Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above 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 4-2-4 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronald David.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Amiens 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 Ronald David.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Amiens kicking off!
2.57
0-0Alec Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà collects the pass. Fabian N. Giampà finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Tommy Gerrard. Excellent save.
4.33
0-0With some swift thinking, Cliff Monteiro plays the ball forward to Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto sees space and advances. Alfredo Soto skips past Gaku Yamaguchi! Gaku Yamaguchi hacks Alfredo Soto from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
6.55
Peter Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Ólafur Ríkhardsson. Showing composure, Ólafur Ríkhardsson plays the ball forward to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Tommy Gerrard!
12.18
0-1Ólafur Ríkhardsson threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy flicks a high pass forward to Eddie King who brings the ball under control. Eddie King whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.21
Philipp Röhner knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.17
0-2With some swift thinking, Alfredo Soto plays the ball forward to Mahfoud Aidoud. Mahfoud Aidoud knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.59
Frederico Gomes sweeps the ball up the wings. Guillaume Azzopardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dirk Nok.
26.08
Cliff Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Johny Guyader. Johny Guyader plays the ball forward to Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Mahfoud Aidoud. Mahfoud Aidoud beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Tomislav Bergkamp.
30.54
0-2Frederico Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Soto who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Soto flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero who takes it down. Francisco Hacembruch Romero whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Gaku Yamaguchi is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
32.42
Peter Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
34.45
Alfredo Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.18
Johny Guyader knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.17
1-2Alfredo Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Guillaume Azzopardi. Guillaume Azzopardi shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
1-2Peter Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Frederico Gomes. Peter Gascoigne is warned by the referee! Frederico Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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
FC Metz kick off the second half!
47.54
Alec Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
48.53
Philipp Röhner flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Bellamy controls it well on his chest. Aaron Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
51.04
Alec Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Bellamy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aaron Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
53.45
Philipp Röhner sees Eddie King in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie King lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Tommy Gerrard didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.12
Philipp Röhner hits a low pass to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland passes the ball forward to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cliff Monteiro.
59.46
Cliff Monteiro sees Frederico Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah tries a spectacular long range effort. Tomislav Bergkamp easily gets down and covers it.
60.54
1-2Alec Cleland hacks Mohammed Amoah from behind! Alec Cleland is warned by the referee! Mohammed Amoah carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.21
Fabian N. Giampà chips the ball to his team mate, Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.30
1-3Eddie King barges into Jose Rubio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.42
Johny Guyader sees Mohammed Amoah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mohammed Amoah makes a probing pass to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
71.50
Frederico Gomes makes a strong solo run forward. Frederico Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.01
Alec Cleland threads the ball through to Eddie King. Eddie King rushes past Frederico Gomes! Eddie King comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.04
Torsten Streich pushes up the pitch. Torsten Streich advances with the ball. Torsten Streich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.30
Frederico Gomes makes a simple pass to Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillaume Azzopardi. Guillaume Azzopardi knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Tomislav Bergkamp is on top of it.
81.39
Ólafur Ríkhardsson comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Soto. Ólafur Ríkhardsson is shown the yellow card! Alfredo Soto stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.46
Cliff Monteiro threads the ball through to Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto hits a low pass to Mahfoud Aidoud. Mahfoud Aidoud knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomislav Bergkamp who gathers it comfortably.
84.20
Alfredo Soto passes the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.07
Peter Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Röhner collects the pass. Philipp Röhner flicks a high pass forward to Alec Cleland who brings the ball under control. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Torsten Streich clumsily knocks into Fabien Burle. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
Peter Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Eddie King who brings the ball under control. Eddie King whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Tommy Gerrard.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
7
12
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
30.6%
42.4%
27.1%
Scorers
| Alfredo Soto 34 Jose Rubio 72 | Aaron Bellamy 12, 63 Fabien Burle 15 Eddie King 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aaron Bellamy of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tommy Gerrard (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Cliff Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Johny Guyader (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Torsten Streich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mohammed Amoah (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Soto (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Rubio (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Mahfoud Aidoud (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guillaume Azzopardi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kaci Clement (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Mason (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Calvo (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomislav Bergkamp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dirk Nok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ólafur Ríkhardsson (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Peter Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gaku Yamaguchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Philipp Röhner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eddie King (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Alec Cleland (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fabian N. Giampà (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabien Burle (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Aaron Bellamy (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Guillaume Jaurès (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vittorio Rinaldini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurizio Mero (DEF) | 0 | |