Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Stade Lavallois. A crowd of 20,698 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stade Lavallois appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christophe Fanni.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stade Lavallois appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christophe Fanni.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
8.15
0-0Tatsuya Arai threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.21
Joost Bakker flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Beckham who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Demlaba Morisot.
15.02
0-0Joost Bakker comes in with a late challenge on Toifilou Brogno. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Toifilou Brogno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.28
1-0Joost Bakker surges forward with the ball. Joost Bakker whips in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Metz!
24.54
Jean-No‘l Silva surges forward with the ball. Jean-No‘l Silva knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Goran Esceth-Nzi who gathers it comfortably.
27.30
1-0Ahmed Trapasso flicks a high pass forward. Jean-No‘l Silva controls it well on his chest. Jean-No‘l Silva makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-No‘l Silva knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
28.47
1-0Toifilou Brogno makes a simple pass to Francis Marchal. Francis Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Gerald Esceth-Nzi. What a great pair of hands!
30.47
Toifilou Brogno knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan knocks in a cross ball towards Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.32
1-0Toifilou Brogno makes a simple pass to Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer skips past Rocco R. Nista! Rocco R. Nista comes in with a late challenge on Wilco van der Meer. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
34.58
1-0Francis Marchal slams into Rocco R. Nista with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Rocco R. Nista stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.10
Rocco R. Nista flicks the ball to his team mate, Joost Bakker. Joost Bakker flicks a high pass forward to Alex McStay who brings the ball under control. Alex McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Goran Esceth-Nzi.
39.02
Diego Crosnier sees Isaiah Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Beckham shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
44.54
Toifilou Brogno decides to run forward with the ball. Toifilou Brogno whips in a cross ball towards Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Gerald Esceth-Nzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
Jean-No‘l Silva changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jean-No‘l Silva shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Lavallois also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Lavallois players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Stade Lavallois kick off and get the second half underway!
53.45
1-0Diego Crosnier comes in with a late challenge on Paul Hendriks. Diego Crosnier is warned by the referee! Paul Hendriks gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.43
Toifilou Brogno flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Keegan who takes it down. Niccolo Keegan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.17
Jannick Colleter flicks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Brogno. With great vision, Toifilou Brogno plays the ball forward to Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.30
Joost Bakker receives the ball from a throw-in from Tatsuya Arai. Joost Bakker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian shoots from long range but it flies wide!
63.25
Joost Bakker flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Beckham who brings the ball neatly under control. Isaiah Beckham shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Goran Esceth-Nzi!
66.38
Diego Crosnier threads the ball through to Alex McStay. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Goran Esceth-Nzi who gathers it comfortably.
67.41
Toifilou Brogno changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Toifilou Brogno knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Niccolo Keegan scores for Stade Lavallois!!
73.39
Paul Hendriks knocks the ball forward to Wilco van der Meer. Wilco van der Meer lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Gerald Esceth-Nzi.
74.04
1-1It's a corner kick. Paul Hendriks loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Niccolo Keegan rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.14
1-1FC Metz have made a substitution with Corentin Hervé replacing Jean-No‘l Silva .Stade Lavallois have made 2 substitutions with Sammy Chapuis replacing David James and Cesar Fernandes replacing Toifilou Brogno .
79.21
1-1Joost Bakker hacks Cesar Fernandes from behind! Joost Bakker is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Cesar Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.04
Diego Crosnier takes it forward alone. Diego Crosnier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Goran Esceth-Nzi who gathers it comfortably.
87.11
Paul Hendriks makes a probing pass to Niccolo Keegan. Niccolo Keegan finds some space and shoots from distance. Gerald Esceth-Nzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
90.00
1-1Corentin Hervé catches Cesar Fernandes on the ankles. Corentin Hervé is warned by the referee! Cesar Fernandes runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
1
Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Toifilou Brogno of Stade Lavallois |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gerald Esceth-Nzi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rocco R. Nista (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mathieur Essola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ahmed Trapasso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tatsuya Arai (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joost Bakker (MID) |  | 4 |
| 7. | Diego Crosnier (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jean-No‘l Silva (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Isaiah Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex McStay (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Jean-Marc Boghossian (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Bishop (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Corentin Hervé (DEF) | 5 | |
| 14. | Michael Jouault (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Goran Esceth-Nzi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Demlaba Morisot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Javier Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jannick Colleter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Hendriks (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Toifilou Brogno (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Wilco van der Meer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kodjo Jouault (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francis Marchal (ATT) | | 3 |
| 11. | Niccolo Keegan (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Sammy Chapuis (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cesar Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Dickov (MID) | 0 | |