Match Report


FC Metz     Lille OSC
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A. AguilarG1captainGL. Kipouros
J. CastetsD2DE. Suarez
C. JamesD3DY. Coridon
S. AlvesDcaptain4DN. Vellas
J. PeiroD5DE. Calabuig
M. ChavrondierM6MD. Mccall
C. GiublesiM7MS. Foulon
J. KosterM8MJ. Wendel
E. LimaA9AO. Insley
P. MachadoA10AA. Charvet
N. FontolanA11AM. Gelb
 
O. KerhuielM12GD. Verschave
O. FernandezM13ME. Farinos
H. GuerreroA14AM. Rösler

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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 Lille OSC. A crowd of 18,539 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Lille OSC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Beye.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz get the match underway!
2.54
Manuel Chavrondier plays the ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima passes the ball forward but Nicola Carlo Fontolan is offside!
3.55
Omer Insley barges into Camel Giublesi. The referee calls over Omer Insley and shows him a yellow card! Camel Giublesi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.15
David Mccall clumsily knocks into Joe Koster. David Mccall is warned by the referee! Joe Koster hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.02
Nicola Carlo Fontolan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.40
Nenad Vellas flicks a high pass forward to David Mccall who brings the ball under control. David Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Insley. Omer Insley plays the ball forward to Steve Foulon who has made a great run into the box. Steve Foulon rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.33
Nenad Vellas threads the ball through to Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet threads the ball through to Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
26.31
David Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Wendel controls it well on his chest. Jakob Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
28.00
Manuel Chavrondier flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
32.17
Youl Alidor Coridon flicks a high pass forward. Omer Insley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Insley shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
33.57
Steve Foulon barges into Camel Giublesi. The referee brings Steve Foulon to one side and gives him a warning! Camel Giublesi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.16
Martin Gelb makes a probing pass to Omer Insley. Omer Insley shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.55
Lille OSC are dictating the run of play here today.
42.05
Manuel Chavrondier flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Lefteris Kipouros manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Lille OSC have changed their lineup with Martin Rösler replacing Martin Gelb. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Lille OSC kick off the second half!
47.40
Callum James threads the ball through to Joe Koster. Joe Koster makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Fontolan. Nicola Carlo Fontolan shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Lefteris Kipouros had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
53.05
Nenad Vellas comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Lima. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.41
Nenad Vellas threads the ball through to Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jakob Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.18
Nenad Vellas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Foulon. Steve Foulon runs straight at the defence! Steve Foulon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.15
Youl Alidor Coridon flicks a high pass forward to David Mccall who brings the ball under control. David Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Insley. Omer Insley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Adolfo Aguilar.
67.13
Jakob Wendel takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Jose Peiro reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
71.49
Youl Alidor Coridon chips the ball to his team mate, Edouard Calabuig. Edouard Calabuig knocks the ball forward to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.52
Youl Alidor Coridon catches Nicola Carlo Fontolan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicola Carlo Fontolan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.40
Jakob Wendel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adelmajid Charvet. Adelmajid Charvet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Adolfo Aguilar comfortably smothers it!
77.04
Manuel Chavrondier sees Joe Koster in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Koster flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Yves Machado controls it well on his chest. Pierre-Yves Machado plays a quick one-two with Joe Koster and rushes in on goal... Pierre-Yves Machado cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.15
Steve Foulon threads the ball through to Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Insley. Omer Insley knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
90.00
Nenad Vellas flicks a high ball forward to Steve Foulon who takes it down. Steve Foulon knocks the ball forward to Omer Insley. Omer Insley shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

FC Metz

Lille OSC
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 5
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.4788732394366 vs 53.5211267605634
Play Area
Home team third: 29.58%, Midfield: 45.07%, Away team third: 25.35%

Scorers
Nicola Carlo Fontolan 47
Martin Rösler 54
Steve Foulon 61

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Foulon of Lille OSC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Adolfo Aguilar (GK)
6
2. Jean-Michel Castets (DEF)
6
3. Callum James (DEF)
6
4. Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
5. Jose Peiro (DEF)
6
6. Manuel Chavrondier (MID)
7
7. Camel Giublesi (MID)
6
8. Joe Koster (MID)
7
9. Edgar Lima (ATT)
6
10. Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT)
6
11. Nicola Carlo Fontolan (ATT)
9

12. Oscar Kerhuiel (MID)
0
13. Oscar Fernandez (MID)
0
14. Hugo Guerrero (ATT)
0

1. Lefteris Kipouros (GK)
7
2. Ernesto Suarez (DEF)
6
3. Youl Alidor Coridon (DEF)
6
4. Nenad Vellas (DEF)
7
5. Edouard Calabuig (DEF)
6
6. David Mccall (MID)
6
7. Steve Foulon (MID)
9
8. Jakob Wendel (MID)
8
9. Omer Insley (ATT)
5
10. Adelmajid Charvet (ATT)
6
11. Martin Gelb (ATT)
6

12. Dado Verschave (GK)
0
13. Ernesto Farinos (MID)
0
14. Martin Rösler (ATT)
8