Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 20,536 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Metz and Angers SCO are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both FC Metz and Angers SCO are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off and get the match underway!
2.48
0-1Paul Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominique Ferrere. Dominique Ferrere controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Christina Savigny is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.19
Pascal Tatarian flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Bertjens. Fabian Bertjens passes the ball forward to Victor Hamed. Victor Hamed shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Christina Savigny has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.44
Jean-Pierre Jager hits it upfield. Daniel Proctor plays a perfect one-two with Charles-Edward Mazure and rushes in on goal... Daniel Proctor takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Armindo Fernandes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.50
1-2Pascal Tatarian lofts the ball long. Dominique Ferrere tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Christina Savigny manages to keep it out.
24.54
1-2Andre Moreira threads the ball through to Saul Amoroso. Saul Amoroso finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.08
Kevin Sparwasser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Dominique Ferrere. Dominique Ferrere tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Christina Savigny manages to keep it out.
30.46
Daguyl Desailly sees space and advances. Daguyl Desailly lofts in a cross ball towards Saul Amoroso. Saul Amoroso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Armindo Fernandes easily smothers it.
32.49
Anthony Gomis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Dalmat. Willy Dalmat decides to run forward with the ball. Willy Dalmat whips in a cross ball towards Charles-Edward Mazure. Charles-Edward Mazure directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Armindo Fernandes manages to keep it out.
33.15
Kevin Sparwasser takes it forward alone. Kevin Sparwasser knocks the ball forward to Dominique Ferrere. Dominique Ferrere shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
36.15
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
38.33
1-2Andre Moreira brings the ball forward. Andre Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saul Amoroso but he's offside!
39.36
Stuart Campbell passes the ball forward to Victor Hamed. Victor Hamed controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.23
Anthony Gomis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willy Dalmat. Willy Dalmat makes a probing pass to Daniel Proctor. Daniel Proctor shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
42.58
Daguyl Desailly chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Proctor. Daniel Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Charles-Edward Mazure. Charles-Edward Mazure heads the ball goalwards. Armindo Fernandes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Angers SCO kick off and get the second half underway!
48.16
2-2Andre Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Proctor. Daniel Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armindo Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
53.36
2-2Daguyl Desailly barges into Paul Johnstone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.44
Paul Johnstone sees a break and surges forward. Paul Johnstone plays a perfect one-two with Dominique Ferrere and rushes in on goal... Paul Johnstone shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.20
Andre Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Proctor. Daniel Proctor goes all the way! Daniel Proctor shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.24
FC Metz are easily keeping Angers SCO at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
65.25
Daguyl Desailly flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Proctor. Daniel Proctor shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.48
Fabian Bertjens surges forward with the ball. Fabian Bertjens shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.51
Stuart Campbell knocks the ball forward to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.00
Pascal Tatarian makes a simple pass to Stuart Campbell. Stuart Campbell knocks the ball forward to Dominique Ferrere. Dominique Ferrere deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Christina Savigny easily smothers it!
78.22
Kevin Sparwasser passes the ball forward to Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone threads the ball through to Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance. Don Mckinlay scores for Angers SCO!!
84.17
Jean-Pierre Jager deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Willy Dalmat. Willy Dalmat knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Proctor. Daniel Proctor goes all the way! Daniel Proctor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.21
3-3Dominique Ferrere clumsily knocks into Jean-Pierre Jager. Dominique Ferrere is warned by the referee! Jean-Pierre Jager gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
30.1%
39.7%
30.1%
Scorers