Match Report


Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille     FC MetzFC Metz
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez76
G
captain1
G
65Adolfo AguilarA. Aguilar
Youssouf BaghdadY. Baghdad75
D
2
D
75Jean-Michel CastetsJ. Castets
Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia74
D
3
D
74Jean-Claude GiresseJ. Giresse
Piotr DeynaP. Deyna70
D
4captain
D
66Callum JamesC. James
Leonardo BlancoL. Blanco78
M
5
D
65Silvio AlvesS. Alves
David SousaD. Sousa76
M
6
M
74Manuel ChavrondierM. Chavrondier
Mathieu PromentM. Proment73
M
7
M
67Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez
Carlos SuarezC. Suarez70
M
8
M
66Jean Francois RodriguezJ. Rodriguez
Martin RubioM. Rubio75
A
9
A
73Edgar LimaE. Lima
Vikash JayV. Jay74
A
10
A
66Hugo GuerreroH. Guerrero
David MasonD. Mason72
A
11
A
63Tomasz PeyrladeT. Peyrlade
 
Peter HoflandP. Hofland70
D
12
D
65Jose PeiroJ. Peiro
Danijel HistillolesD. Histilloles70
D
13
D
60Herve Le RouxH. Le Roux
Alfredo CortesA. Cortes70
M
14
A
60Muller KlosM. Klos

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 20,173 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lilian Gravelaine.


0.00
FC Metz get the match underway!
2.52
Youssouf Baghdad flicks a high pass forward. Piotr Deyna controls it well on his chest. Piotr Deyna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Mason. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Adolfo Aguilar. Excellent save.
9.06
Jean Francois Rodriguez hits a low pass to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade plays a one-two with Hugo Guerrero and advances towards the goal... Tomasz Peyrlade rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
15.07
Mathieu Proment receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Suarez. Mathieu Proment surges forward with the ball. Mathieu Proment knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
18.55
Mathieu Proment sees David Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.52
David Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.03
Youssouf Baghdad threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Garcia. Without breaking stride, Mauricio Garcia plays the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.50
With imagination, David Sousa plays the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Claude Giresse.
34.15
Mauricio Garcia threads a neat ball through to David Sousa. David Sousa passes the ball forward to Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
36.22
David Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Martin Rubio who brings the ball under control. Martin Rubio shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.10
Mauricio Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment makes a simple pass to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.03
Edgar Lima comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Garcia. The referee calls over Edgar Lima and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Mathieu Proment takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of David Sousa. David Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay plays a one-two with Martin Rubio and rushes in on goal... Vikash Jay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Adolfo Aguilar has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Olympique de Marseille start the second half!
49.46
Youssouf Baghdad deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Sousa. David Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio whips the ball goalwards with his head. Adolfo Aguilar manages to gather it.
57.57
Manuel Chavrondier threads a neat ball through to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade rushes past Youssouf Baghdad! Tomasz Peyrlade side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Rodriguez smothers it!
63.55
Manuel Chavrondier threads the ball through to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
65.43
Hugo Guerrero passes the ball forward to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Guerrero but he's offside!
66.49
With great vision, Carlos Suarez plays the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
69.04
Mathieu Proment decides to run forward with the ball. Mathieu Proment shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
75.07
Mathieu Proment barges into Manuel Chavrondier. The referee calls over Mathieu Proment and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Chavrondier stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.33
Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Danijel Histilloles replacing Carlos Suarez and Alfredo Cortes replacing David Mason .
83.22
Vikash Jay barges into Jean Francois Rodriguez. The referee brings Vikash Jay to one side and gives him a warning! Jean Francois Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.30
Vikash Jay kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique de Marseille

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

Possession
68.3%
31.7%
Play Area
23.3%
48.3%
28.3%

Scorers
Martin Rubio 27, 36
Carlos Suarez 39
Vikash Jay 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Rubio of Olympique de Marseille

Match Ratings