Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 17,495 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AS Saint-Étienne and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dagui Mboma.
0.00
0-0AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
2.17
0-0Jean-Louis Heurlié makes a simple pass to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.48
0-0Hugo Guerrero threads the ball through to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
4.58
Luke Upson makes a simple pass to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin flicks a high pass forward. Warren Bastin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.30
Quim Castro threads a neat ball through to Fabrice Bottelin. Fabrice Bottelin makes an attacking run forward. Fabrice Bottelin whips in a cross ball towards Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.22
0-0Warren Bastin catches Manuel Chavrondier on the ankles. The referee calls over Warren Bastin and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Chavrondier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.52
0-0Nicolas Walter hacks Jean Francois Rodriguez from behind! The referee warns Nicolas Walter to calm down! Jean Francois Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.41
Carlos Martin barges into Oscar Fernandez. Carlos Martin is shown the yellow card! Oscar Fernandez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.41
0-0AS Saint-Étienne are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
28.42
Jean Francois Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Oscar Fernandez. Oscar Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.08
1-0Danijel Mamouni hits a low pass to Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.10
1-0Edgar Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Medhi Eloi!
40.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Danijel Mamouni plays the ball forward to Nicolas Walter. Nicolas Walter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
1-0Jean Francois Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima puts a great ball through. Tomasz Peyrlade runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
48.44
Fabrice Bottelin flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Martin collects the pass. Carlos Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Brady who gathers it comfortably.
49.49
Luke Upson comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Lima. Luke Upson is given a warning by the referee! Edgar Lima gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.55
Carlos Martin clumsily knocks into Oscar Fernandez. Carlos Martin is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Fernandez runs off the knock.
55.41
Jean-Claude Giresse hacks Warren Bastin from behind! Jean-Claude Giresse is given a warning by the referee! Warren Bastin stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.16
Fabrice Bottelin surges forward with the ball. Fabrice Bottelin knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Bastin. Warren Bastin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Brady with no chance!! Goal for AS Saint-Étienne!
61.16
2-0AS Saint-Étienne have made 2 substitutions with Arnauld Debec replacing Luke Upson and Alexandre Aristouy replacing Warren Bastin .
66.48
Carlos Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Aristouy. Alexandre Aristouy tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
71.54
Jean Francois Rodriguez makes an attacking run forward. Jean Francois Rodriguez plays a quick one-two with Tomasz Peyrlade and rushes in on goal... Jean Francois Rodriguez tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.48
2-1Oscar Fernandez brings the ball forward. Oscar Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Jean-Louis Heurlié.
83.06
Carlos Martin barges into Edgar Lima. The referee calls over Carlos Martin again and warns him to calm down! Edgar Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.27
Callum James flicks a high pass forward. Jean Francois Rodriguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Francois Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnauld Debec.
89.57
Carlos Martin knocks the ball forward to Moussa Biancarelli. Moussa Biancarelli whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Aristouy. Alexandre Aristouy powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Jean-Claude Giresse plays the ball forward to Oscar Fernandez. Oscar Fernandez darts forward. Oscar Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
23.7%
47.4%
28.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean Francois Rodriguez of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Medhi Eloi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frank Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luke Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Quim Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Louis Heurlié (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabrice Bottelin (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Carlos Martin (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Danijel Mamouni (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Warren Bastin (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Nicolas Walter (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Moussa Biancarelli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Arnauld Debec (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kodjo Valenconi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Aristouy (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stuart Brady (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jean-Michel Castets (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Claude Giresse (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Callum James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Silvio Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Chavrondier (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Fernandez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jean Francois Rodriguez (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tomasz Peyrlade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Aguilar (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Herve Le Roux (DEF) | 0 | |