Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Guingamp. A crowd of 9,179 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Guingamp are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by JŽrŽmie Agboh.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
6.51
Moussa Bourgeois decides to run forward with the ball. Moussa Bourgeois kicks a strong pass forward to Julien Diasalmeida. Julien Diasalmeida makes a defence splitting pass to Gregory Duchesne. Gregory Duchesne tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
8.15
Said Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Shabani Benkouar. Shabani Benkouar runs straight at the defence! Shabani Benkouar takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.05
Said Martins surges forward with the ball. Said Martins whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Duchesne. Gregory Duchesne powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
10.52
Paul Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Stanislas Savidan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanislas Savidan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moussa Bourgeois.
15.09
Camille Nonda darts forward. Camille Nonda surges forward with the ball. Camille Nonda edges inside the box! Camille Nonda makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Willy Ferrere is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.25
Teemu Francois catches Paul Dalglish on the ankles. The referee brings Teemu Francois to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Dalglish runs off the knock.
24.34
Philippe Laquait makes a probing pass to Mario Corallo. Mario Corallo whips in a cross ball towards Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Bertrand Abbas.
25.49
Jan Kneissl takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Bertrand Abbas drops low and scoops up the ball.
26.12
Guingamp are dictating the run of play here today.
44.40
Pape Camadini comes in with a late challenge on Julien Diasalmeida. The referee warns Pape Camadini to calm down! Julien Diasalmeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Guingamp appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Guingamp start the second half!
49.57
Martin Memmo flicks a high pass forward to Anton Fromm who brings the ball under control. Anton Fromm threads the ball through to Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Bertrand Abbas manages to keep it out.
51.43
Pape Camadini chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Dalglish. Paul Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet knocks in a cross ball towards Stanislas Savidan. Stanislas Savidan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.58
Paul Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.03
Pape Camadini passes the ball forward to Philippe Laquait. Philippe Laquait sees Stanislas Savidan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanislas Savidan lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.08
Anton Fromm flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Macquet who brings the ball under control. Cedric Macquet shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.59
Patrick Firly brings the ball forward. Patrick Firly flicks a high ball forward to Shabani Benkouar who takes it down. Shabani Benkouar shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.13
Camille Nonda passes the ball forward to Teemu Francois. Teemu Francois flicks a high pass forward. Julien Diasalmeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julien Diasalmeida shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.38
Anton Fromm sees space and advances. Anton Fromm knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.32
FC Metz have made a substitution with Patrice Trévisan replacing Stanislas Savidan and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
79.30
Danijel Laslandes passes the ball forward to Julien Diasalmeida. Julien Diasalmeida plays a quick one-two with Shabani Benkouar and rushes in on goal... Julien Diasalmeida looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
81.10
Camille Nonda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danijel Laslandes. Danijel Laslandes sees Gregory Duchesne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregory Duchesne finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
85.24
Jan Kneissl runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jan Kneissl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
25.7%
42.9%
31.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Macquet of FC Metz

Match Ratings