Match Report


AS NancyAS Nancy     FC MetzFC Metz
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fadel Ntumpa NsafuF. Ntumpa Nsafu60
G
1
G
59Dianboto FischerD. Fischer
Hugo VergesH. Verges63
D
2captain
D
65Kader SarrK. Sarr
Gilles BaghdadG. Baghdad62
D
3
D
59Arnauld GrenetA. Grenet
Jean-Marie EspateroJ. Espatero57
D
4
D
50Antoine SchouftA. Schouft
Yves GrégoireY. Grégoire63
M
5
D
50Terry PriestleyT. Priestley
Martin HamedM. Hamed60
M
6
M
68Alfonso FlorioA. Florio
Omer BrightonO. Brighton59
M
7
M
65Warren CarterW. Carter
Kwami GhanhouanK. Ghanhouan58
M
8
A
72Abassi LaspallesA. Laspalles
Matthieu GrégoriniM. Grégorini62
A
captain9
A
66Guillaume BruneauG. Bruneau
Youl Alidor FriioY. Friio61
A
10
A
59Toifilou ForgeT. Forge
Mathieur LevratM. Levrat57
A
11
A
47Rio CortR. Cort
 
Chritophe LuccaC. Lucca59
G
12
M
64Sabri De NeffS. De Neff
Dagui PratD. Prat55
M
13
M
63Martin HierroM. Hierro
Daguyl BoutalD. Boutal54
A
14
G
56Kieron WalshK. Walsh

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 9,638 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Nancy are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alain Belbey.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
9.50
Martin Hamed hits a low pass to Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AS Nancy are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
10.11
Terry Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfonso Florio. Seeing a gap ahead, Alfonso Florio plays the ball forward to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau edges inside the box! Guillaume Bruneau takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu.
11.23
Warren Carter takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Abassi Laspalles. Abassi Laspalles heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Martin Hamed jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
12.37
Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cort holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Cort whips in a cross ball towards Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.40
Kwami Ghanhouan flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.41
Gilles Baghdad decides to run forward with the ball. Gilles Baghdad chips the ball to his team mate, Youl Alidor Friio. Youl Alidor Friio plays a one-two with Mathieur Levrat and advances towards the goal... Youl Alidor Friio shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
18.45
Antoine Schouft flicks a high pass forward. Alfonso Florio controls it well on his chest. Alfonso Florio sees Rio Cort in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Cort whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.03
Jean-Marie Espatero knocks the ball forward to Kwami Ghanhouan. Kwami Ghanhouan flicks a high pass forward. Youl Alidor Friio collects the pass. Youl Alidor Friio shoots from long range but it flies wide!
24.48
Kwami Ghanhouan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kwami Ghanhouan hits a low pass to Youl Alidor Friio. Youl Alidor Friio takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.41
Terry Priestley gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Rio Cort plays a one-two with Toifilou Forge and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Rio Cort provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
32.49
Omer Brighton knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthieu Grégorini. Matthieu Grégorini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.37
Gilles Baghdad passes the ball forward to Yves Grégoire. Yves Grégoire sees space and advances. Yves Grégoire puts a great ball through. Matthieu Grégorini runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.54
Alfonso Florio makes a simple pass to Rio Cort. Rio Cort makes a defence splitting pass to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Toifilou Forge!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Nancy appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AS Nancy kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Gilles Baghdad deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Hamed. Martin Hamed deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youl Alidor Friio. Youl Alidor Friio edges inside the box! Youl Alidor Friio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.14
Antoine Schouft hits a low pass to Warren Carter. Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cort holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Cort knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.55
Antoine Schouft threads the ball through to Warren Carter. Warren Carter makes a probing pass to Rio Cort. Rio Cort makes a probing pass to Guillaume Bruneau but he's offside!
57.10
Martin Hamed threads a neat ball through to Youl Alidor Friio. Youl Alidor Friio rushes past Terry Priestley! Youl Alidor Friio shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Dianboto Fischer manages to gather it easily.
60.56
Arnauld Grenet hits a low pass to Warren Carter. Warren Carter flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cort holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Cort knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fadel Ntumpa Nsafu who gathers it comfortably.
66.20
Warren Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau edges inside the box! Guillaume Bruneau tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.27
Kwami Ghanhouan threads the ball through to Matthieu Grégorini. Matthieu Grégorini whips in a cross ball towards Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.39
Kader Sarr passes the ball forward to Warren Carter. Warren Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Cort. Rio Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Abassi Laspalles. Abassi Laspalles makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
79.54
Jean-Marie Espatero receives the ball from a throw-in from Hugo Verges. Jean-Marie Espatero flicks a high ball forward to Kwami Ghanhouan who takes it down. Kwami Ghanhouan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathieur Levrat. Mathieur Levrat advances inside the box! Mathieur Levrat side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.22
Warren Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillaume Bruneau but he's offside!
84.24
Arnauld Grenet pushes up the pitch. Arnauld Grenet flicks a high pass forward. Rio Cort collects the pass. Rio Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Toifilou Forge but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.41
Alfonso Florio chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau plays a quick one-two with Toifilou Forge and rushes in on goal... Guillaume Bruneau shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

AS Nancy

FC Metz
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
28.6%
40.5%
31%

Scorers
Youl Alidor Friio 47
Mathieur Levrat 71
Guillaume Bruneau 18, 66, 85
Toifilou Forge 43

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillaume Bruneau of FC Metz

Match Ratings