Match Report
| FC Metz | FC Metz |  |  | Bastia | Bastia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ross Hapgood | R. Hapgood |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Djimi Maurel | D. Maurel | |||||||||
| Adnan Morestin | A. Morestin | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Thibault Boghossian | T. Boghossian | |||||||||
| Ferdinand Mondragon | F. Mondragon | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Martial Lobe | M. Lobe | |||||||||
| Armindo Trapasso | A. Trapasso | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Amara Sabin | A. Sabin | |||||||||
| Romarin Pavon | R. Pavon | | 61 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Arnauld Pallier | A. Pallier | |||||||||
| Maryn Massa | M. Massa | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | David Crucet | D. Crucet | |||||||||
| Erwan Bolivard | E. Bolivard | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Yazid Rizzetto | Y. Rizzetto | |||||||||
| Steed Bossis | S. Bossis | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Gennaro Sommese | G. Sommese | |||||||||
| Cyrille Brando | C. Brando | | 57 | A | | 9 | | M | 63 | | Wagneau Marlet | W. Marlet | |||||||||
| Jean-Marie Neveu | J. Neveu | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Brendan McManaman | B. McManaman | |||||||||
| Herve Maqua | H. Maqua | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Philippe Collet | P. Collet | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Bastia. A crowd of 8,498 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bastia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Bastia kick off and get the match underway!
8.14
0-0Yazid Rizzetto chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan McManaman. Brendan McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Hapgood who gathers it comfortably.
14.33
0-0Yazid Rizzetto kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Collet. Philippe Collet kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan McManaman but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.26
0-0Maryn Massa barges into Gennaro Sommese. Maryn Massa is warned by the referee! Gennaro Sommese gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.58
0-0Erwan Bolivard makes a probing pass to Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.08
Maryn Massa comes in with a late challenge on Gennaro Sommese. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gennaro Sommese is taking some rough treatment out there!
30.48
Armindo Trapasso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steed Bossis. Steed Bossis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Djimi Maurel who gathers it comfortably.
32.40
Thibault Boghossian threads the ball through to Gennaro Sommese. Gennaro Sommese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan McManaman. Brendan McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armindo Trapasso.
33.32
Adnan Morestin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steed Bossis. Steed Bossis decides to run forward with the ball. Steed Bossis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martial Lobe.
34.28
Gennaro Sommese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philippe Collet. Philippe Collet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romarin Pavon.
44.59
0-0Erwan Bolivard sees space and advances. Erwan Bolivard shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Djimi Maurel easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Metz kick off!
47.24
Amara Sabin chips the ball to his team mate, Yazid Rizzetto. Yazid Rizzetto kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Collet. Philippe Collet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armindo Trapasso.
49.11
Maryn Massa threads the ball through to Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Djimi Maurel easily smothers it!
51.03
1-0Romarin Pavon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steed Bossis. Steed Bossis advances with the ball. Steed Bossis shoots from distance. Djimi Maurel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.07
Adnan Morestin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maryn Massa. Maryn Massa knocks the ball to his team mate, Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando goes all the way! Cyrille Brando makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Djimi Maurel manages to keep it out.
57.45
Martial Lobe flicks the ball to his team mate, David Crucet. David Crucet knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan McManaman. Brendan McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Collet. Philippe Collet powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.04
Steed Bossis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Neveu. Jean-Marie Neveu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Djimi Maurel easily smothers it!
65.00
Thibault Boghossian threads the ball through to Gennaro Sommese. Gennaro Sommese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan McManaman. Brendan McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Hapgood who gathers it comfortably.
71.29
Wagneau Marlet chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Collet. Philippe Collet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.58
Ferdinand Mondragon knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwan Bolivard. Erwan Bolivard knocks the ball to his team mate, Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnauld Pallier.
79.36
Maryn Massa threads the ball through to Jean-Marie Neveu. Jean-Marie Neveu knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Maqua. Herve Maqua directs the ball goalwards with his head but Djimi Maurel is on top of it.
83.28
Romarin Pavon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steed Bossis. Steed Bossis makes a simple pass to Cyrille Brando. Cyrille Brando shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.04
Yazid Rizzetto makes a beautiful solo run. Yazid Rizzetto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Hapgood who gathers it comfortably.
89.28
David Crucet knocks the ball forward to Brendan McManaman. Brendan McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Collet. Philippe Collet heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
31.5%
43.5%
25%
Scorers