Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Océane where Le Havre AC play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 18,025 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Guyot.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Guyot.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off the first half!
2.51
1-0Pape Macquet makes a probing pass to Giuseppe Cabrol. Giuseppe Cabrol threads a neat ball through to Jean-Christophe Rambo. Jean-Christophe Rambo whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.21
1-0Graham Peckham clumsily knocks into Giuseppe Cabrol. The referee calls over Graham Peckham and warns him to calm down! Giuseppe Cabrol carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.01
Mickael Jacquesson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan flicks the ball with his head. Corentin Mamouni is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.43
1-1Pape Macquet breaks forward. Pape Macquet flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Christophe Rambo who takes it down. Jean-Christophe Rambo knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Loko. Samuel Pinheiro catches Johnny Loko on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
24.45
1-1Bakary Scheffler clumsily knocks into Giuseppe Cabrol. The referee calls over Bakary Scheffler and shows him a yellow card! Giuseppe Cabrol runs off the knock.
30.22
1-1Bakary Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Vega. Jose Vega whips in a cross ball towards Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. Corentin Mamouni gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
34.10
1-1With great vision, Mickael Jacquesson plays the ball forward to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.01
Guillaume Jaurès darts forward. Guillaume Jaurès lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Havre AC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Le Havre AC kick off the second half!
47.35
Giuseppe Cabrol flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Christophe Rambo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Christophe Rambo plays a quick one-two with Johnny Loko and rushes in on goal... Jean-Christophe Rambo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Tomislav Bergkamp.
51.21
1-2Showing composure, Stan Clemence picks a pass forward to Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson threads a neat ball through to Jose Vega. Jose Vega finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
53.22
Pape Macquet sees space and advances. Pape Macquet kicks a strong pass forward to Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
55.16
Jose Vega clumsily knocks into Reynald Garcia. Jose Vega is shown the yellow card! Reynald Garcia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.12
Diogo Jardim surges forward with the ball. Diogo Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Loko. Johnny Loko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Johnny Loko!
61.12
2-2FC Metz appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.55
Samuel Pinheiro takes it forward alone. Samuel Pinheiro sees space and advances. Samuel Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Corentin Mamouni.
65.44
2-2Graham Peckham takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Pape Macquet reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.27
Adel Lucas flicks a high pass forward. Guy Fabbra collects the pass. Guy Fabbra shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.25
2-2Jose Vega barges into Pape Macquet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Jose Vega!! Pape Macquet stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.02
Johnny Loko barges into Gaku Yamaguchi. Johnny Loko is warned by the referee! Gaku Yamaguchi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.16
2-2Bakary Scheffler hits a low pass to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mickael Jacquesson is offside!
85.20
Giuseppe Cabrol comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Scheffler. Giuseppe Cabrol is given a warning by the referee! Bakary Scheffler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
29.5%
45.9%
24.6%
Scorers
| Johnny Loko 3, 59 | Matthew Gyan 14 Graham Peckham 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Johnny Loko of Le Havre AC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Corentin Mamouni (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tony Fugier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Reynald Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pape Macquet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Eric Abbas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guy Fabbra (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adel Lucas (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Giuseppe Cabrol (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diogo Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Christophe Rambo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Johnny Loko (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Erwin Elzinga (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Gil (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jean-Michel Coulot (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomislav Bergkamp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mansour Machado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gaku Yamaguchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stan Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Peckham (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Bakary Scheffler (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Mickael Jacquesson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Jaurès (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthew Gyan (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jose Vega (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 12. | Fabien Burle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jimmy Cabrol (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sherif Dadi (DEF) | 0 | |