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 Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 19,652 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Augusto Delhommeau.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Olympique de Marseille kicking off!
2.36
0-0David Sousa hacks Jean Francois Rodriguez from behind! The referee calls over David Sousa and shows him a yellow card! Jean Francois Rodriguez runs off the knock.
6.38
1-0Callum James flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Francois Rodriguez. Jean Francois Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Fernandez. Oscar Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.54
1-0Callum James flicks a high ball forward to Tomasz Peyrlade who takes it down. Tomasz Peyrlade knocks the ball forward to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mauricio Rodriguez.
16.38
1-0It's a corner kick. Manuel Chavrondier kicks a low ball out wide. Oscar Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.42
1-0Jean-Michel Castets makes a strong solo run forward. Jean-Michel Castets threads a neat ball through to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade plays a quick one-two with Edgar Lima and rushes in on goal... Tomasz Peyrlade side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.44
Without breaking stride, Carlos Suarez plays the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Stuart Brady, sees it late!! Goal for Olympique de Marseille!
27.47
David Mason catches Jean-Claude Giresse on the ankles. David Mason is shown the yellow card! Jean-Claude Giresse runs off the knock.
33.41
With great vision, Jean Francois Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Edgar Lima through on goal. Some silky footwork from Edgar Lima provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
44.17
1-1Mathieu Proment flicks a high ball forward to David Mason who takes it down. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Callum James flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Hugo Guerrero advances inside the box! Hugo Guerrero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Olympique de Marseille also appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz switch their attack play to Cross Balls and their overall play to Counter Attack.
45.00
FC Metz kick off!
47.50
1-1Carlos Suarez knocks the ball forward to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Vikash Jay. Oscar Fernandez hacks Vikash Jay from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
47.50
1-1The referee points to the spot..
48.28
Vikash Jay takes a long run up. What a cracker!! Stuart Brady had no chance!!
51.39
Carlos Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum James.
53.38
David Sousa changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Brady who gathers it comfortably.
54.12
1-2Callum James threads a neat ball through to Manuel Chavrondier. Manuel Chavrondier chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Peyrlade. With a superhuman jump, Tomasz Peyrlade connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Mauricio Garcia is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
57.24
Mauricio Garcia passes the ball forward to Mathieu Proment. Mathieu Proment sees David Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.21
1-2Jean-Claude Giresse barges into Vikash Jay. The referee brings Jean-Claude Giresse to one side and gives him a warning! Vikash Jay stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.04
Mathieu Proment takes it forward alone. Mathieu Proment knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Chavrondier.
65.32
Jean Francois Rodriguez comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Blanco. Jean Francois Rodriguez is given a warning by the referee! Leonardo Blanco runs off the knock.
69.04
Mathieu Proment passes the ball forward to Vikash Jay. Vikash Jay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum James.
71.43
1-2Mathieu Proment changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mathieu Proment knocks the ball forward to David Mason but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.38
With great vision, Jean Francois Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero threads a neat, attacking ball through to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Mauricio Rodriguez. What a great pair of hands!
75.54
Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
77.27
1-2Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Alfredo Cortes replacing Carlos Suarez and Hauke Jentsch replacing David Mason .
79.40
Alfredo Cortes hits a low pass to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stuart Brady gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
83.39
Jean Francois Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssouf Baghdad.
85.03
Oscar Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tomasz Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Hofland.
89.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Oscar Fernandez picks a pass forward to Manuel Chavrondier. Manuel Chavrondier threads a neat ball through to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Mauricio Rodriguez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
31.2%
48.1%
20.8%
Scorers
| Edgar Lima 6 | Leonardo Blanco 22 Vikash Jay 48 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Lima of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Brady (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jean-Michel Castets (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Claude Giresse (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Callum James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Silvio Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Chavrondier (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oscar Fernandez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jean Francois Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edgar Lima (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tomasz Peyrlade (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Peiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adolfo Aguilar (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Herve Le Roux (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mauricio Rodriguez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Youssouf Baghdad (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Garcia (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Blanco (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | David Sousa (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Mathieu Proment (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Carlos Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Martin Rubio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vikash Jay (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | David Mason (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Danijel Histilloles (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alfredo Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Hauke Jentsch (ATT) | 6 | |