Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 17,648 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
6.56
0-0Leandro Edmundo threads the ball through to Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina threads the ball through to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.55
Anthony Rukavina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joseph Song. Joseph Song shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
10.38
0-0Jan Høgh flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Bonera. Demetrio Bonera chips the ball to his team mate, Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.29
Cristian Rodríguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Rukavina shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.39
Lucian Buscan chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph Song. Joseph Song knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Hopkin.
22.23
0-0Kevin Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguael Assati. Miguael Assati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Friio. Willy Friio chips the ball to his team mate, Ramon Van Der Laan. Ramon Van Der Laan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Willy Meride.
27.38
0-1Pape Nogueira kicks a strong pass forward to Ramon Van Der Laan. Ramon Van Der Laan goes all the way! Ramon Van Der Laan tries a spectacular strike. Ramon Van Der Laan scores for Girondins de Bordeaux!!
32.47
Kubilay Bulent sees space and advances. Kubilay Bulent shoots from long range. Marinus Zijm easily smothers it.
34.19
0-1Miguael Assati catches Alain Soro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alain Soro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.42
Leandro Edmundo chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina knocks the ball forward to Joseph Song. Joseph Song shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
44.47
Demetrio Bonera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Friio. Willy Friio plays a perfect one-two with Orlando Amoros and rushes in on goal... Willy Friio shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Girondins de Bordeaux get the second half underway!
48.45
Lucian Buscan makes a probing pass to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.43
0-1Miguael Assati hacks Anthony Rukavina from behind! The referee calls over Miguael Assati and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Anthony Rukavina runs off the knock.
54.11
Regis Grun knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Bulent. Kubilay Bulent makes a simple pass to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Marinus Zijm manages to gather it comfortably.
60.57
Anthony Rukavina sees space and advances. Anthony Rukavina tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Marinus Zijm easily smothers it!
65.46
0-1Steffen Hässler barges into Cedric Laslandes. Steffen Hässler is given a warning by the referee! Cedric Laslandes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.55
Anthony Rukavina kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph Song. Joseph Song knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.16
Ramon Van Der Laan chips the ball to his team mate, Orlando Amoros. Orlando Amoros shoots from outside the area. Orlando Amoros scores for Girondins de Bordeaux!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
24.6%
43.5%
31.9%
Scorers