Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade des Alpes where Grenoble Foot 38 play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 19,095 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grenoble Foot 38 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Martel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grenoble Foot 38 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Martel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
2.30
0-0With vision, William Fahmi laces a through ball forward to Brahim Bréchet. Brahim Bréchet flicks a high pass forward. Madjid Bruneau controls it well on his chest. Madjid Bruneau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.25
0-0Brahim Bréchet comes in with a late challenge on Ferdinand Zaami. The referee calls over Brahim Bréchet and warns him to calm down! Ferdinand Zaami hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.53
0-0Devanir Carisso knocks the ball forward to Madjid Bruneau. Madjid Bruneau finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
8.46
0-0Jeremie Bouchard sees Pedro Navarro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregory Foé but he's offside!
12.23
0-0Hoalid Massa flicks a high pass forward. Madjid Bruneau collects the pass. Madjid Bruneau shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
14.50
Jean Francois Carotti threads a neat ball through to Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
16.41
Tommaso Giangaspare threads a neat ball through to Hoalid Massa. Hoalid Massa flicks a high pass forward. Youl Alidor Cakar controls it well on his chest. Youl Alidor Cakar whips in a cross ball towards Madjid Bruneau. Madjid Bruneau shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Matt Meiklejohn reads it well. Nice keeping!
22.39
0-0Jean Francois Carotti hits a low pass to Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni De Patre. Johnny Mboma barges into Pier Giovanni De Patre. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
26.37
0-0Grenoble Foot 38 are in full control of this game.
28.53
0-0David Boertien catches Youl Alidor Cakar on the ankles. The referee calls over David Boertien and shows him a yellow card! Youl Alidor Cakar runs off the knock.
32.30
Ricardo Rego darts forward. Ricardo Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni De Patre. Pier Giovanni De Patre rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.52
Tommaso Giangaspare makes a probing pass to Hoalid Massa. Hoalid Massa kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Alidor Cakar. Youl Alidor Cakar finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Matt Meiklejohn as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.14
0-0Corner kick to Grenoble Foot 38. Madjid Bruneau plays it out to the edge of the box. Luis Cruz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.58
Jean Francois Carotti advances with the ball. Jean Francois Carotti plays a one-two with Gregory Foé and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jean Francois Carotti provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.55
Frederic Assati flicks a high pass forward. Youl Alidor Cakar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youl Alidor Cakar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.40
Hoalid Massa chips the ball to his team mate, Madjid Bruneau. Madjid Bruneau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grenoble Foot 38 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grenoble Foot 38 get the second half underway!
47.34
Jeremie Bouchard flicks a high ball forward to Pier Giovanni De Patre who takes it down. Pier Giovanni De Patre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by William Fahmi.
51.22
Luis Cruz breaks forward. Luis Cruz darts forward. Luis Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Madjid Bruneau. Madjid Bruneau powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
54.53
0-0Frederic Assati changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederic Assati whips in a cross ball towards Youl Alidor Cakar. Youl Alidor Cakar directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Jean-Luc Bourmaud is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
55.09
Ferdinand Zaami deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro rushes past Johnny Mboma! Pedro Navarro rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.07
Ferdinand Zaami flicks a high ball forward to Gregory Foé who takes it down. Gregory Foé runs straight at the defence! Gregory Foé strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Paolo Wimbée manages to keep it out.
71.35
Ferdinand Zaami sees Pedro Navarro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Navarro shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.13
0-0Ferdinand Zaami knocks the ball forward to Gregory Foé. Gregory Foé edges inside the box! William Fahmi clumsily knocks into Gregory Foé. Gregory Foé appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
77.27
0-0FC Metz have made 3 substitutions with Isaac Zapata replacing Gregory Foé, John Celdran replacing Jean Francois Carotti and Barket Francois replacing Pedro Navarro .
79.49
1-0Tommaso Giangaspare knocks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Bréchet. Brahim Bréchet chips the ball to his team mate, Youl Alidor Cakar. Youl Alidor Cakar shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Meiklejohn with no chance!! Goal for Grenoble Foot 38!
84.29
John Celdran passes the ball forward to Pier Giovanni De Patre. Pier Giovanni De Patre chips the ball to his team mate, Isaac Zapata. Some silky footwork from Isaac Zapata provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Brahim Bréchet flicks a high pass forward to Madjid Bruneau who brings the ball under control. Madjid Bruneau whips in a cross ball towards Youl Alidor Cakar. Youl Alidor Cakar gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Matt Meiklejohn manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Youl Alidor Cakar of Grenoble Foot 38 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paolo Wimbée (GK)
7
2. Luis Cruz (DEF)
7
3. Tommaso Giangaspare (DEF)
6
4. Johnny Mboma (DEF)
6
5. William Fahmi (DEF)
6
6. Frederic Assati (MID)
7
7. Brahim Bréchet (MID)
8
8. Hoalid Massa (MID)
7
9. Devanir Carisso (MID)
6
10. Youl Alidor Cakar (ATT)
9
11. Madjid Bruneau (ATT)
7
12. Patricio Diawara (GK)
0
13. Tarik Diawara (ATT)
0
14. Kaba Cherrad (DEF)
0
1. Matt Meiklejohn (GK)
8
2. Jean-Luc Bourmaud (DEF)
6
3. David Boertien (DEF)
5
4. Ricardo Rego (DEF)
7
5. Don Greig (MID)
6
6. Jean Francois Carotti (MID)
7
7. Ferdinand Zaami (MID)
7
8. Jeremie Bouchard (MID)
6
9. Pier Giovanni De Patre (ATT)
6
10. Pedro Navarro (ATT)
7
11. Gregory Foé (ATT)
7
12. Isaac Zapata (ATT)
6
13. John Celdran (GK)
6
14. Barket Francois (ATT)
6