Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Rene Gaillard where Chamois Niortais play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chamois Niortais are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
FC Metz start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.38
Lionel Rouxel brings the ball forward. Lionel Rouxel sees a break and surges forward. Lionel Rouxel shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.35
Amdy Marsiglia knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Wimbee. Nicolas Wimbee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Boutoille.
6.03
Michael Durand flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Hernandez. Marco Hernandez goes all the way! Marco Hernandez tries a spectacular strike. Jason Boniface easily smothers it.
8.48
Luís Quinones makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Shearer. Bill Shearer makes a simple pass to Marco Hernandez. Marco Hernandez tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.02
Juan Galadames threads the ball through to Luís Quinones. Luís Quinones kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Hernandez. Marco Hernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.45
Luís Quinones makes a simple pass to Marco Hernandez. Marco Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Laget. Pedro Laget connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.51
Michael Durand knocks the ball forward to Bill Shearer. Bill Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jason Boniface manages to gather it comfortably.
34.28
Eugne Caveglia clumsily knocks into Pedro Laget. Eugne Caveglia is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Laget hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Chamois Niortais kick off!
51.51
Eugne Caveglia flicks the ball to his team mate, Amdy Marsiglia. Amdy Marsiglia makes a probing pass to Nicolas Wimbee. Nicolas Wimbee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Gleisenstein. David Gleisenstein shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.22
Yann Gouamene threads the ball through to Marco Hernandez. Marco Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.01
Michael Durand hacks Guillaume Arribagé from behind! The referee calls over Michael Durand and warns him to calm down! Guillaume Arribagé runs off the knock.
55.06
Youssef Chavériat barges into Luís Quinones. Youssef Chavériat is warned by the referee! Luís Quinones stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.17
Youssef Chavériat hacks Yann Gouamene from behind! The referee calls over Youssef Chavériat again and warns him to calm down! Yann Gouamene stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.03
Mathieu Fayolle makes a beautiful solo run. Mathieu Fayolle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Shearer but the linesman indicates offside!
61.03
Mathieu Fayolle flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Laget. Pedro Laget whips in a cross ball towards Marco Hernandez. Marco Hernandez flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jason Boniface!
67.00
Youssef Chavériat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Gleisenstein. David Gleisenstein knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Boutoille.
69.22
Mathieu Fayolle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Shearer. Bill Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Hernandez. Marco Hernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marco Hernandez!
73.51
Youssef Chavériat knocks the ball to his team mate, Yves Lécluse. Yves Lécluse whips in a cross ball towards David Gleisenstein. David Gleisenstein powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.35
Youssef Chavériat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Gleisenstein. David Gleisenstein finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Artur Moreira manages to gather it comfortably.
83.02
Elias Gruber hacks Marco Hernandez from behind! Elias Gruber is warned by the referee! Marco Hernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.53
Amdy Marsiglia decides to run forward with the ball. Amdy Marsiglia knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Wimbee but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.57
James Boutoille makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Durand. Michael Durand passes the ball forward to Pedro Laget. Pedro Laget kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Shearer but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Eugne Caveglia passes the ball forward to Youssef Chavériat. Youssef Chavériat controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Gleisenstein. David Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Yves Lécluse. Yves Lécluse directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Marco Hernandez of Chamois Niortais

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 59.375 vs 40.625
Play Area
Home team third: 21.88%, Midfield: 48.44%, Away team third: 29.69%