Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Francis le Basser where Stade Lavallois play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 19,664 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Lavallois and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ronald David.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stade Lavallois and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ronald David.
0.00
0-0FC Metz get the match underway!
3.33
0-0Alberto Windass knocks the ball forward to Emmerick Amoros. Emmerick Amoros makes a probing pass between the defence to Toifilou Dalmat. Some good footwork from Toifilou Dalmat provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Tomislav Bergkamp smothers it!
4.15
0-1Eddie King flicks a high pass forward to Fabien Burle who brings the ball under control. Fabien Burle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Chritophe Pédron is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.08
0-1Jero Beda runs forward with the ball. Jero Beda laces a through ball forward to Charles-Edward Preguet. Charles-Edward Preguet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.46
Graham Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Cabrol collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Jimmy Cabrol plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle powers a header at goal but somehow Chritophe Pédron manages to keep it out.
12.57
0-1Xavier Andenas comes in with a late challenge on Eddie King. The referee calls over Xavier Andenas and shows him a yellow card! Eddie King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.19
Sherif Dadi surges forward with the ball. Sherif Dadi flicks a high pass forward to Eddie King who brings the ball under control. Eddie King plays a one-two with Aaron Bellamy and advances towards the goal... Eddie King shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Metz!
21.06
0-2Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà collects the pass. Fabian N. Giampà edges inside the box! Fabian N. Giampà side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Xavier Andenas.
26.35
0-2Eddie King flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Bellamy who brings the ball under control. Aaron Bellamy shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.16
Graham Peckham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graham Peckham shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
30.30
Sherif Dadi flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Burley sees space and advances. Dominic Burley whips in a cross ball towards Eddie King. Eddie King makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.30
Eddie King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.25
0-3FC Metz are dictating the run of play here today.
44.10
Guy Plante surges forward with the ball. Guy Plante flicks a high ball forward to Charles-Edward Preguet who takes it down. Charles-Edward Preguet whips in a cross ball towards Toifilou Dalmat. Toifilou Dalmat makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Tomislav Bergkamp had no chance!! Goal for Stade Lavallois!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stade Lavallois appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Lavallois get the second half underway!
47.23
Emmerick Amoros knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Windass. Alberto Windass shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.02
Without breaking stride, Jimmy Cabrol plays the ball forward to Sherif Dadi. Sherif Dadi chips the ball to his team mate, Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
55.51
Pedro Redondo makes a probing pass to Charles-Edward Preguet. Charles-Edward Preguet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mansour Machado.
59.22
Graham Peckham takes the throw-in. Jimmy Cabrol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Chritophe Pédron is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.27
Samuel Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham makes a looping header on goal. Chritophe Pédron is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.48
Mansour Machado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham plays the ball forward to Eddie King. Eddie King flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Some good footwork from Aaron Bellamy provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aaron Bellamy!
77.32
1-6Sherif Dadi hacks Tiago Carvalho from behind! Sherif Dadi is warned by the referee! Tiago Carvalho runs off the knock.
78.11
Samuel Pinheiro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Samuel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chritophe Pédron who gathers it comfortably.
79.27
Sherif Dadi sees space and advances. Sherif Dadi flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà collects the pass. Fabian N. Giampà lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.46
Graham Peckham sees Jimmy Cabrol in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high pass forward to Fabian N. Giampà who brings the ball neatly under control. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Redondo picks a pass forward to Toifilou Dalmat. Toifilou Dalmat whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Windass. Alberto Windass makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.00
1-6Jero Beda barges into Jimmy Cabrol. Jero Beda is shown the yellow card! Jimmy Cabrol grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.41
Eddie King threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà connects with a diving header. Chritophe Pédron is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
7
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.3%
65.7%
Play Area
32.9%
44.3%
22.9%
Scorers
| Toifilou Dalmat 44 | Fabien Burle 4, 33 Eddie King 14 Aaron Bellamy 59, 72 Graham Peckham 63 Fabian N. Giampà 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aaron Bellamy of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Chritophe Pédron (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jero Beda (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Kaci Pericard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Xavier Andenas (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Guy Plante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emmerick Amoros (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Windass (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Toifilou Dalmat (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Charles-Edward Preguet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tiago Carvalho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Bonissel (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pegguy Morestin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddy Nalis (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomislav Bergkamp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mansour Machado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sherif Dadi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samuel Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Peckham (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Eddie King (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Jimmy Cabrol (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabian N. Giampà (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Fabien Burle (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Aaron Bellamy (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jose Vega (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bakary Scheffler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Clemence (DEF) | 0 | |