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A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Sochaux-Montbéliard. A crowd of 8,864 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sochaux-Montbéliard appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dianbobo Adjaoud.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz get the match underway!
2.13
Jean-Louis Vilatte chips the ball to his team mate, Jannick Modesto. Jannick Modesto threads the ball through to Loic Vander. Loic Vander plays a scrappy one-two with John Guel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Loic Vander side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Danijel Barul.
4.17
Jean-Louis Vilatte catches Youssef Rott on the ankles. Jean-Louis Vilatte is shown the yellow card! Youssef Rott runs off the knock.
10.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Remi Nivet laces a through ball forward to Jannick Modesto. Jannick Modesto sees Loic Vander in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Loic Vander shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.24
Remi Nivet flicks a high pass forward. Jannick Modesto controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Jannick Modesto stretches the opposition's defence. Jannick Modesto shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.32
Pape Camadini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Kneissl. Jan Kneissl sees space and advances. Jan Kneissl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre-Emmanuel Rémy who gathers it comfortably.
16.46
Martin Memmo kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Fromm. Anton Fromm flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Macquet collects the pass. Cedric Macquet shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
20.59
Pape Camadini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Kneissl. Jan Kneissl knocks the ball forward to Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Jean-Louis Vilatte blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
21.53
Anton Fromm runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anton Fromm whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.27
Amara Barret passes the ball forward to Jannick Modesto. Seeing a gap ahead, Jannick Modesto plays the ball forward to Marc Gondet. Marc Gondet knocks in a cross ball towards Mathieu Bouvier. Mathieu Bouvier connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.38
Danijel Barul threads the ball through to Anton Fromm. Anton Fromm 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 which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Danijel Barul threads the ball through to Younes Bizasene. Younes Bizasene knocks the ball forward to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Pierre-Emmanuel Rémy had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Sochaux-Montbéliard appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sochaux-Montbéliard get the second half underway!
53.40
With imagination, Jan Kneissl plays the ball forward to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.19
Remi Nivet barges into Guillermo Mathis. The referee calls over Remi Nivet and warns him to calm down! Guillermo Mathis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.12
Jannick Modesto makes a probing pass to Mathieu Bouvier. Mathieu Bouvier shoots from 20 yards but Willy Ferrere is on top of it.
60.03
Jean-Louis Vilatte threads a neat ball through to Jannick Modesto. Jannick Modesto chips the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Bouvier. Mathieu Bouvier cuts inside the box! Mathieu Bouvier side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.40
Jan Kneissl sees Cedric Macquet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Macquet shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.30
Martin Memmo kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Kneissl. Jan Kneissl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.49
Jean-Louis Vilatte flicks a high pass forward. Florent Van Ankeren holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florent Van Ankeren plays the ball forward to Marc Gondet. Marc Gondet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Willy Ferrere gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
77.05
FC Metz have made a substitution with Patrice Trévisan replacing Stanislas Savidan .
90.00
Jannick Modesto flicks a high pass forward. John Guel collects the pass. John Guel cuts inside the box! John Guel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Willy Ferrere!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
24.7%
39%
36.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mathieu Bouvier of Sochaux-Montbéliard

Match Ratings
1.Willy Ferrere (GK)
7
2.Danijel Barul (DEF)
7
3.Martin Memmo (DEF)
6
4.Pape Camadini (DEF)
6
5.Lamine Govou (MID)
6
6.Anton Fromm (MID)
7
7.Jan Kneissl (MID)
7
8.Younes Bizasene (MID)
6
9.Cedric Macquet (ATT)goal scored
7
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.Pierre-Emmanuel Rémy (GK)
6
2.Jean-Louis Vilatte (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Remi Nivet (DEF)
6
4.Amara Barret (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Alves (DEF)
6
6.Florent Van Ankeren (MID)
6
7.Jannick Modesto (MID)
8
8.John Guel (ATT)
6
9.Loic Vander (ATT)
6
10.Mathieu Bouvier (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Marc Gondet (ATT)
6
 
12.Denis Dyduch (DEF)
0
13.Numo Delaye (GK)
0
14.Robin Huistra (MID)
0