Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to RC Strasbourg in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Ducrocq.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RC Strasbourg appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Ducrocq.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the match!
6.43
1-0Don Greig knocks the ball forward to Peter Zois. Peter Zois knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.57
1-0Sven Koschmieder threads the ball through to Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Zois. Peter Zois makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
15.25
Phil Lightfoot passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Julien Pavon. Julien Pavon hits a low pass to Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow George Gascoigne manages to keep it out.
16.13
1-0Eric Danic flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Ngom controls it well on his chest. Pascal Ngom kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Lightfoot.
20.30
1-0Sven Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Navarro who brings the ball under control. Pedro Navarro shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.22
1-0Mariano Pellegrini hacks Isaac Zapata from behind! The referee brings Mariano Pellegrini to one side and gives him a warning! Isaac Zapata stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.40
Don Greig flicks a high pass forward. Peter Zois collects the pass. Peter Zois controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.17
Don Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Danic.
32.31
Gaspar Lopes threads a neat ball through to Jose Colucci. Jose Colucci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Luciano Sánchez!
33.37
Julien Pavon knocks the ball forward to Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.11
Uwe Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Don Greig. Don Greig knocks the ball forward to Peter Zois. Peter Zois whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.05
2-0Uwe Bartsch makes a beautiful solo run. Showing wonderful composure, Uwe Bartsch plays the ball forward to Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata passes the ball forward but Pedro Navarro is offside!
42.52
With great vision, Don Greig plays the ball forward to Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.00
Sven Koschmieder makes a probing pass to Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
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. RC Strasbourg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and RC Strasbourg kick off!
47.15
Julien Pavon flicks a high pass forward. Isaac Zapata holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaac Zapata knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
48.20
Bjarki Thoroddsen flicks a high pass forward. Don Greig controls it well on his chest. Don Greig plays the ball forward to Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata plays a one-two with Peter Zois and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Isaac Zapata provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
60.08
2-0RC Strasbourg have made a substitution with Tobias Frieser replacing Zinedine Joseph .
61.11
Pascal Ngom hacks Cristiano Lopes from behind! The referee brings Pascal Ngom to one side and gives him a warning! Cristiano Lopes runs off the knock.
63.50
Sven Koschmieder threads a neat ball through to Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by George Gascoigne. Excellent save.
65.12
Mariano Pellegrini sees Gaspar Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Frieser controls it well on his chest. Tobias Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Sánchez who gathers it comfortably.
66.05
Julien Pavon flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Navarro shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
67.49
Julien Pavon flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Navarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Danic.
71.58
Julien Pavon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata shoots from distance but it is tipped over by George Gascoigne.
73.41
2-0It's a corner kick. Peter Zois kicks a low ball out wide. Sven Koschmieder is dispossessed by a tackle from Philippe Veldeman.
75.38
2-0Philippe Veldeman barges into Pedro Navarro. The referee calls over Philippe Veldeman and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Navarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.50
RC Strasbourg have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Collins replacing Eric Danic and Dino Morello replacing Pascal Ngom .
79.42
Jose Colucci comes in with a late challenge on Bjarki Thoroddsen. Jose Colucci is warned by the referee! Bjarki Thoroddsen runs off the knock.
83.35
Gaspar Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Christophe Proment who takes it down. Jean-Christophe Proment lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Frieser. Tobias Frieser flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
84.17
Jean-Christophe Proment comes in with a late challenge on Uwe Bartsch. The referee calls over Jean-Christophe Proment and warns him to calm down! Uwe Bartsch runs off the knock.
85.42
Don Greig flicks a high pass forward to Isaac Zapata who brings the ball under control. Isaac Zapata chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Zois. Peter Zois makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Uwe Bartsch hacks Jean-Christophe Proment from behind! The referee calls over Uwe Bartsch and warns him to calm down! Jean-Christophe Proment hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pedro Navarro 6, 34 Peter Zois 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luciano Sánchez (GK)
6
2. Uwe Bartsch (DEF)
6
3. Bjarki Thoroddsen (DEF)
6
4. Phil Lightfoot (DEF)
6
5. Cristiano Lopes (MID)
6
6. Sven Koschmieder (MID)
6
7. Don Greig (MID)
7
8. Julien Pavon (MID)
6
9. Peter Zois (ATT)
9
10. Isaac Zapata (ATT)
7
11. Pedro Navarro (ATT)
9
12. Bojan Hamrin (ATT)
0
13. Simon Kaiser (MID)
0
14. Barket Francois (ATT)
0
1. George Gascoigne (GK)
7
2. Philippe Veldeman (DEF)
5
3. Eric Danic (DEF)
6
4. Guy Colucci (DEF)
6
5. Mariano Pellegrini (DEF)
6
6. Alex Greig (DEF)
6
7. Pascal Ngom (MID)
6
8. Gaspar Lopes (MID)
6
9. Jean-Christophe Proment (ATT)
6
10. Jose Colucci (ATT)
6
11. Zinedine Joseph (ATT)
6
12. Tobias Frieser (MID)
6
13. Stuart Collins (GK)
6
14. Dino Morello (MID)
6