Match Report


Paris Saint-GermainParis Saint-Germain     FC MetzFC Metz
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Flavio ArriccaF. Arricca63
G
1
G
60Willy FerrereW. Ferrere
Olivier KarembeuO. Karembeu65
D
2
D
58Danijel BarulD. Barul
Alexei DouchezA. Douchez63
D
3
D
57Martin MemmoM. Memmo
Cyrille BossisC. Bossis63
D
4
D
52Pape CamadiniP. Camadini
John GueiJ. Guei49
D
5captain
M
55Anton FrommA. Fromm
Haoulid BlondeauH. Blondeau45
D
6
M
54Lamine GovouL. Govou
Edward MossE. Moss65
M
captain7
M
53Jan KneisslJ. Kneissl
Yannick ChabaudY. Chabaud62
M
8
M
52Younes BizaseneY. Bizasene
Martin HerzogM. Herzog61
M
9
A
71Cedric MacquetC. Macquet
Maxence FischerM. Fischer62
A
10
A
69Stanislas SavidanS. Savidan
Pier Giovanni SurianoP. Suriano59
A
11
A
55Youssef RottY. Rott
 
Micha‘l AdjaoudM. Adjaoud60
M
12
G
55Patrice TrévisanP. Trévisan
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez59
A
13
G
54Guillermo MathisG. Mathis
Francisco GomesF. Gomes56
G
14
A
54Ledley MidgleyL. Midgley

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 9,575 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paris Saint-Germain are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dianbobo Adjaoud.


0.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
3.37
Edward Moss flicks a high pass forward. Pier Giovanni Suriano collects the pass. Pier Giovanni Suriano whips in a cross ball towards Maxence Fischer. Maxence Fischer rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.49
Lamine Govou flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.57
Haoulid Blondeau takes the throw-in. John Guei sees Martin Herzog in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Herzog flicks a high pass forward to Maxence Fischer who brings the ball under control. Maxence Fischer runs straight at the defence! Maxence Fischer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
16.10
Edward Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano advances inside the box! Pier Giovanni Suriano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Willy Ferrere reads it well. Nice save!
20.00
Danijel Barul surges forward with the ball. Danijel Barul flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Macquet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cedric Macquet knocks in a cross ball towards Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.17
Yannick Chabaud passes the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano plays a one-two with Maxence Fischer and advances towards the goal... Pier Giovanni Suriano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.23
Yannick Chabaud threads the ball through to Maxence Fischer. Maxence Fischer knocks in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Pier Giovanni Suriano scores for Paris Saint-Germain!!
32.08
Yannick Chabaud flicks a high pass forward. Pier Giovanni Suriano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pier Giovanni Suriano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danijel Barul.
34.34
With imagination, Alexei Douchez laces a through ball forward to Edward Moss. Edward Moss passes the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
36.37
Jan Kneissl plays the ball forward to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Olivier Karembeu.
38.35
Yannick Chabaud brings the ball forward. Yannick Chabaud knocks in a cross ball towards Maxence Fischer. Maxence Fischer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.34
Jan Kneissl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet whips in a cross ball towards Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.54
Alexei Douchez comes in with a late challenge on Youssef Rott. Alexei Douchez is warned by the referee! Youssef Rott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain 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
The second half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
48.29
Yannick Chabaud clumsily knocks into Lamine Govou. The referee brings Yannick Chabaud to one side and gives him a warning! Lamine Govou hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.44
Cyrille Bossis chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Moss. Edward Moss flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Memmo.
53.55
Jan Kneissl makes a simple pass to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
57.26
Haoulid Blondeau sees a break and surges forward. Haoulid Blondeau threads a neat ball through to Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.39
Paris Saint-Germain have made 2 substitutions with Micha‘l Adjaoud replacing Olivier Karembeu and Francisco Gomes replacing Pier Giovanni Suriano .
66.54
Yannick Chabaud flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Gomes who takes it down. Francisco Gomes rushes past Ledley Midgley! Francisco Gomes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
71.17
Yannick Chabaud knocks the ball forward to Francisco Gomes. Francisco Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.43
Martin Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Gomes collects the pass. Francisco Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Midgley.
77.56
Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Mauricio Rodriguez replacing Maxence Fischer .FC Metz have made a substitution with Patrice Trévisan replacing Stanislas Savidan .
79.06
John Guei knocks the ball forward to Yannick Chabaud. Yannick Chabaud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Gomes. Francisco Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Willy Ferrere who gathers it comfortably.
83.27
Alexei Douchez flicks a high pass forward. Yannick Chabaud collects the pass. Yannick Chabaud flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Midgley.
89.15
Paris Saint-Germain are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Paris Saint-Germain

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

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
23.1%
47.4%
29.5%

Scorers
Maxence Fischer 3
Pier Giovanni Suriano 26, 57
Stanislas Savidan 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pier Giovanni Suriano of Paris Saint-Germain

Match Ratings