Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 19,116 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
AS Saint-Étienne 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 Gionatha Allegri.
The pitch is in great condition.
AS Saint-Étienne 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 Gionatha Allegri.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz get the match underway!
6.53
0-0Marco Laville makes a simple pass to Alex Boutoille. Alex Boutoille controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.14
0-0Jaime Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Diawara. Mario Diawara decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Diawara knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnauld Rothen.
14.36
Kaci Debes chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Chavériat. Fernando Mario Chavériat whips in a cross ball towards Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.10
0-0John McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Diawara. Mario Diawara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Mario Chavériat. Fernando Mario Chavériat tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Andres Carcedo manages to gather it easily.
22.50
0-1Mario Diawara threads the ball through to Fernando Mario Chavériat. Fernando Mario Chavériat shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Metz!
33.35
Ronan Rabésandratana brings the ball forward. Ronan Rabésandratana chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Chalier. Alex Chalier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abel Valente.
34.26
0-1Paolo Kante catches Kaci Debes on the ankles. The referee calls over Paolo Kante and shows him a yellow card! Kaci Debes runs off the knock.
38.21
Yann Sarr passes the ball forward to Paolo Kante. Paolo Kante knocks the ball forward to Alex Boutoille. Alex Boutoille shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.16
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
FC Metz are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne start the second half!
48.37
Paulo Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Kaci Debes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kaci Debes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.58
Paolo Vairelles flicks a high pass forward. John McGrory controls it well on his chest. John McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mario Chavériat. Fernando Mario Chavériat shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
53.07
Abel Valente makes a simple pass to David Heaumet. David Heaumet threads the ball through to Paolo Kante. Paolo Kante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.35
Paolo Kante knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Boutoille. Alex Boutoille lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Ribeiro. Paulo Ribeiro makes a looping header on goal. Pierre-Alain Mansouri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.27
Jaime Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John McGrory. John McGrory threads the ball through to Mario Diawara. Mario Diawara lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Chavériat. Fernando Mario Chavériat outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Andres Carcedo!
61.18
Paolo Vairelles flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Mario Chavériat who takes it down. Fernando Mario Chavériat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.46
Paolo Kante threads a neat ball through to Alex Boutoille. Alex Boutoille plays a one-two with Djibrill Boutabout and rushes in on goal... Alex Boutoille tries a spectacular strike. Pierre-Alain Mansouri is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.44
2-1Paolo Kante hacks Kaci Debes from behind! Paolo Kante is given a warning by the referee! Kaci Debes runs off the knock.
77.21
2-1AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Arjan Tychon replacing Arnauld Rothen, Jermaine Peckham replacing Paulo Ribeiro and Jero Suarez replacing Marco Laville .
78.26
Kaci Debes sees Fernando Mario Chavériat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Mario Chavériat shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.46
Alex Chalier flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mario Chavériat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Mario Chavériat knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Chalier. Alex Chalier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.11
Samir Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Kante holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Kante surges forward with the ball. Paolo Kante knocks in a cross ball towards Djibrill Boutabout. Djibrill Boutabout heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
84.47
John Morrison passes the ball forward to Jaime Vieira. Jaime Vieira threads the ball through to Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Chalier. Alex Chalier directs the ball goalwards with his head but Andres Carcedo is on top of it.
85.57
David Heaumet kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Kante. Paolo Kante threads a neat ball through to Jero Suarez. Jero Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.55
Samir Gerlach hoofs the ball up the pitch. Alex Boutoille shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Paolo Kante chips the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Boutabout. Djibrill Boutabout lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Kante. Paolo Kante makes a convincing header but Pierre-Alain Mansouri is on top of his game. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
28.2%
46.2%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Boutoille of AS Saint-Étienne |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andres Carcedo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samir Gerlach (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yann Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arnauld Rothen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Heaumet (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paolo Kante (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Paulo Ribeiro (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Alex Boutoille (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Marco Laville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Djibrill Boutabout (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Arjan Tychon (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Peckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jero Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pierre-Alain Mansouri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronan Rabésandratana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jaime Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John McGrory (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Mario Diawara (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Paolo Vairelles (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kaci Debes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fernando Mario Chavériat (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Antoine Wolsky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Chalier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adelmajid Chaveyriat (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Hutchison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brahim Ntumpa Nsafu (GK) | 0 | |