Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Clermont. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 Yohan Weber.
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 Yohan Weber.
0.00
0-0Clermont kick off and get the first half underway!
3.29
0-0Kaci Debes flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Mario Chavériat who brings the ball under control. Fernando Mario Chavériat knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro connects with a diving header. Omar Brandes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.27
Daniel Perez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Perez whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Pierre-Alain Mansouri punches it away to safety.
14.10
Steve Pédros changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steve Pédros lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Pierre-Alain Mansouri manages to keep it out.
18.45
0-0Daniel Perez brings the ball forward. With some swift thinking, Daniel Perez plays the ball forward to Marques Pereira Samson. Marques Pereira Samson whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon makes a convincing header. John McGrory steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
22.39
0-0Fernando Mario Chavériat catches Jean-Michel Jaurès on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Michel Jaurès hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.56
0-0Ronan Rabésandratana makes a strong solo run forward. Ronan Rabésandratana makes an attacking run forward. Ronan Rabésandratana skips past Daniel Perez! Ronan Rabésandratana shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.21
0-0Adelmajid Chaveyriat catches Stephen Mccall on the ankles. The referee brings Adelmajid Chaveyriat to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.48
1-0John McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky makes a probing pass to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro plays a one-two with Fernando Mario Chavériat and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Roberto Castro provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.26
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Jaime Vieira laces a through ball forward to Ghislain Hagard. Ghislain Hagard knocks the ball forward to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Michel Jaurès.
44.47
Marques Pereira Samson darts forward. Marques Pereira Samson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Vieira.
45.00
Daniel Perez sees Markus Ziege in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Ziege brings the ball forward. Markus Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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 start the second half!
51.47
With vision, Roberto Castro picks a pass forward to Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Antoine Wolsky scores for FC Metz!!
55.54
2-0Kaci Debes flicks the ball to his team mate, Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky lofts in a cross ball towards Kaci Debes. Jean-Michel Jaurès comes in with a late challenge on Kaci Debes. Kaci Debes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
61.53
Ruby Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Ghislain Hagard who brings the ball under control. Ghislain Hagard lofts in a cross ball towards Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.37
Maxence Haise threads a neat ball through to Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.21
Marc Zick flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mccall who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Gauvin. With a superhuman jump, Jonathan Gauvin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
73.12
Kaci Debes threads a neat ball through to Ghislain Hagard. Ghislain Hagard knocks in a cross ball towards Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
81.09
Marques Pereira Samson flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gauvin controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Gauvin lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Zick. Marc Zick outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
83.12
Ruby Rodriguez threads the ball through to Kaci Debes. Kaci Debes flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Castro who brings the ball under control. Roberto Castro whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Chavériat. Fernando Mario Chavériat is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.05
Daniel Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Ziege. Markus Ziege flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Druon. Jean-Luc Druon shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Clermont!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
28.4%
48.1%
23.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Castro of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pierre-Alain Mansouri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ronan Rabésandratana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | John McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaime Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adelmajid Chaveyriat (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ghislain Hagard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ruby Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kaci Debes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antoine Wolsky (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Fernando Mario Chavériat (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Roberto Castro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alex Chalier (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paolo Vairelles (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Hutchison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Omar Brandes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steve Pédros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Michel Jaurès (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Perez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Maxence Haise (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marques Pereira Samson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marc Zick (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Markus Ziege (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jean-Luc Druon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jonathan Gauvin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marc Vilda (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre-Yves Chiba (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Diogo Jesus (ATT) | 0 | |