Match Report


FC MetzFC Metz     Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais
Computer Player Computer Player Alex Samson Alex Samson
Gerald Esceth-NziG. Esceth-Nzi71
G
1captain
G
82Alexander AgudeloA. Agudelo
Rocco R. NistaR. Nista75
D
2
D
79Eugenio IbanezE. Ibanez
Mathieur EssolaM. Essola73
D
3
D
75Kubilay SükürK. Sükür
Ahmed TrapassoA. Trapasso71
D
4
D
77Tomás RiveraT. Rivera
Rodolphe AubryR. Aubry72
M
5
D
75Alan MckayA. Mckay
Tatsuya AraiT. Arai71
M
6
M
81Simon MikeS. Mike
Joost BakkerJ. Bakker71
M
captain7
M
80Lamine AidoudL. Aidoud
Diego CrosnierD. Crosnier64
M
8
A
75Samuel EspinozaS. Espinoza
Isaiah BeckhamI. Beckham77
A
9
A
79Ásgeir LárussonÁ. Lárusson
Rodolphe MendesR. Mendes73
A
10
A
73Del WallworkD. Wallwork
Alex McStayA. McStay63
A
11
A
81Alex BurleyA. Burley
 
Stuart BishopS. Bishop71
D
12
D
72Neil McNeillN. McNeill
Corentin HervéC. Hervé68
D
13
M
79Richard NaysmithR. Naysmith
Andres MarquitosA. Marquitos58
M
14
A
68Anthony GerrardA. Gerrard

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Andenas.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
12.30
Lamine Aidoud runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lamine Aidoud plays a one-two with Ásgeir Lárusson and advances towards the goal... Lamine Aidoud comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.01
Diego Crosnier comes in with a late challenge on Simon Mike. The referee brings Diego Crosnier to one side and gives him a warning! Simon Mike runs off the knock.
24.10
Simon Mike flicks a high pass forward. Del Wallwork collects the pass. Del Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Gerald Esceth-Nzi.
25.28
Corner kick to Olympique Lyonnais. Simon Mike plays it short to Tomás Rivera. Rocco R. Nista comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
28.49
Eugenio Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Lamine Aidoud. Lamine Aidoud sees Alex Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rocco R. Nista.
30.23
Eugenio Ibanez barges into Diego Crosnier. Eugenio Ibanez is warned by the referee! Diego Crosnier grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.53
Rocco R. Nista catches Ásgeir Lárusson on the ankles. The referee brings Rocco R. Nista to one side and gives him a warning! Ásgeir Lárusson stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.16
Simon Mike deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
40.13
Eugenio Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Mike. Simon Mike decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Mike controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
42.07
Lamine Aidoud flicks a high pass forward. Ásgeir Lárusson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Tatsuya Arai surges forward with the ball. Tatsuya Arai shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alexander Agudelo manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais 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
Olympique Lyonnais kick off!
47.07
Tomás Rivera flicks a high pass forward. Lamine Aidoud holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lamine Aidoud kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.44
With a delightful solo run, Joost Bakker stretches the opposition's defence. Joost Bakker advances inside the box! Joost Bakker takes a shot at goal but Eugenio Ibanez is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
55.56
Simon Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.38
Lamine Aidoud flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Wallwork. Del Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson heads the ball goalwards. Gerald Esceth-Nzi picks it out of the air!
61.18
Rocco R. Nista catches Samuel Espinoza on the ankles. Rocco R. Nista is warned by the referee again! Samuel Espinoza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.38
Simon Mike makes a probing pass to Alex Burley. Alex Burley shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.30
Tatsuya Arai knocks the ball forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
73.58
Kubilay Sükür barges into Alex McStay. The referee warns Kubilay Sükür to calm down! Alex McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.58
Free kick to FC Metz just outside the area...
75.29
Diego Crosnier takes a stuttering run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
77.51
FC Metz have made a substitution with Corentin Hervé replacing Diego Crosnier .
85.05
Lamine Aidoud comes in with a late challenge on Rodolphe Aubry. The referee calls over Lamine Aidoud and warns him to calm down! Rodolphe Aubry stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.44
Simon Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza whips in a cross ball towards Ásgeir Lárusson. Ásgeir Lárusson heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Gerald Esceth-Nzi.
88.39
Lamine Aidoud takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Ásgeir Lárusson. Mathieur Essola comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
89.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Mike plays the ball forward to Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gerald Esceth-Nzi reads it well. Fabulous save!
90.00
Tomás Rivera makes a simple pass to Simon Mike. Simon Mike flicks a high pass forward. Del Wallwork collects the pass. Del Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Espinoza. Samuel Espinoza flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Metz

Olympique Lyonnais
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.1%
63.9%
Play Area
27.9%
54.1%
18%

Scorers
Lamine Aidoud 12
Del Wallwork 47
Alex Burley 65
Samuel Espinoza 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lamine Aidoud of Olympique Lyonnais

Match Ratings
1.Gerald Esceth-Nzi (GK)
7
2.Rocco R. Nista (DEF)
5
3.Mathieur Essola (DEF)
6
4.Ahmed Trapasso (DEF)
6
5.Rodolphe Aubry (MID)
6
6.Tatsuya Arai (MID)
6
7.Joost Bakker (MID)
6
8.Diego Crosnier (MID)
6
9.Isaiah Beckham (ATT)
6
10.Rodolphe Mendes (ATT)
6
11.Alex McStay (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Bishop (DEF)
0
13.Corentin Hervé (DEF)
6
14.Andres Marquitos (MID)
0

1.Alexander Agudelo (GK)
6
2.Eugenio Ibanez (DEF)
6
3.Kubilay Sükür (DEF)
5
4.Tomás Rivera (DEF)
6
5.Alan Mckay (DEF)
6
6.Simon Mike (MID)
8
7.Lamine Aidoud (MID)goal scored
8
8.Samuel Espinoza (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Ásgeir Lárusson (ATT)
7
10.Del Wallwork (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alex Burley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Neil McNeill (DEF)
0
13.Richard Naysmith (MID)
0
14.Anthony Gerrard (ATT)
0