Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 9,856 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tchiressoua Molinier.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tchiressoua Molinier.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with AS Saint-Étienne kicking off!
3.43
0-0Steed Agathe makes a strong solo run forward. Steed Agathe flicks a high pass forward. Camel Bayle controls it well on his chest. Camel Bayle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dianboto Fischer who gathers it comfortably.
4.56
0-0Warren Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.05
Shabani Laspalles flicks a high pass forward. Devanir Martel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Devanir Martel tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
9.23
Shabani Laspalles flicks a high pass forward to Camel Bayle who brings the ball under control. Camel Bayle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
12.10
Warren Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort edges inside the box! Rio Cort makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.33
0-1Martin Atherton receives the ball from a throw-in from Shabani Laspalles. Martin Atherton passes the ball forward to Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley knocks in a cross ball towards Devanir Martel. Devanir Martel whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.07
Shabani Laspalles runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Shabani Laspalles plays a one-two with Camel Bayle and rushes in on goal... Shabani Laspalles cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Dianboto Fischer had no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
21.31
Martin Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Devanir Martel collects the pass. Devanir Martel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.38
Terry Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Carter. Warren Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.00
Steed Agathe passes the ball forward to Martin Atherton. Martin Atherton hits a low pass to Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Priestley.
30.45
0-2Colin Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle chips the ball to his team mate, Devanir Martel. Devanir Martel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
33.06
0-2Warren Carter threads the ball through to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge makes a probing pass to Rio Cort but he's offside!
36.12
Antoine Schouft flicks a high ball forward to Alfonso Florio who takes it down. Alfonso Florio sees Abassi Laspalles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abassi Laspalles shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
38.51
Martin Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Devanir Martel. Devanir Martel shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.51
Warren Carter flicks a high ball forward to Abassi Laspalles who takes it down. Abassi Laspalles knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Galadames.
42.06
Showing composure, Colin Caldwell plays the ball forward to Devanir Martel. Devanir Martel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. AS Saint-Étienne 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
FC Metz kick off!
47.26
Arnauld Grenet flicks a high pass forward. Warren Carter controls it well on his chest. Warren Carter sees Toifilou Forge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Toifilou Forge deftly passes the ball to Abassi Laspalles, releasing him through on goal. Abassi Laspalles comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.05
Alfonso Florio flicks a high pass forward. Abassi Laspalles collects the pass. Abassi Laspalles skips past John Dodd! Abassi Laspalles rockets a shot on goal. Cristiano Veloso gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
55.19
Shabani Laspalles makes a probing pass to Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Priestley.
57.48
Warren Carter sees Toifilou Forge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Toifilou Forge plays a scrappy one-two with Abassi Laspalles and advances towards the goal... Toifilou Forge muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Veloso smothers it!
59.39
0-2Colin Caldwell barges into Warren Carter. The referee calls over Colin Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Warren Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.09
Martin Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Dianboto Fischer!
63.14
0-2Jacques Dufresne makes a strong solo run forward. Jacques Dufresne flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Paisley. Nicholas Paisley skips past Kader Sarr! Arnauld Grenet clumsily knocks into Nicholas Paisley. Penalty not given!!
65.07
Steed Agathe plays the ball forward to Martin Atherton. Martin Atherton passes the ball forward to Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle advances inside the box! Camel Bayle side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.33
Alfonso Florio flicks a high pass forward. Toifilou Forge collects the pass. Toifilou Forge shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.09
Colin Caldwell comes back to take the throw-in. Shabani Laspalles flicks a high pass forward. Camel Bayle collects the pass. Camel Bayle knocks in a cross ball towards Devanir Martel. Devanir Martel fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.52
With a delightful solo run, Warren Carter stretches the opposition's defence. Warren Carter deftly passes the ball to Rio Cort, releasing him through on goal. Rio Cort strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Cristiano Veloso.
81.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Caldwell plays the ball forward to Camel Bayle. Camel Bayle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Paisley but he's offside!
84.08
0-2Warren Carter hacks Colin Caldwell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Caldwell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.10
Antoine Schouft hits a low pass to Warren Carter. Warren Carter surges forward with the ball. Warren Carter finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Alfonso Florio hits a low pass to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
27.2%
47.8%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shabani Laspalles of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dianboto Fischer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kader Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arnauld Grenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antoine Schouft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Terry Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso Florio (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Warren Carter (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Abassi Laspalles (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Cort (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sabri De Neff (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cristiano Veloso (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steed Agathe (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Pablo Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacques Dufresne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Atherton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Shabani Laspalles (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Nicholas Paisley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Camel Bayle (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Devanir Martel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Orlando Carnot (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jerome Fujen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pierluigi Murgita (ATT) | 0 | |