Match Report
| Troyes Aube Champagne | Troyes Aube Champagne |  |  | FC Metz | FC Metz | ||||||||||||||||
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| John Salmon | J. Salmon |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Ross Hapgood | R. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Aziz Fanchone | A. Fanchone |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Adnan Morestin | A. Morestin | |||||||||
| Roland Abriel | R. Abriel | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Ferdinand Mondragon | F. Mondragon | |||||||||
| Paul Seeler | P. Seeler |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Armindo Trapasso | A. Trapasso | |||||||||
| Martin Le Paih | M. Le Paih | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Romarin Pavon | R. Pavon | |||||||||
| Teemu Fenillat | T. Fenillat | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Maryn Massa | M. Massa | |||||||||
| Jean-Philippe Dabo | J. Dabo | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Erwan Bolivard | E. Bolivard | |||||||||
| Camille Firly | C. Firly | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Steed Bossis | S. Bossis | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Gomes | R. Gomes |  | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Cyrille Brando | C. Brando | |||||||||
| Arnaud Crucet | A. Crucet | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Jean-Marie Neveu | J. Neveu | |||||||||
| Sidney Fernandez | S. Fernandez | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Herve Maqua | H. Maqua | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Cafe Lantana |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 8,738 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Metz get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Paul Seeler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Dabo. Jean-Philippe Dabo makes a probing pass to Sidney Fernandez. Sidney Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armindo Trapasso.
3.31
0-0Teemu Fenillat comes in with a late challenge on Steed Bossis. Teemu Fenillat is given a warning by the referee! Steed Bossis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.08
0-0Romarin Pavon threads the ball through to Steed Bossis. Steed Bossis advances with the ball. Steed Bossis tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
9.48
Aziz Fanchone sees a break and surges forward. Aziz Fanchone threads the ball through to Sidney Fernandez. Sidney Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Gomes. Rodrigo Gomes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.19
Aziz Fanchone knocks the ball to his team mate, Camille Firly. Camille Firly threads the ball through to Sidney Fernandez. Sidney Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.01
Maryn Massa threads the ball through to Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.06
Steed Bossis makes a simple pass to Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Salmon who gathers it comfortably.
33.08
Teemu Fenillat knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Gomes. Rodrigo Gomes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
39.02
0-0Maryn Massa makes a beautiful solo run. Maryn Massa shoots from long range. John Salmon easily smothers it.
40.07
Romarin Pavon makes a simple pass to Erwan Bolivard. Erwan Bolivard makes a simple pass to Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but John Salmon manages to gather it comfortably.
42.50
Erwan Bolivard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Troyes Aube Champagne kicking off!
48.19
Armindo Trapasso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwan Bolivard. Erwan Bolivard decides to run forward with the ball. Erwan Bolivard shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.58
Aziz Fanchone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Camille Firly. Camille Firly passes the ball forward to Sidney Fernandez. Sidney Fernandez plays a perfect one-two with Arnaud Crucet and rushes in on goal... Sidney Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
54.55
0-0Sidney Fernandez clumsily knocks into Romarin Pavon. Sidney Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Romarin Pavon runs off the knock.
57.40
Steed Bossis kicks a strong pass forward to Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.23
Steed Bossis knocks the ball forward to Jean-Marie Neveu. Jean-Marie Neveu lofts in a cross ball towards Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.37
Camille Firly kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Gomes. Rodrigo Gomes goes all the way! Rodrigo Gomes rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ross Hapgood.
61.50
Steed Bossis passes the ball forward to Jean-Marie Neveu. Jean-Marie Neveu tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by John Salmon!
63.43
Paul Seeler knocks the ball forward to Camille Firly. Camille Firly sees a break and surges forward. Camille Firly shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.50
0-0FC Metz are easily keeping Troyes Aube Champagne at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.01
Maryn Massa sees a break and surges forward. Maryn Massa lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Marie Neveu. Jean-Marie Neveu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.49
Jean-Marie Neveu hacks Aziz Fanchone from behind! Jean-Marie Neveu is given a warning by the referee! Aziz Fanchone stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.25
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.14
Romarin Pavon knocks the ball forward to Maryn Massa. Maryn Massa passes the ball forward to Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Salmon who gathers it comfortably.
75.02
Steed Bossis threads the ball through to Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando shoots from 20 yards. John Salmon easily smothers it.
78.14
Maryn Massa makes a probing pass to Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.41
Martin Le Paih makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Gomes. Rodrigo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armindo Trapasso.
83.36
Steed Bossis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Marie Neveu. Jean-Marie Neveu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. John Salmon easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
35.9%
43.6%
20.5%