Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 8,999 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean Francois Lecocq.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jean Francois Lecocq.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
1-0Warren Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Abassi Laspalles. Abassi Laspalles makes a simple pass, allowing Toifilou Forge to run into the box. Toifilou Forge comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Edern Larrieu had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
6.15
1-0Jannick Quintero kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Geis. Tobias Geis threads a neat ball through to Kai Hoeness. Kai Hoeness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.12
Jannick Quintero threads a neat ball through to Steven Wallemme. Steven Wallemme threads a neat ball through to Thomas Malouda. Thomas Malouda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dianboto Fischer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.26
1-1Steven Wallemme chips the ball to his team mate, Guy Chaveriat. Guy Chaveriat plays a one-two with Kai Hoeness and advances towards the goal... Guy Chaveriat shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Dianboto Fischer.
16.42
1-1It's a corner kick. J-Clau Legwinski kicks a low ball out wide. Warren Carter reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.33
1-1Miguael Ben Askar sees J-Clau Legwinski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. J-Clau Legwinski threads a neat ball through to Kai Hoeness. Kai Hoeness lofts in a cross ball towards Guy Chaveriat. Guy Chaveriat connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.18
Warren Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abassi Laspalles. Abassi Laspalles cuts inside the box! Abassi Laspalles side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.36
Jannick Quintero makes a probing pass to Tobias Geis. Tobias Geis sees Kai Hoeness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Hoeness tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.44
Warren Carter hits a low pass to Abassi Laspalles. Abassi Laspalles lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Cort. Rio Cort directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.05
1-1Warren Carter comes in with a very late challenge on J-Clau Legwinski. The referee motions to Warren Carter to come over. It's a red card!! J-Clau Legwinski runs off the knock.
45.00
Serge Diani kicks a strong pass forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain kick off!
49.22
Tobias Geis threads a neat ball through to Guy Chaveriat. Guy Chaveriat shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
51.07
Alfonso Florio makes a probing pass to Abassi Laspalles. Abassi Laspalles knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jannick Quintero.
57.44
Alfonso Florio knocks the ball forward to Rio Cort. Rio Cort advances inside the box! Rio Cort comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Edern Larrieu gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
60.15
1-1Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Ross Marr replacing Steven Wallemme .
65.14
Serge Diani makes a probing pass to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
66.08
1-1Serge Diani barges into J-Clau Legwinski. The referee calls over Serge Diani and shows him a yellow card! J-Clau Legwinski stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.29
J-Clau Legwinski threads the ball through to Thomas Malouda. Thomas Malouda shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.48
1-1Eugne Lima catches Serge Diani on the ankles. The referee calls over Eugne Lima and shows him a yellow card! Serge Diani carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.50
Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Jean-Marc Reveillére replacing Pascal Senoussi .
81.19
1-1Serge Diani threads a neat ball through to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge puts a great ball through. Rio Cort runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.04
J-Clau Legwinski flicks a high ball forward to Kai Hoeness who takes it down. Kai Hoeness rushes past Kader Sarr! Kai Hoeness muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.57
Eugne Lima threads a neat ball through to Tobias Geis. Tobias Geis knocks the ball to his team mate, Guy Chaveriat. Guy Chaveriat tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
31.8%
43.9%
24.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Toifilou Forge of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dianboto Fischer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kader Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arnauld Grenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Terry Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gilles Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso Florio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Warren Carter (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Abassi Laspalles (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Rio Cort (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Serge Diani (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Sabri De Neff (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Edern Larrieu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Miguael Ben Askar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jannick Quintero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugne Lima (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Pascal Senoussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tobias Geis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | J-Clau Legwinski (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steven Wallemme (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kai Hoeness (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Thomas Malouda (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Guy Chaveriat (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jean-Marc Reveillére (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ross Marr (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Guillermo Fichaux (DEF) | 0 | |