Match Report
| Bastia | Bastia |  |  | FC Metz | FC Metz | ||||||||||||||||
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| Jean-Christophe Monier | J. Monier |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 | | Dianboto Fischer | D. Fischer | |||||||||
| Hamada Isabey | H. Isabey | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 65 | | Kader Sarr | K. Sarr | ||||||||
| Vincent Isabey | V. Isabey | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Arnauld Grenet | A. Grenet | |||||||||
| Morgan Cristallini | M. Cristallini |  | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Antoine Schouft | A. Schouft | |||||||||
| Corentin Ahamada | C. Ahamada | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 50 |  | Terry Priestley | T. Priestley | |||||||||
| Alberto Robin | A. Robin | | 56 | M | | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Alfonso Florio | A. Florio | ||||||||
| Willy Roy | W. Roy | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Warren Carter | W. Carter | |||||||||
| Dion Draper | D. Draper | | 53 | M | | 8 | | A | 72 | | Abassi Laspalles | A. Laspalles | |||||||||
| Moktar Thetis | M. Thetis | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Guillaume Bruneau | G. Bruneau | |||||||||
| Pierre Bradaia | P. Bradaia | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Toifilou Forge | T. Forge | |||||||||
| Edouard Besson | E. Besson | | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Rio Cort | R. Cort | |||||||||
| Andy McStay | A. McStay |  | 65 | G | | 12 | | M | 64 | | Sabri De Neff | S. De Neff | |||||||||
| Richard Arveladze | R. Arveladze |  | 57 | G | | 13 | | M | 63 |  | Martin Hierro | M. Hierro | |||||||||
| Seyni Sadane | S. Sadane | | 54 | D | | 14 | | G | 56 | | Kieron Walsh | K. Walsh | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Armand Cesari where Bastia play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 8,722 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bastia 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 Manuel Eloi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bastia 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 Manuel Eloi.
0.00
0-0Bastia kick off the first half!
3.50
0-0Alfonso Florio catches Alberto Robin on the ankles. Alfonso Florio is warned by the referee! Alberto Robin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.51
0-0Warren Carter plays the ball forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
16.57
0-0Warren Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau whips in a cross ball towards Abassi Laspalles. Abassi Laspalles powers a header at goal but Jean-Christophe Monier is on top of it.
18.49
0-0Warren Carter barges into Willy Roy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Willy Roy gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.50
Corentin Ahamada barges into Warren Carter. The referee warns Corentin Ahamada to calm down! Warren Carter runs off the knock.
21.43
Warren Carter makes a probing pass to Abassi Laspalles. Abassi Laspalles skips past Vincent Isabey! Abassi Laspalles comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Jean-Christophe Monier easily smothers it!
24.17
Warren Carter sees space and advances. Warren Carter whips in a cross ball towards Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
26.29
0-0Corentin Ahamada chips the ball to his team mate, Edouard Besson. Edouard Besson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pierre Bradaia is offside!
28.15
Warren Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Cort. Rio Cort shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
30.14
1-0Hamada Isabey flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Robin who brings the ball neatly under control. Alberto Robin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alberto Robin knocks the ball forward, putting Moktar Thetis through on goal. Moktar Thetis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dianboto Fischer with no chance!! Goal for Bastia!
34.43
1-0Alberto Robin comes in with a late challenge on Warren Carter. Alberto Robin is shown the yellow card! Warren Carter runs off the knock.
36.20
Warren Carter plays the ball forward to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau whips in a cross ball towards Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge powers a header at goal. Jean-Christophe Monier gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.47
Dion Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bastia 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
FC Metz kick off!
49.13
1-0Corentin Ahamada hits a low pass to Pierre Bradaia. Pierre Bradaia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kader Sarr.
54.12
Corentin Ahamada flicks a high ball forward to Edouard Besson who takes it down. Edouard Besson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dianboto Fischer who gathers it comfortably.
60.37
1-0Bastia have made 2 substitutions with Richard Arveladze replacing Willy Roy and Seyni Sadane replacing Edouard Besson .
63.12
Dion Draper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moktar Thetis. Moktar Thetis edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Moktar Thetis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Warren Carter plays the ball forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge passes the ball forward but Rio Cort is offside!
72.51
Warren Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abassi Laspalles. Abassi Laspalles plays a one-two with Rio Cort and advances towards the goal... Abassi Laspalles shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.11
Alfonso Florio kicks a strong pass forward to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau plays a one-two with Abassi Laspalles and rushes in on goal... Guillaume Bruneau cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
77.23
Bastia have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Vincent Isabey .
89.07
Antoine Schouft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Carter. Warren Carter hits a low pass to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau puts a great ball through. Rio Cort runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
24.2%
48.5%
27.3%
Scorers
| Moktar Thetis 30, 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Moktar Thetis of Bastia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jean-Christophe Monier (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hamada Isabey (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Vincent Isabey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Morgan Cristallini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Corentin Ahamada (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Robin (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Willy Roy (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dion Draper (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Moktar Thetis (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Pierre Bradaia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edouard Besson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Arveladze (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Seyni Sadane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Warren Carter (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Abassi Laspalles (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Cort (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sabri De Neff (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 0 | |