball to his team mate, Moktar Bancarel. Moktar Bancarel flicks a high pass forward. J-Clau Arphexad collects the pass. J-Clau Arphexad knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.34
Angelo Vosahlo knocks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Arphexad. J-Clau Arphexad controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
85.30
Rodolphe Fellahi hits a low pass to J-Clau Arphexad. J-Clau Arphexad whips in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Schouft. Gonzalo Schouft makes a looping header on goal. Willy Ferrere didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Romarin Roudet flicks a high pass forward. Moktar Bancarel collects the pass. Moktar Bancarel flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonzalo Schouft. Gonzalo Schouft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Memmo.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Nimes Olympique

FC Metz
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
31%
41.4%
27.6%

Scorers
J-Clau Arphexad 16
Christophe Bréchet 73
Stanislas Savidan 49
Jan Kneissl 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan Kneissl of FC Metz

Match Ratings
1.Pierre Mayer (GK)
7
2.Bakary Berg (DEF)
6
3.Romarin Roudet (DEF)
6
4.Dagui Alicarte (DEF)
6
5.Rodolphe Fellahi (MID)
6
6.Moktar Bancarel (MID)
8
7.Youl Demont (MID)
7
8.Angelo Vosahlo (MID)
6
9.Christophe Bréchet (ATT)goal scored
8
10.J-Clau Arphexad (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gonzalo Schouft (ATT)
6
 
12.Marc Gomis (DEF)
0
13.Micha‘l Cazarelli (ATT)
0
14.Gerhard Höfer (DEF)
0

1.Willy Ferrere (GK)
7
2.Danijel Barul (DEF)
6
3.Martin Memmo (DEF)
6
4.Pape Camadini (DEF)
6
5.Anton Fromm (MID)
6
6.Lamine Govou (MID)
7
7.Jan Kneissl (MID)goal scored
9
8.Younes Bizasene (MID)
6
9.Cedric Macquet (ATT)
7
10.Stanislas Savidan (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Youssef Rott (ATT)
6
 
12.Patrice Trévisan (GK)
6
13.Guillermo Mathis (GK)
6
14.Ledley Midgley (ATT)
6