Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to US Créteil-Lusitanos . A crowd of 8,020 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while US Créteil-Lusitanos appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Mendonca.


0.00
FC Metz kick off and get the first half underway!
2.52
Anton Fromm advances with the ball. Anton Fromm knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Corallo. Mario Corallo makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.36
Seb Coquelet makes an attacking run forward. Seb Coquelet cuts inside the box! Seb Coquelet side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Willy Ferrere as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
12.04
Pape Camadini advances with the ball. Pape Camadini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vittorio Caruso who gathers it comfortably.
16.38
Jean-Pierre Clement flicks a high pass forward to Younes Bizasene who brings the ball under control. With vision, Younes Bizasene laces a weighted ball forward to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet lofts in a cross ball towards Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Scott Dyer. Excellent block.
20.28
Seb Coquelet chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Lotti. Mark Lotti sees Albrecht Turek just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Turek looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Willy Ferrere is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.04
Luis Garrido hacks Anton Fromm from behind! The referee brings Luis Garrido to one side and gives him a warning! Anton Fromm stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.04
FC Metz are keeping most of the possession.
33.49
Jan Kneissl takes it forward alone. Jan Kneissl controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Cedric Macquet through on goal. Some good footwork from Cedric Macquet provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Vittorio Caruso.
36.18
Anton Fromm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet makes a simple pass, allowing Mario Corallo to run into the box. Some world-class footwork from Mario Corallo provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.32
Markus Ziege runs forward with the ball. Markus Ziege deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Lotti. Mark Lotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.16
Younes Bizasene comes in with a late challenge on Mickael Fontaine. The referee calls over Younes Bizasene and shows him a yellow card! Mickael Fontaine hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Anton Fromm threads the ball through to Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Corallo. Scott Dyer comes in with a late challenge on Mario Corallo. Penalty not given!!
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. US Créteil-Lusitanos appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
US Créteil-Lusitanos kick off and get the second half underway!
47.29
Mickael Fontaine makes a beautiful solo run. Mickael Fontaine shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.43
Jan Kneissl sees space and advances. Jan Kneissl shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
59.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Dyer laces a through ball forward to Sebastien Chaveriat. Sebastien Chaveriat flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Turek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Lotti. Mark Lotti finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.47
US Créteil-Lusitanos have made a substitution with Pape Abidal replacing Seb Coquelet .
69.34
Luis Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Lotti. Mark Lotti tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.11
Markus Ziege chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Chaveriat. Sebastien Chaveriat flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Turek. Albrecht Turek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Willy Ferrere who gathers it comfortably.
72.28
Martin Memmo flicks a high pass forward to Jan Kneissl who brings the ball under control. Jan Kneissl sees Cedric Macquet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Macquet shoots from long range but it is miles over!
73.41
Pape Abidal runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pape Abidal knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Lotti. Mark Lotti flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
75.23
Luis Garrido brings the ball forward. Luis Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Lotti. Mark Lotti gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
77.35
FC Metz have made a substitution with Patrice Trévisan replacing Stanislas Savidan .
78.39
Anton Fromm passes the ball forward to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.53
Pape Camadini chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Laquait. Philippe Laquait makes an attacking run forward. Philippe Laquait whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
83.55
Martin Memmo knocks the ball forward to Philippe Laquait. Philippe Laquait deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.39
Luis Garrido makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Garrido shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mickael Fontaine of US Créteil-Lusitanos

Match Ratings
1.Vittorio Caruso (GK)
7
2.Maxence Savinaud (DEF)
6
3.Scott Dyer (DEF)
6
4.Markus Ziege (DEF)
7
5.Zoltan Afanou (DEF)
6
6.Mickael Fontaine (MID)goal scored
9
7.Seb Coquelet (MID)
7
8.Sebastien Chaveriat (MID)
6
9.Luis Garrido (MID)
7
10.Albrecht Turek (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Mark Lotti (ATT)
7
 
12.Pape Abidal (DEF)
6
13.Samuel Christanval (DEF)
0
14.Regis Cheyrou (MID)
0