Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Parc Lescure where Girondins de Bordeaux play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 8,997 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Modesto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girondins de Bordeaux are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Olivier Modesto.
0.00
0-0Girondins de Bordeaux kick off!
4.12
0-0Teemu Sahnoun threads a neat ball through to Aziz Johansen. Aziz Johansen shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
6.58
0-0Lamine Govou makes a probing pass to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.59
0-0Anton Fromm sees space and advances. Anton Fromm shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Msaddeck Sibierski smothers it!
10.13
Lamine Govou takes a quick throw-in, which Anton Fromm takes on the chest. Anton Fromm makes a simple pass to Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
14.28
Martin Memmo passes the ball forward to Lamine Govou. Lamine Govou advances with the ball. Lamine Govou lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet heads the ball goalwards but Msaddeck Sibierski is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
16.32
Don White brings the ball forward. Don White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pape Camadini.
24.55
1-0Alex Garcion flicks a high pass forward. Gary Bower controls it well on his chest. Gary Bower passes the ball forward to Aziz Johansen. Aziz Johansen knocks in a cross ball towards Demlaba Macquet. Demlaba Macquet makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.16
1-0Girondins de Bordeaux are in full control of this game.
32.35
Younes Bizasene makes a probing pass to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott lofts in a cross ball towards Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.38
Younes Bizasene knocks the ball forward to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Garcion.
39.27
1-1Sebastian Scholz clumsily knocks into Youssef Rott. Sebastian Scholz is warned by the referee! Youssef Rott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.49
Jan Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
44.37
Ahmed Roy flicks a high pass forward. Gary Bower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Bower flicks a high pass forward to Aziz Johansen who brings the ball under control. Aziz Johansen shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aziz Johansen!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girondins de Bordeaux 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
FC Metz kick off the second half!
48.07
Alex Garcion sweeps the ball long. Aziz Johansen tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.17
Teemu Sahnoun flicks the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Macquet. Demlaba Macquet plays a scrappy one-two with Aziz Johansen and advances towards the goal... Demlaba Macquet tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Willy Ferrere easily smothers it!
63.18
With imagination, Teemu Sahnoun plays the ball forward to Demlaba Macquet. Demlaba Macquet shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
67.57
Teemu Sahnoun makes a probing pass to Demlaba Macquet. Demlaba Macquet shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.54
Younes Bizasene sees space and advances. Younes Bizasene shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Msaddeck Sibierski had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
75.48
Jan Kneissl flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Macquet who brings the ball under control. Cedric Macquet shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.43
2-2FC Metz have made a substitution with Patrice Trévisan replacing Stanislas Savidan .
83.52
Martin Memmo flicks a high pass forward. Anton Fromm comfortably collects the pass. Anton Fromm surges forward with the ball. Anton Fromm whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.26
Morris Best knocks the ball forward to Demlaba Macquet. Demlaba Macquet shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
27.4%
46.8%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Younes Bizasene of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Msaddeck Sibierski (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Garcion (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Sharpe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ahmed Roy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Scholz (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Don White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teemu Sahnoun (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Morris Best (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Bower (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Aziz Johansen (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Demlaba Macquet (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Marc Modesto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Barket Casagrande (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malte Schell (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Willy Ferrere (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danijel Barul (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Memmo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pape Camadini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lamine Govou (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anton Fromm (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jan Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Younes Bizasene (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Cedric Macquet (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Stanislas Savidan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Youssef Rott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Patrice Trévisan (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Guillermo Mathis (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ledley Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |