Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off!
8.38
0-0Thomas Jaschke clumsily knocks into Sherif Dadi. The referee calls over Thomas Jaschke and warns him to calm down! Sherif Dadi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.40
0-0Claude Levet makes a beautiful solo run. Claude Levet makes a simple pass to Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Gascoigne.
12.18
0-0Thomas Jaschke threads a neat ball through to Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet hits a low pass to Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Tomislav Bergkamp!
21.37
0-0Armindo Odet threads the ball through to Thomas Jaschke. Thomas Jaschke whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Dominic Burley. Excellent block.
22.00
Jimmy Cabrol comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Jaschke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Jaschke gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.15
Jimmy Cabrol sees Aaron Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Medhi Rodriguez.
27.45
Eddie King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy skips past Armindo Odet! Aaron Bellamy muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Claude Levet!
28.27
Medhi Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Jaschke. Thomas Jaschke passes the ball forward to Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra heads the ball goalwards. Tomislav Bergkamp gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.25
Armindo Odet threads the ball through to Yannick Diané. Yannick Diané lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Tomislav Bergkamp reads it well. Superb keeping!
32.36
Dirk Nok deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Diego Hermans. Excellent save.
34.14
Fabian N. Giampà hits a low pass to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Diego Hermans reads it well. Great save!
39.14
1-0Medhi Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet makes a beautiful solo run. Armindo Odet whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Jaschke. Thomas Jaschke rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and OGC Nice get the second half underway!
47.24
Dirk Nok knocks the ball forward to Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Diego Hermans is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
51.32
Thomas Jaschke takes it forward alone. Thomas Jaschke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Gascoigne.
53.02
Armindo Odet clumsily knocks into Jimmy Cabrol. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jimmy Cabrol carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.28
Armindo Odet flicks a high pass forward. Claude Levet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claude Levet sees Thomas Jaschke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Jaschke knocks in a cross ball towards Yannick Diané. With a superhuman jump, Yannick Diané connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Tomislav Bergkamp is on top of it.
55.40
Aloisio Vilda sees Thomas Jaschke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Jaschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.35
Eddie King knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
60.49
1-0FC Metz have made a substitution with Guillaume Jaurès replacing Jimmy Cabrol and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.51
Claude Levet flicks a high pass forward. Armindo Odet collects the pass. Armindo Odet kicks a strong pass forward to Aloisio Vilda. Aloisio Vilda lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Jaschke. Thomas Jaschke knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.34
2-0Medhi Rodriguez laces a through ball forward to Thomas Jaschke. Thomas Jaschke flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Maurice holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnauld Maurice finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.26
Showing composure, Yannick Diané laces a weighted ball forward to Thomas Jaschke. Thomas Jaschke rushes past Peter Gascoigne! Thomas Jaschke shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but Eddie King blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
71.35
Nicolas Fiorese passes the ball forward to Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Ginestra. Mauro Ginestra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Tomislav Bergkamp is on top of it.
73.38
Thomas Jaschke kicks a strong pass forward to Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Maurice. Arnauld Maurice rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Sherif Dadi clears it off the line with his head!
77.17
OGC Nice have made a substitution with Goran Andenas replacing Camilo Castillo .
78.24
Eddie King threads a neat ball through to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Diego Hermans!
83.27
Medhi Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Aloisio Vilda who brings the ball under control. Aloisio Vilda shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
85.25
Sherif Dadi barges into Yannick Diané. Sherif Dadi is given a warning by the referee! Yannick Diané carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.57
Bakary Scheffler kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Thomas Jaschke clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
11
7
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
24.4%
47.6%
28%
Scorers
| Thomas Jaschke 39, 62 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Jaschke of OGC Nice |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diego Hermans (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Camilo Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claude Levet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Medhi Rodriguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Fiorese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Armindo Odet (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Thomas Jaschke (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Arnauld Maurice (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aloisio Vilda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mauro Ginestra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Yannick Diané (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Goran Andenas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Duccio Sergi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Van Mol (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomislav Bergkamp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dirk Nok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sherif Dadi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bakary Scheffler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eddie King (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jimmy Cabrol (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Fabian N. Giampà (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabien Burle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron Bellamy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guillaume Jaurès (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Graham Peckham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Clemence (DEF) | 0 | |