Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and FC Metz are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Dyduch.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and FC Metz are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Dyduch.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
3.16
0-0With great vision, Claudio Mendez plays the ball forward to Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic whips in a cross ball towards Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gerald Esceth-Nzi. Excellent save.
6.36
0-0John Okon flicks a high pass forward to Osku Nurmela who brings the ball under control. Osku Nurmela makes a pass forward but Danny Owen makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
8.36
Gavin Strachan hits a low pass to John Okon. John Okon flicks a high pass forward to Osku Nurmela who brings the ball under control. Osku Nurmela shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gerald Esceth-Nzi manages to gather it.
9.49
0-0Petre Nanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela plays a quick one-two with Davor Bilic and rushes in on goal... Osku Nurmela cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
10.50
Petre Nanu threads a neat ball through to Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic shoots from distance but it is miles over!
15.19
Tatsuya Arai flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Beckham who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Beckham shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Niche Alvarez manages to gather it easily.
18.30
Claudio Mendez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Danny Owen. Danny Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
21.46
Claudio Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.32
0-0AS Saint-Étienne are in full control of this game.
30.53
0-0Tatsuya Arai clumsily knocks into John Okon. Tatsuya Arai is shown the yellow card! John Okon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.34
0-0Andres Marquitos comes in with a late challenge on Danijel Massa. The referee brings Andres Marquitos to one side and gives him a warning! Danijel Massa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.16
Rocco R. Nista advances with the ball. Rocco R. Nista threads the ball through to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolphe Mendes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Isaiah Beckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Niche Alvarez. What a great pair of hands!
40.36
0-0Tatsuya Arai threads a neat ball through to Alex McStay. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Strachan.
42.01
Rodolphe Aubry passes the ball forward to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Niche Alvarez comfortably picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off the second half!
47.15
48.12
Andres Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay edges inside the box! Alex McStay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
49.51
1-0Antonio Rego passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.41
John Okon hits a low pass to Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gerald Esceth-Nzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.36
Gavin Strachan sweeps the ball long. Davor Bilic lofts in a cross ball towards Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela makes a looping header on goal but somehow Gerald Esceth-Nzi manages to keep it out.
60.09
Roberto Viana passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Claudio Mendez. Claudio Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Osku Nurmela collects the pass. Osku Nurmela shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
63.10
Mathieur Essola barges into Davor Bilic. The referee brings Mathieur Essola to one side and gives him a warning! Davor Bilic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.09
Mathieur Essola passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Joost Bakker. Joost Bakker sees Isaiah Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
69.09
John Okon clumsily knocks into Tatsuya Arai. The referee brings John Okon to one side and gives him a warning! Tatsuya Arai hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.17
Claudio Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ahmed Trapasso.
77.18
1-0FC Metz have made a substitution with Corentin Hervé replacing Andres Marquitos .
78.22
Danijel Massa knocks the ball forward to John Okon. John Okon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Davor Bilic. Davor Bilic knocks in a cross ball towards Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gerald Esceth-Nzi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.19
Gavin Strachan sees Petre Nanu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Petre Nanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Osku Nurmela. Osku Nurmela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.02
Ahmed Trapasso passes the ball forward to Tatsuya Arai. Tatsuya Arai flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Beckham who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Niche Alvarez manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
John Okon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Owen. Danny Owen shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
18.9%
43.2%
37.8%
Scorers
| Osku Nurmela 50 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Osku Nurmela of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Niche Alvarez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Danijel Massa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Roberto Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gavin Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Petre Nanu (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Okon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Claudio Mendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Antonio Rego (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Osku Nurmela (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Davor Bilic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Danny Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Ramos (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dani‘l Conteh (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefan Dumitru Savu (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gerald Esceth-Nzi (GK) | 8 | |
| 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) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Joost Bakker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andres Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Isaiah Beckham (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rodolphe Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Bishop (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Corentin Hervé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marama Ouédec (GK) | 0 | |