Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 18,022 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Paris Saint-Germain are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Chow-Yuen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Paris Saint-Germain are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Chow-Yuen.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
6.37
0-0Ade Afolabi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Pardo. Juan-Carlos Pardo sees Silvio Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Fonseca shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.32
Rocco R. Nista flicks a high ball forward to Tatsuya Arai who takes it down. Tatsuya Arai flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Beckham controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
15.25
0-0Tatsuya Arai changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tatsuya Arai knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
18.12
1-0Tatsuya Arai flicks a high ball forward to Rodolphe Mendes who takes it down. Rodolphe Mendes edges inside the box! Rodolphe Mendes cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.01
With a delightful solo run, Cristián Gutiérrez stretches the opposition's defence. Cristián Gutiérrez finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
24.09
1-0Komian Arpinon clumsily knocks into Rodolphe Mendes. Komian Arpinon is warned by the referee! Rodolphe Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.40
Rocco R. Nista drives a long ball upfield. Isaiah Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Leon Overath.
36.46
Mathieur Essola makes a probing pass to Joost Bakker. Joost Bakker threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
38.23
Rocco R. Nista plays the ball forward to Joost Bakker. Joost Bakker makes a probing pass to Alex McStay. Alex McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
39.50
Komian Arpinon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristián Gutiérrez. Cristián Gutiérrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Fujen. Nicholas Fujen comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. What a cracker!! Gerald Esceth-Nzi had no chance!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain!
42.32
1-1FC Metz are in full control of this game.
44.41
Rodolphe Aubry hits a low pass to Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Leon Overath!
45.00
1-1Mathieur Essola plays the ball forward to Diego Crosnier. Diego Crosnier flicks a high pass forward to Alex McStay who brings the ball under control. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off the second half!
49.55
Tatsuya Arai hits a low pass to Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes plays a scrappy one-two with Alex McStay and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodolphe Mendes takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Leon Overath had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
53.16
Mathieur Essola flicks a high ball forward to Joost Bakker who takes it down. Joost Bakker threads a neat ball through to Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Leon Overath has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.23
Juan-Carlos Pardo picks a pass forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Gerald Esceth-Nzi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
58.11
3-1Juan-Carlos Pardo takes a quick corner, playing it short to Ade Afolabi. Ade Afolabi heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Isaiah Beckham jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
59.18
Ahmed Trapasso flicks a high pass forward to Joost Bakker who brings the ball under control. Joost Bakker knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Isaiah Beckham!
61.18
4-1Paris Saint-Germain have made 3 substitutions with Marchanno Roest replacing Komian Arpinon, Dianbobo Irles replacing Bert Lamey and Aziz Pedros replacing Silvio Fonseca .
63.54
Rocco R. Nista threads a neat ball through to Joost Bakker. Joost Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Beckham collects the pass. Isaiah Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.55
Ahmed Trapasso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joost Bakker. Joost Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Alex McStay collects the pass. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.35
Rocco R. Nista knocks the ball to his team mate, Tatsuya Arai. Tatsuya Arai flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Beckham collects the pass. Isaiah Beckham advances inside the box! Isaiah Beckham side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
71.12
Diego Crosnier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.00
Juan-Carlos Pardo takes it forward alone. Juan-Carlos Pardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.44
FC Metz have made a substitution with Corentin Hervé replacing Diego Crosnier .
83.30
Rodolphe Aubry passes the ball forward to Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Overath who gathers it comfortably.
85.17
Tatsuya Arai advances with the ball. Tatsuya Arai shoots from long range but it flies wide!
87.15
Dianbobo Irles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aziz Pedros. Aziz Pedros plays a perfect one-two with Nicholas Fujen and rushes in on goal... Aziz Pedros shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Mathieur Essola pushes up the pitch. Mathieur Essola sees space and advances. Mathieur Essola sees Isaiah Beckham just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Beckham tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
28.9%
41%
30.1%
Scorers
| Rodolphe Mendes 18, 50 Alex McStay 53 Isaiah Beckham 59 | Nicholas Fujen 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolphe Mendes of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gerald Esceth-Nzi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rocco R. Nista (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathieur Essola (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ahmed Trapasso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolphe Aubry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tatsuya Arai (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joost Bakker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Diego Crosnier (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Isaiah Beckham (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Rodolphe Mendes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alex McStay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stuart Bishop (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Corentin Hervé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Andres Marquitos (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leon Overath (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ade Afolabi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aziz Pamarot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Komian Arpinon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Pardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Gough (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bert Lamey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cristián Gutiérrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvio Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Fujen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Demetrius Fontaine (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marchanno Roest (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dianbobo Irles (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Aziz Pedros (GK) | 6 | |