Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Bastia. A crowd of 20,431 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off and get the match underway!
3.45
0-0With vision, Fernando Alonso plays the ball forward to Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.49
0-0Manuel Chavrondier makes a simple pass to Jean Francois Rodriguez. Jean Francois Rodriguez sees space and advances. Jean Francois Rodriguez plays a one-two with Tomasz Peyrlade and advances towards the goal... Jean Francois Rodriguez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
10.06
Jean-Claude Giresse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Chavrondier. Manuel Chavrondier hits a low pass to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero plays a one-two with Edgar Lima and advances towards the goal... Hugo Guerrero takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
16.09
Oscar Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Chavrondier controls it well on his chest. Manuel Chavrondier flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Hugo Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
18.04
0-0Damir Chelle clumsily knocks into Jean-Claude Giresse. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Claude Giresse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.22
Jean Francois Rodriguez threads the ball through to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade edges inside the box! Tomasz Peyrlade shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.30
Fernando Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero threads the ball through into the box. Sebastian Duran shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
32.16
0-0FC Metz are in full control of this game.
33.52
0-0Showing composure, Jean Francois Rodriguez picks a pass forward to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Louis Abriel.
38.05
With some swift thinking, Jean Francois Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.58
Matt Hutchison pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matt Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
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. Bastia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bastia start the second half!
47.34
0-0Oscar Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Lima who takes it down. Edgar Lima makes a probing pass between the defence to Hugo Guerrero. Nils Palumbo hacks Hugo Guerrero from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
53.52
Romero P. Caminero sees Miguel Leon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Leon whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
54.17
Jean-Louis Abriel flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Castro who brings the ball under control. Felipe Castro passes the ball forward to Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Claude Giresse.
57.36
FC Metz are playing very defensively.
60.32
Damir Chelle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Stuart Brady is on top of it.
65.01
Manuel Chavrondier makes a probing pass to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero runs straight at the defence! Jean-Louis Abriel hacks Hugo Guerrero from behind! Penalty not given!!
66.20
Matt Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Brady who gathers it comfortably.
69.13
0-0Fernando Alonso plays the ball forward to Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Duran makes a great pass forward. Romero P. Caminero runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.44
Jean Francois Rodriguez hits a low pass to Oscar Fernandez. Oscar Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Lima controls it well on his chest. Edgar Lima shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.49
Jean-Louis Abriel threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso makes a simple pass to Romero P. Caminero. Romero P. Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.56
Fernando Alonso hits a low pass to Damir Chelle. Damir Chelle lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Brady didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
81.44
0-0Damir Chelle flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Castro easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Duran. Sebastian Duran jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Callum James. That should have been a goal!
83.21
Damir Chelle hits a low pass to Fernando Alonso. Fernando Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Brady who gathers it comfortably.
84.14
Manuel Chavrondier knocks the ball forward to Jean Francois Rodriguez. With vision, Jean Francois Rodriguez laces a through ball forward to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade advances inside the box! Tomasz Peyrlade shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Alec Greig.
85.59
Jean Francois Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Claude Giresse. Jean-Claude Giresse makes a probing pass to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Oscar Fernandez makes a probing pass to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima skips past Jean-Louis Abriel! Edgar Lima strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Brady of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Brady (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Jean-Michel Castets (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Claude Giresse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Silvio Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Chavrondier (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Oscar Fernandez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jean Francois Rodriguez (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Tomasz Peyrlade (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Aguilar (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Herve Le Roux (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Greig (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nils Palumbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Louis Abriel (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matt Hutchison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Felipe Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Damir Chelle (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Fernando Alonso (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Torsten Töpfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Caminero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Miguel Leon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sebastian Duran (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Mohammed Clement (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Verges (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rainer Cziommer (DEF) | 0 | |