Match Report


FC MetzFC Metz     ClermontClermont
Jim TokeJim Toke Computer Player Computer Player
Tomislav BergkampT. Bergkamp80
G
1
G
72Guillermo HeurliéG. Heurlié
Mast H. BabayaroM. Babayaro76
D
2
D
66William ZidaneW. Zidane
Sherif DadiS. Dadi75
D
3
D
64Luis-Clemente FoulonL. Foulon
Maurizio MeroM. Mero80
D
4
D
64Samir BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
Dominic BurleyD. Burley78
D
5
D
58Lilian BouchardL. Bouchard
Scott BeattieS. Beattie81
M
6captain
M
64Xavier ChimbondaX. Chimbonda
Philipp RöhnerP. Röhner93
M
captain7
M
61Edward AdamsE. Adams
Mickael JacquessonM. Jacquesson84
M
8
M
60Romain HervéR. Hervé
Guillaume JaurèsG. Jaurès82
A
9
M
55Haoulid JauH. Jau
Daniele FletcherD. Fletcher82
A
10
A
84Ross BastinR. Bastin
Fabien BurleF. Burle82
A
11
A
74Farid ChartonF. Charton
 
Nuno FonsecaN. Fonseca80
A
12
A
71Guillermo ZouaouiG. Zouaoui
Alec ClelandA. Cleland92
M
13
A
61Hubert RegnaultH. Regnault
Hugo ValenteH. Valente74
D
14
G
60Armin RiemannA. Riemann

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Clermont. A crowd of 20,062 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clermont appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Aldegani.


0.00
Clermont kick off the first half!
2.44
William Zidane flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Adams. Edward Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Farid Charton. Farid Charton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurizio Mero.
3.51
Mast H. Babayaro flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Burley who brings the ball under control. Dominic Burley flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès who takes it down. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis-Clemente Foulon.
6.54
Scott Beattie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Fletcher. Daniele Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Philipp Röhner!
10.36
Maurizio Mero flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Burle collects the pass. Fabien Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Beattie. Scott Beattie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes William Zidane's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
11.10
Philipp Röhner takes a quick corner, playing it short to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Some silky footwork from Scott Beattie provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.21
Mast H. Babayaro threads a neat ball through to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Heurlié who gathers it comfortably.
20.57
Samir Beckenbauer runs forward with the ball. Samir Beckenbauer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samir Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Beattie.
21.44
Daniele Fletcher makes a simple pass to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Guillermo Heurlié manages to gather it effortlessly.
26.26
Farid Charton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Bastin. Ross Bastin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Burley.
28.59
Mast H. Babayaro flicks a high pass forward. Scott Beattie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Beattie flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Fletcher. Daniele Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Heurlié who gathers it comfortably.
34.42
Philipp Röhner makes a beautiful solo run. Philipp Röhner finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.23
Fabien Burle barges into Luis-Clemente Foulon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis-Clemente Foulon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.41
Dominic Burley makes a simple pass to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
44.45
Dominic Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Burle controls it well on his chest. Fabien Burle knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Guillermo Heurlié.
45.00
Corner kick to FC Metz. Scott Beattie chips it to the near post. Samir Beckenbauer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Clermont also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Metz kick off the second half!
47.28
William Zidane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romain Hervé. Romain Hervé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.31
Fabien Burle knocks the ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.48
Romain Hervé makes a beautiful solo run. Romain Hervé shoots from distance but it flies wide!
57.46
Mickael Jacquesson knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner advances inside the box! Philipp Röhner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillermo Heurlié with no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
61.51
Mast H. Babayaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson threads a neat ball through to Scott Beattie. Scott Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.50
Sherif Dadi flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Mero collects the pass. Maurizio Mero kicks a strong pass forward to Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle knocks in a cross ball towards Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by Lilian Bouchard.
69.43
It's a corner kick. Scott Beattie loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. William Zidane jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
75.49
Luis-Clemente Foulon hacks Guillaume Jaurès from behind! The referee calls over Luis-Clemente Foulon and warns him to calm down! Guillaume Jaurès runs off the knock.
78.00
Mickael Jacquesson threads a neat ball through to Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle knocks in a cross ball towards Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Guillermo Heurlié.
79.37
Scott Beattie takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Guillaume Jaurès provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.53
Ross Bastin chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Charton. Farid Charton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomislav Bergkamp who gathers it comfortably.
84.03
Samir Beckenbauer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romain Hervé. Romain Hervé passes the ball forward to Farid Charton. Farid Charton shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Tomislav Bergkamp manages to gather it.
85.33
Luis-Clemente Foulon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Farid Charton. Farid Charton takes it forward alone. Farid Charton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurizio Mero.
87.20
Samir Beckenbauer pushes up the pitch. Samir Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Chimbonda controls it well on his chest. Xavier Chimbonda shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Tomislav Bergkamp.
88.19
Corner kick to Clermont. Luis-Clemente Foulon chips it to the near post. Farid Charton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Clermont are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Metz

Clermont
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
25.3%
42.5%
32.2%

Scorers
Philipp Röhner 7, 57
Guillaume Jaurès 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Röhner of FC Metz

Match Ratings