Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Andenas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stade Lavallois are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Andenas.
0.00
0-0Stade Lavallois start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.02
0-0Paul Hendriks chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Verschave. Alex Verschave shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
6.47
0-0Wilco van der Meer clumsily knocks into Rocco R. Nista. Wilco van der Meer is warned by the referee! Rocco R. Nista runs off the knock.
8.04
0-0Ahmed Trapasso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joost Bakker. Joost Bakker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay powers a header at goal. Jean Pierre Prat punches it away to safety.
12.57
0-0Mathieur Essola chips the ball to his team mate, Tatsuya Arai. Tatsuya Arai makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex McStay but the linesman indicates offside!
14.46
Jose Javier Pastor catches Isaiah Beckham on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Javier Pastor and warns him to calm down! Isaiah Beckham runs off the knock.
21.16
David James surges forward with the ball. David James decides to run forward with the ball. David James whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.01
Toifilou Brogno chips the ball to his team mate, Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer knocks in a cross ball towards Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.15
0-0Joost Bakker sees Rodolphe Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolphe Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Pastor.
27.26
Diego Crosnier threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
28.36
Mathieur Essola knocks the ball forward to Tatsuya Arai. Tatsuya Arai passes the ball forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Jean Pierre Prat!
40.28
Rodolphe Aubry flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Beckham who takes it down. Isaiah Beckham runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Isaiah Beckham provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
44.36
Tatsuya Arai receives the ball from a throw-in from Joost Bakker. Tatsuya Arai flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Beckham collects the pass. Isaiah Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
45.00
Joost Bakker threads a neat ball through to Alex McStay. Alex McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Pastor.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
FC Metz start the second half!
47.00
Diego Crosnier flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Beckham who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.57
Paul Hendriks flicks a high ball forward to Alex Verschave who takes it down. Alex Verschave knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Keegan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.59
Rodolphe Aubry threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Prat who gathers it comfortably.
57.13
Toifilou Brogno makes an attacking run forward. Toifilou Brogno whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.32
Diego Crosnier threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Prat who gathers it comfortably.
60.30
0-0Stade Lavallois have made a substitution with Dave Middleton replacing Niccolo Keegan .
63.39
Jose Javier Pastor threads the ball through to Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault whips in a cross ball towards Dave Middleton. Dave Middleton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
67.35
David James knocks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Middleton. Dave Middleton connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
71.24
With great vision, Ahmed Trapasso plays the ball forward to Tatsuya Arai. Tatsuya Arai flicks a high pass forward to Alex McStay who brings the ball neatly under control. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Prat who gathers it comfortably.
75.54
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.45
Stade Lavallois have made 2 substitutions with Cesar Fernandes replacing Jose Javier Pastor and John Dickov replacing Toifilou Brogno .FC Metz have made a substitution with Corentin Hervé replacing Diego Crosnier .
78.49
Joost Bakker takes it forward alone. Joost Bakker finds some space and shoots from distance. Jean Pierre Prat gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
79.24
Cesar Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Paul Hendriks. Paul Hendriks kicks a strong pass forward to Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
81.21
0-1Tatsuya Arai makes a probing pass to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.26
Cesar Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendriks. Paul Hendriks makes a probing pass to Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
30.4%
46.8%
22.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolphe Mendes of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jean Pierre Prat (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Demlaba Morisot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Javier Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jannick Colleter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Hendriks (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Toifilou Brogno (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wilco van der Meer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kodjo Jouault (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Keegan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Verschave (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cesar Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dave Middleton (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gerald Esceth-Nzi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rocco R. Nista (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathieur Essola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ahmed Trapasso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolphe Aubry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tatsuya Arai (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Joost Bakker (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Diego Crosnier (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Isaiah Beckham (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Rodolphe Mendes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Alex McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Bishop (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Corentin Hervé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Andres Marquitos (MID) | 0 | |