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 Gueugnon. A crowd of 9,676 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabrice Garcion.


0.00
FC Metz kick off the first half!
2.27
Anton Fromm sees Stanislas Savidan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanislas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Numo Malm who gathers it comfortably.
3.49
Fernando Mario Sekli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Cucciari. Giuliano Cucciari shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
4.29
Jean-Sebastien Ferrier knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Fischer. Ulrich Fischer shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
15.31
Alioune Zairi flicks a high pass forward. Giuliano Cucciari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giuliano Cucciari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pape Camadini.
22.32
Fernando Mario Sekli flicks a high pass forward. James Proment holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Proment tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
24.34
Lamine Govou plays the ball forward to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.03
Younes Bizasene picks a pass forward to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Numo Malm with no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
30.25
Anton Fromm receives the ball from a throw-in from Younes Bizasene. With vision, Anton Fromm laces a through ball forward to Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Barry De Goey.
32.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Alioune Zairi laces a through ball forward to Ulrich Fischer. Ulrich Fischer shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Willy Ferrere with no chance!! Goal for FC Gueugnon!
36.46
Barry De Goey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Sekli. Fernando Mario Sekli kicks a strong pass forward to James Proment. James Proment sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.05
Barry De Goey sees Alioune Zairi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alioune Zairi knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Fischer. Ulrich Fischer cuts inside the box! Ulrich Fischer rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
42.25
Jean-Sebastien Ferrier threads a neat ball through to Giuliano Cucciari. Giuliano Cucciari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Willy Ferrere who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
FC Gueugnon kick off!
47.49
Alioune Zairi makes a probing pass to James Proment. James Proment controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.39
Alioune Zairi flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Fischer who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Fischer whips in a cross ball towards James Proment. James Proment makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.34
Alioune Zairi threads a neat ball through to Ulrich Fischer. Ulrich Fischer threads a neat, attacking ball through to James Proment. James Proment cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.23
Barry De Goey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Sebastien Ferrier. Jean-Sebastien Ferrier plays the ball forward to James Proment. James Proment tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Willy Ferrere.
57.50
Camille Paisley plays the ball forward to Fernando Mario Sekli. Fernando Mario Sekli flicks a high pass forward to Giuliano Cucciari who brings the ball under control. Giuliano Cucciari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Willy Ferrere. Excellent save.
59.16
Camille Paisley hits a low pass to Alioune Zairi. Alioune Zairi flicks a high pass forward to James Proment who brings the ball under control. James Proment shoots from long range. Willy Ferrere gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
65.14
Alioune Zairi flicks a high pass forward. Giuliano Cucciari controls it well on his chest. Giuliano Cucciari tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.54
Jan Kneissl makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Kneissl tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.11
Younes Bizasene 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 towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.11
FC Metz have made a substitution with Patrice Trévisan replacing Stanislas Savidan and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
83.14
Edwin Abbas chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ferrier. Jean-Sebastien Ferrier knocks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Fischer. Ulrich Fischer flicks the ball to his team mate, James Proment. James Proment makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.51
Jean-Sebastien Ferrier flicks a high pass forward. James Proment controls it well on his chest. James Proment shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
33.8%
44.6%
21.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ulrich Fischer of FC Gueugnon

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

1.Numo Malm (GK)
6
2.Anthony Stone (DEF)
6
3.Edwin Abbas (DEF)
6
4.Barry De Goey (DEF)
6
5.Camille Paisley (DEF)
6
6.Alioune Zairi (MID)
8
7.Jean-Sebastien Ferrier (MID)
7
8.Fernando Mario Sekli (MID)
6
9.Giuliano Cucciari (ATT)
6
10.James Proment (ATT)
6
11.Ulrich Fischer (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ali Hernandez (ATT)
0
13.Sven Ziege (MID)
0
14.Victor Anolfo (ATT)
0