Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Sochaux-Montbéliard. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good 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 GŽrard Banchelli.
The pitch is in good 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 GŽrard Banchelli.
0.00
Sochaux-Montbéliard get the match underway!
14.57
Pape Camadini threads the ball through to Jan Kneissl. Jan Kneissl passes the ball forward to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre-Emmanuel Rémy who gathers it comfortably.
15.21
Jean-Louis Vilatte flicks a high pass forward. David Eberle collects the pass. With imagination, David Eberle plays the ball forward to Harris Korsten. Harris Korsten makes a probing pass between the defence to Loic Vander. Loic Vander cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
18.47
Remi Nivet passes the ball forward to Ted Malagouen. Ted Malagouen makes a simple pass to Mathieu Bouvier. Mathieu Bouvier shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
20.37
Pape Camadini knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Fromm. Anton Fromm knocks the ball forward to Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre-Emmanuel Rémy who gathers it comfortably.
22.26
Jean-Louis Vilatte sees David Eberle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Eberle decides to run forward with the ball. David Eberle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.59
David Eberle flicks a high pass forward to John Guel who brings the ball under control. John Guel lofts in a cross ball towards Loic Vander. Loic Vander outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.14
Martin Memmo makes a simple pass to Philippe Laquait. Philippe Laquait threads the ball through to Mario Corallo. Mario Corallo whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. With a superhuman jump, Cedric Macquet connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cedric Macquet!
32.18
David Eberle changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Eberle runs straight at the defence! David Eberle strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.24
Remi Nivet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Eberle. David Eberle threads a neat ball through to Harris Korsten. Harris Korsten shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.16
Remi Nivet flicks a high pass forward. David Eberle collects the pass. With some swift thinking, David Eberle plays the ball forward to Harris Korsten. Harris Korsten shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
36.32
Jean-Pierre Clement flicks a high pass forward. Younes Bizasene controls it well on his chest. Younes Bizasene makes a simple pass to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.09
Pape Camadini kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Laquait. Philippe Laquait hits a low pass to Mario Corallo. Mario Corallo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Remi Nivet.
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 Youssef Rott replacing Mario Corallo and Guillermo Mathis replacing Jean-Pierre Clement. Sochaux-Montbéliard appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz start the second half!
47.19
Younes Malm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ted Malagouen. Ted Malagouen darts forward. Ted Malagouen shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.01
Ted Malagouen threads a neat ball through to John Guel. John Guel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
59.56
Amara Barret makes a probing pass to David Eberle. David Eberle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Loic Vander. Loic Vander rushes past Martin Memmo! Loic Vander side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.34
Anton Fromm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
65.48
Remi Nivet advances with the ball. Remi Nivet threads a neat ball through to Harris Korsten. Harris Korsten lofts in a cross ball towards Mathieu Bouvier. Mathieu Bouvier finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.56
Remi Nivet makes a beautiful solo run. Remi Nivet surges forward with the ball. Remi Nivet lofts in a cross ball towards Harris Korsten. Harris Korsten knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Willy Ferrere reads it well. Fabulous stop!
71.18
David Eberle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harris Korsten. Harris Korsten knocks in a cross ball towards Loic Vander. Loic Vander beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
77.45
FC Metz have made a substitution with Patrice Trévisan replacing Stanislas Savidan .
79.56
Jean-Louis Vilatte makes a simple pass to David Eberle. David Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Loic Vander collects the pass. Loic Vander shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.28
Amara Barret kicks a strong pass forward to Ted Malagouen. Ted Malagouen flicks a high pass forward. Loic Vander controls it well on his chest. Loic Vander makes a probing pass to Harris Korsten but he's offside!
84.11
Ted Malagouen sees space and advances. Ted Malagouen whips in a cross ball towards Loic Vander. Loic Vander outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.14
Amara Barret hits a low pass to David Eberle. David Eberle flicks the ball to his team mate, Harris Korsten. Harris Korsten finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
13
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.7%
68.3%
Play Area
29.3%
36.6%
34.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Eberle of Sochaux-Montbéliard |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Willy Ferrere (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Memmo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pape Camadini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Pierre Clement (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Philippe Laquait (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anton Fromm (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jan Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Younes Bizasene (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cedric Macquet (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Stanislas Savidan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Corallo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Patrice Trévisan (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Youssef Rott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Guillermo Mathis (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pierre-Emmanuel Rémy (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jean-Louis Vilatte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Remi Nivet (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Amara Barret (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Younes Malm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ted Malagouen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Eberle (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | John Guel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Loic Vander (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mathieu Bouvier (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Harris Korsten (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jannick Modesto (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-Michel Giresse (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomas Alves (DEF) | 0 | |









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