Match Report


FC MetzFC Metz     Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart BradyS. Brady66
G
1
G
68Adnan AdamA. Adam
Jean-Michel CastetsJ. Castets75
D
2
D
71Xavier RascleX. Rascle
Jean-Claude GiresseJ. Giresse75
D
3captain
D
69Arnaud ChaveyriatA. Chaveyriat
Callum JamesC. James66
D
captain4
D
68Ahmed PetereynsA. Petereyns
Silvio AlvesS. Alves65
D
5
M
77Angelo PeyreladeA. Peyrelade
Manuel ChavrondierM. Chavrondier75
M
6
M
69Gavin MooreG. Moore
Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez67
M
7
M
66Duccio MargiottaD. Margiotta
Jean Francois RodriguezJ. Rodriguez66
M
8
M
53Edern LambourdeE. Lambourde
Edgar LimaE. Lima73
A
9
A
71Mike HitchcockM. Hitchcock
Hugo GuerreroH. Guerrero66
A
10
A
68Mauricio MorenoM. Moreno
Tomasz PeyrladeT. Peyrlade63
A
11
A
67Hugo SuarezH. Suarez
 
Jose PeiroJ. Peiro65
D
12
D
68Mike RowettM. Rowett
Adolfo AguilarA. Aguilar65
G
13
D
68Nicolas VidalN. Vidal
Herve Le RouxH. Le Roux60
D
14
D
67Jan Vennegoor BergerJ. Berger

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 16,653 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.


0.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
4.41
Silvio Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Fernandez. Oscar Fernandez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oscar Fernandez knocks the ball forward, putting Edgar Lima through on goal. Edgar Lima shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Adnan Adam. Excellent save.
14.56
Manuel Chavrondier comes in with a late challenge on Xavier Rascle. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Xavier Rascle grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.16
Duccio Margiotta flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Suarez controls it well on his chest. Hugo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Angelo Peyrelade. With a superhuman jump, Angelo Peyrelade connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.05
Duccio Margiotta takes it forward alone. Duccio Margiotta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Brady who gathers it comfortably.
22.42
Arnaud Chaveyriat clumsily knocks into Edgar Lima. The referee warns Arnaud Chaveyriat to calm down! Edgar Lima runs off the knock.
26.22
Gavin Moore passes the ball forward to Angelo Peyrelade. Angelo Peyrelade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
27.10
Arnaud Chaveyriat knocks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Rascle. Xavier Rascle makes a simple pass to Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.21
Arnaud Chaveyriat hacks Tomasz Peyrlade from behind! The referee calls over Arnaud Chaveyriat and shows him a yellow card! Tomasz Peyrlade stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.51
Showing composure, Mauricio Moreno plays the ball forward to Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock skips past Jean-Claude Giresse! Some world-class footwork from Mike Hitchcock provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
49.08
Duccio Margiotta flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Moreno who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Moreno shoots from 25 yards but somehow Stuart Brady manages to keep it out.
61.58
Jean-Claude Giresse knocks the ball forward to Oscar Fernandez. Oscar Fernandez sees Edgar Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Lima skips past Xavier Rascle! Edgar Lima looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Edgar Lima scores for FC Metz!!
69.23
Jean-Claude Giresse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Fernandez. Oscar Fernandez brings the ball forward. Oscar Fernandez shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.48
Callum James pushes mid-way up the pitch. Callum James runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Callum James makes a great pass forward. Edgar Lima runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.17
Hugo Suarez makes a probing pass to Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Fernandez.
78.05
Ahmed Petereyns hits a low pass to Duccio Margiotta. Duccio Margiotta plays the ball forward to Mauricio Moreno. Mauricio Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Angelo Peyrelade. Jean Francois Rodriguez clumsily knocks into Angelo Peyrelade. Angelo Peyrelade appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
81.03
Angelo Peyrelade kicks a strong pass forward to Duccio Margiotta. Duccio Margiotta decides to run forward with the ball. Duccio Margiotta knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Moreno. Mauricio Moreno makes a deft header but is denied by Silvio Alves. Excellent block.
83.02
Duccio Margiotta flicks a high pass forward. Mike Hitchcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.10
Oscar Fernandez launches a long ball forward into the other half. Edgar Lima whips in a cross ball towards Jean Francois Rodriguez. Jean Francois Rodriguez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Adnan Adam is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.57
Xavier Rascle makes a strong solo run forward. Xavier Rascle knocks the ball forward to Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Gavin Moore flicks a high pass forward. Mike Hitchcock controls it well on his chest. Mike Hitchcock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Claude Giresse.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Metz

Montpellier HSC
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
29.9%
40.3%
29.9%

Scorers
Edgar Lima 62
Jean Francois Rodriguez 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Lima of FC Metz

Match Ratings