Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 20,228 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Chamois Niortais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Aldegani.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Chamois Niortais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Aldegani.
0.00
0-0Chamois Niortais get the match underway!
2.33
0-0Nestor Modesto makes a probing pass to Emanuele Conticchio. Emanuele Conticchio plays a scrappy one-two with Alec Campbell and advances towards the goal... Emanuele Conticchio comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
8.17
0-0Mustapha Montanier hits a low pass to Giuseppe Iannuzzi. Giuseppe Iannuzzi makes a probing pass to Valentino Lucenti. Valentino Lucenti whips in a cross ball towards Alcaly Moustaïd. Gaku Yamaguchi barges into Alcaly Moustaïd. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
9.10
0-0Alcaly Moustaïd hacks Eddie King from behind! The referee warns Alcaly Moustaïd to calm down! Eddie King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.58
0-0Alec Cleland takes it forward alone. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mustapha Montanier.
16.25
1-0Gaku Yamaguchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie King. Eddie King threads a neat ball through to Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Habib Besson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.04
Philipp Röhner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Habib Besson gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
22.09
Gaku Yamaguchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Habib Besson comfortably punches it away to safety.
32.28
Gaku Yamaguchi sees Philipp Röhner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Röhner sees space and advances. Philipp Röhner knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
33.51
Dirk Nok clumsily knocks into Giuseppe Iannuzzi. Dirk Nok is warned by the referee! Giuseppe Iannuzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.51
1-0Free kick to Chamois Niortais just outside the area...
35.42
Alec Campbell takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
36.32
Ólafur Ríkhardsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy lofts 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. He makes it look easy!
38.22
Gaku Yamaguchi sees Alec Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Alec Cleland picks a pass forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Ramos.
39.13
Dirk Nok flicks a high ball forward to Eddie King who gracefully takes it down. Eddie King flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà controls it well on his chest. Fabian N. Giampà sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Habib Besson. What a great pair of hands!
40.34
Ólafur Ríkhardsson makes a simple pass to Eddie King. Eddie King threads the ball through to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Ramos.
44.16
Róbinson Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Emanuele Conticchio. Emanuele Conticchio knocks the ball forward to Nestor Modesto. Nestor Modesto deftly passes the ball to Giuseppe Iannuzzi, releasing him through on goal. Giuseppe Iannuzzi shoots from just inside the box. Giuseppe Iannuzzi scores for Chamois Niortais!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Chamois Niortais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz kick off the second half!
48.50
Eddie King kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emanuele Conticchio.
53.22
Philipp Röhner flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Habib Besson smothers it!
54.43
1-1Peter Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Mustapha Montanier. The referee calls over Peter Gascoigne and shows him a yellow card! Mustapha Montanier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.53
1-1Philipp Röhner darts forward. Philipp Röhner knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but Cesar Ramos is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
63.46
Peter Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Röhner who gracefully takes it down. Philipp Röhner advances with the ball. Philipp Röhner plays a one-two with Fabian N. Giampà and rushes in on goal... Philipp Röhner shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
67.46
2-1Valentino Lucenti laces a through ball forward to Nestor Modesto. Nestor Modesto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alcaly Moustaïd but he's offside!
71.01
Valentino Lucenti flicks a high pass forward to Giuseppe Iannuzzi who brings the ball under control. Giuseppe Iannuzzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.45
Dirk Nok sees Ólafur Ríkhardsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ólafur Ríkhardsson flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Bellamy who takes it down. Aaron Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Habib Besson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
73.58
2-1It's a corner kick which Philipp Röhner takes quickly, playing the ball short to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks the ball into the box. Fabien Burle muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.32
Valentino Lucenti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Alec Campbell provides some space. He shoots at goal. Alec Campbell scores for Chamois Niortais!!
83.41
Philipp Röhner flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà controls it well on his chest. Fabian N. Giampà plays a one-two with Fabien Burle and rushes in on goal... Fabian N. Giampà shoots from just inside the box but Habib Besson is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
24.4%
47.6%
28%
Scorers
| Philipp Röhner 16, 63 | Giuseppe Iannuzzi 44 Alec Campbell 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Röhner of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tomislav Bergkamp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dirk Nok (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ólafur Ríkhardsson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Gascoigne (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Gaku Yamaguchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Philipp Röhner (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Eddie King (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Cleland (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabian N. Giampà (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabien Burle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aaron Bellamy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guillaume Jaurès (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vittorio Rinaldini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurizio Mero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Habib Besson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mustapha Montanier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Róbinson Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cesar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Claude Aulanier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Valentino Lucenti (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nestor Modesto (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Emanuele Conticchio (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Campbell (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alcaly Moustaïd (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Giuseppe Iannuzzi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ulrich Claes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thierry Barbosa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dambou Lebrun (GK) | 0 | |