Match Report
| FC Metz | FC Metz |  |  | RC Strasbourg | RC Strasbourg | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Matt Meiklejohn | M. Meiklejohn |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | George Gascoigne | G. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Jean-Luc Bourmaud | J. Bourmaud |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Max Mann | M. Mann | |||||||||
| David Boertien | D. Boertien | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 |  | Philippe Veldeman | P. Veldeman | |||||||||
| Ricardo Rego | R. Rego |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Nestor Ginola | N. Ginola | |||||||||
| Don Greig | D. Greig | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 67 | | J-David Dordevic | J. Dordevic | |||||||||
| Ferdinand Zaami | F. Zaami | | 63 | M | | 6 | | D | 66 | | Eric Danic | E. Danic | |||||||||
| Jean Francois Carotti | J. Carotti | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 76 | | Pascal Ngom | P. Ngom | |||||||||
| Jeremie Bouchard | J. Bouchard | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 | | Ahmed Benon | A. Benon | |||||||||
| Pier Giovanni De Patre | P. De Patre |  | 73 | A |  | | 9 | | A | 78 | | Jean-Christophe Proment | J. Proment | ||||||||
| Pedro Navarro | P. Navarro |  | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Ferdinando Terrevoli | F. Terrevoli | |||||||||
| Gregory Foé | G. Foé | | 68 | A | | 11 | | | A | 60 | | Marco Kopa | M. Kopa | ||||||||
| Isaac Zapata | I. Zapata |  | 64 | A | | 12 | | M | 67 |  | Tobias Frieser | T. Frieser | |||||||||
| Barket Francois | B. Francois | | 59 | A | | 13 | | D | 65 | | Guy Colucci | G. Colucci | |||||||||
| John Celdran | J. Celdran | | 58 | G | | 14 | | D | 58 | | Christian Watier | C. Watier | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle 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 Rudy Dernis.
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 Rudy Dernis.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
0-0Ahmed Benon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdinando Terrevoli. Ferdinando Terrevoli shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
4.32
0-0Ricardo Rego flicks a high ball forward to Jean Francois Carotti who takes it down. Jean Francois Carotti kicks a strong pass forward to Gregory Foé. Gregory Foé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
6.48
1-0Ferdinand Zaami sees Pedro Navarro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni De Patre. Pier Giovanni De Patre tries a spectacular strike. George Gascoigne is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.01
1-0David Boertien barges into Ahmed Benon. David Boertien is given a warning by the referee! Ahmed Benon runs off the knock.
10.52
Ahmed Benon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean-Christophe Proment!
15.13
Showing great composure, Ahmed Benon laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment whips in a cross ball towards Marco Kopa. Marco Kopa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
16.54
1-1Jean Francois Carotti sees Gregory Foé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregory Foé shoots from distance. George Gascoigne gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
20.19
Ahmed Benon makes a high pass forward. Marco Kopa shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Marco Kopa lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.28
1-2Seeing a gap ahead, Pascal Ngom plays the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment edges inside the box! David Boertien clumsily knocks into Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
32.46
With imagination, Pascal Ngom plays the ball forward to Ferdinando Terrevoli. Ferdinando Terrevoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.46
Pascal Ngom makes a probing pass to Ferdinando Terrevoli. Ferdinando Terrevoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
34.55
Ahmed Benon takes it forward alone. Ahmed Benon whips in a cross ball towards Marco Kopa. Marco Kopa connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Meiklejohn with no chance!! Goal for RC Strasbourg!
45.00
Don Greig makes a probing pass to Gregory Foé. Gregory Foé plays a one-two with Pedro Navarro and rushes in on goal... Gregory Foé muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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
RC Strasbourg kick off!
55.20
Jeremie Bouchard sees Gregory Foé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregory Foé tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
59.21
Jean Francois Carotti passes the ball forward to Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Foé. Gregory Foé finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.25
Ferdinand Zaami hits a low pass to Pier Giovanni De Patre. Pier Giovanni De Patre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by J-David Dordevic.
63.04
J-David Dordevic kicks a strong pass forward to Ahmed Benon. With a delightful solo run, Ahmed Benon stretches the opposition's defence. Ahmed Benon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.27
2-3FC Metz have made 3 substitutions with Isaac Zapata replacing Gregory Foé, Barket Francois replacing Ferdinand Zaami and John Celdran replacing Pedro Navarro .
78.36
Ahmed Benon knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment threads a neat ball through to Ferdinando Terrevoli. Ferdinando Terrevoli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
79.05
Ahmed Benon makes a simple pass to Jean-Christophe Proment. Jean-Christophe Proment lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Kopa. Marco Kopa flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.27
Pier Giovanni De Patre clumsily knocks into J-David Dordevic. The referee calls over Pier Giovanni De Patre and warns him to calm down! J-David Dordevic stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pier Giovanni De Patre 6 Gregory Foé 45 | Jean-Christophe Proment 11, 20 Marco Kopa 35, 79 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Christophe Proment of RC Strasbourg |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matt Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2. Jean-Luc Bourmaud (DEF)
6
3. David Boertien (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Rego (DEF)
6
5. Don Greig (MID)
6
6. Ferdinand Zaami (MID)
6
7. Jean Francois Carotti (MID)
6
8. Jeremie Bouchard (MID)
6
9. Pier Giovanni De Patre (ATT)
7
10. Pedro Navarro (ATT)
7
11. Gregory Foé (ATT)
7
12. Isaac Zapata (ATT)
6
13. Barket Francois (ATT)
6
14. John Celdran (GK)
6
1. George Gascoigne (GK)
6
2. Max Mann (DEF)
6
3. Philippe Veldeman (DEF)
6
4. Nestor Ginola (DEF)
6
5. J-David Dordevic (DEF)
6
6. Eric Danic (DEF)
6
7. Pascal Ngom (MID)
6
8. Ahmed Benon (MID)
8
9. Jean-Christophe Proment (ATT)
9
10. Ferdinando Terrevoli (ATT)
6
11. Marco Kopa (ATT)
9
12. Tobias Frieser (MID)
0
13. Guy Colucci (DEF)
0
14. Christian Watier (DEF)
0