Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade de la Licorne where Amiens play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Amiens are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrien Hutteau.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Amiens are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adrien Hutteau.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off!
2.47
0-0Alfredo Soto flicks a high pass forward. Benoit Quiévreux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benoit Quiévreux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Pinheiro.
6.35
0-1Sherif Dadi sees Aaron Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Bellamy shoots from long range. Tommy Gerrard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.50
0-1Matthew Gyan clumsily knocks into Johny Guyader. The referee calls over Matthew Gyan and shows him a yellow card! Johny Guyader carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.07
Guillaume Azzopardi flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Amoah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mohammed Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Subiat. Jacques Subiat finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.06
1-1Showing composure, Eddie King laces a weighted ball forward to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
20.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Dirk Nok picks a pass forward to Eddie King. Eddie King flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Bellamy collects the pass. Aaron Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.00
1-1Eddie King flicks a high pass forward. Alec Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan directs the ball goalwards with his head but Tommy Gerrard reads it well. Great keeping!
30.32
Torsten Streich hits a low pass to Guillaume Azzopardi. Guillaume Azzopardi hits a low pass to Gary Dublin. Gary Dublin shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.58
Mohammed Amoah takes a long throw-in. Johny Guyader threads a neat ball through to Gary Dublin. Gary Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.11
1-1Jimmy Cabrol passes the ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Aaron Bellamy is offside!
38.13
1-1Eddie King threads the ball through to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Johny Guyader's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
39.28
1-1Corner kick to FC Metz. Alec Cleland chips it to the near post. Johny Guyader reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
40.56
Torsten Streich pushes mid-way up the pitch. Torsten Streich knocks the ball forward to Gary Dublin. Gary Dublin shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Tomislav Bergkamp comfortably smothers it!
44.16
Mohammed Amoah sees a break and surges forward. Mohammed Amoah shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Tomislav Bergkamp.
45.00
1-1It's a corner kick which Mohammed Amoah takes quickly, playing the ball short to Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Amiens appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Amiens kick off the second half!
47.31
Benoit Quiévreux plays the ball forward to Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto whips in a cross ball towards Gary Dublin. Gary Dublin flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.19
Torsten Streich sees Guillaume Azzopardi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillaume Azzopardi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.00
Sherif Dadi takes a short throw-in bringing Eddie King into play. Eddie King flicks a high pass forward. Alec Cleland controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Alec Cleland plays the ball forward to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tommy Gerrard who gathers it comfortably.
60.19
2-1FC Metz have made a substitution with Jose Vega replacing Alec Cleland and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.27
Jimmy Cabrol receives the ball from a throw-in from Dirk Nok. Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high pass forward. Jose Vega controls it well on his chest. Jose Vega whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Tommy Gerrard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.45
Jimmy Cabrol knocks the ball forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie King. Eddie King connects with a diving header but somehow Tommy Gerrard manages to keep it out.
66.13
Jimmy Cabrol plays the ball forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
72.55
2-2Alfredo Soto advances with the ball. Alfredo Soto whips in a cross ball towards Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan. Samuel Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.25
Mohammed Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan. Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomislav Bergkamp who gathers it comfortably.
77.42
Dirk Nok chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie King. Eddie King threads a neat ball through to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
84.48
Sherif Dadi passes the ball forward to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alain Rabesandratana.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
27.1%
44.3%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Dublin of Amiens |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tommy Gerrard (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alain Rabesandratana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johny Guyader (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Torsten Streich (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Benoit Quiévreux (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mohammed Amoah (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Soto (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Marc-Vivien Pierre-Fanfan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Dublin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Guillaume Azzopardi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jacques Subiat (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Craig Mcinnes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Mason (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Calvo (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomislav Bergkamp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dirk Nok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Pinheiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sherif Dadi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gaku Yamaguchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy Cabrol (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eddie King (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alec Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthew Gyan (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Guillaume Jaurès (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron Bellamy (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jose Vega (ATT) | 7 | |
| 13. | Mickael Jacquesson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Clemence (DEF) | 0 | |