Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille OSC play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 18,530 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Lille OSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Lille OSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
3.49
0-0Leandro Edmundo passes the ball forward to Kubilay Bulent. Kubilay Bulent chips the ball to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nelson Viscaal!
4.48
Anthony Rukavina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from outside the area but somehow Nelson Viscaal manages to keep it out.
6.45
0-0Regis Grun deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan passes the ball forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.36
Lucian Buscan threads the ball through to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Nelson Viscaal!
15.34
Alain Soro kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Nelson Viscaal manages to keep it out.
16.07
0-0Lucian Buscan knocks the ball forward to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Di Salvatore.
22.30
Alain Soro chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nelson Viscaal easily smothers it!
24.10
Fritz Safanjon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Barret. Victor Barret plays a perfect one-two with Alberto Serrano and rushes in on goal... Victor Barret cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Willy Meride.
26.37
Kubilay Bulent passes the ball forward to Joseph Song. Joseph Song shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Nelson Viscaal.
27.44
Fritz Safanjon advances with the ball. Fritz Safanjon shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.36
Fritz Safanjon makes a simple pass to Victor Barret. Victor Barret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.48
Kubilay Bulent takes it forward alone. Kubilay Bulent whips in a cross ball towards Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Nelson Viscaal is on top of it.
38.21
Alain Soro kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Kubilay Bulent chips the ball to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara plays a perfect one-two with Joseph Song and rushes in on goal... Augustine Okpara makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Nelson Viscaal easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Lille OSC kick off and get the second half underway!
48.20
Kubilay Bulent chips the ball to his team mate, Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.34
Leandro Edmundo decides to run forward with the ball. Leandro Edmundo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.44
Benoit Barthez threads the ball through to Billy McCoist. Billy McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Serrano. Alberto Serrano shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.23
Fritz Safanjon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Barret. Victor Barret goes all the way! Victor Barret shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Willy Meride easily smothers it!
57.03
0-0Marino Di Salvatore comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Rukavina. Marino Di Salvatore is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Rukavina runs off the knock.
66.30
0-0Yevhen Nemoshkalenko barges into Anthony Rukavina. The referee calls over Yevhen Nemoshkalenko and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Rukavina stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.58
Lucian Buscan hacks Billy McCoist from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy McCoist runs off the knock.
71.57
Cristian Rodríguez takes it forward alone. Cristian Rodríguez brings the ball forward. Cristian Rodríguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.36
Alain Soro threads the ball through to Joseph Song. Joseph Song shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.07
Victor Barret comes in with a late challenge on Cristian Rodríguez. Victor Barret is warned by the referee! Cristian Rodríguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.04
Leandro Edmundo passes the ball forward to Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina makes a probing pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.14
Lucian Buscan makes a simple pass to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.17
Lucian Buscan chips the ball to his team mate, Joseph Song. Joseph Song goes all the way! Joseph Song rockets a shot on goal but somehow Nelson Viscaal manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!