Match Report


AS Nancy     FC Metz
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A. MarcosG1GA. Aguilar
D. Van BeukeringD2DJ. Castets
S. CollinDcaptain3DC. James
N. JohnstoneD4captainDS. Alves
B. LandzaatM5DJ. Peiro
J. AlicarteM6MM. Chavrondier
N. JungM7MC. Giublesi
G. TagliaferriM8MJ. Koster
D. BellosoA9AE. Lima
J. AlonzoA10AP. Machado
T. KoemanA11AH. Guerrero
 
C. RizaA12MO. Kerhuiel
C. BurleyM13MO. Fernandez
R. HelmerM14MJ. Rodriguez

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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Marcel Picot where AS Nancy play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 16,906 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Nancy are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.


0.00
The whistle blows and AS Nancy get the match underway!
2.45
Jean-Luc Alicarte makes a probing pass to Guido Tagliaferri. Guido Tagliaferri knocks in a cross ball towards John Alonzo. John Alonzo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
4.58
Nicolas Jung surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Jung shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.21
Jean-Luc Alicarte catches Camel Giublesi on the ankles. The referee warns Jean-Luc Alicarte to calm down! Camel Giublesi runs off the knock.
9.04
Nicolas Jung clumsily knocks into Jean-Michel Castets. The referee calls over Nicolas Jung and shows him a yellow card! Jean-Michel Castets stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.01
Jose Peiro threads the ball through to Joe Koster. Joe Koster knocks the ball forward to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
15.34
Donny Van Beukering makes a strong solo run forward. Donny Van Beukering flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Alicarte controls it well on his chest. Jean-Luc Alicarte shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
21.57
Manuel Chavrondier knocks the ball forward to Camel Giublesi. Camel Giublesi makes a simple pass to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
22.49
Daniel Belloso clumsily knocks into Callum James. Daniel Belloso is given a warning by the referee! Callum James grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.43
Neil Johnstone threads the ball through to Tomˆs Koeman. Tomˆs Koeman shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.53
Donny Van Beukering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Luc Alicarte. Jean-Luc Alicarte kicks a strong pass forward to Tomˆs Koeman but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.24
Joe Koster sees Manuel Chavrondier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Chavrondier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
40.33
Nicolas Jung knocks the ball to his team mate, John Alonzo. John Alonzo edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from John Alonzo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Manuel Chavrondier!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Nancy appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz get the second half underway!
54.32
Daniel Belloso brings the ball forward. Daniel Belloso plays a one-two with John Alonzo and advances towards the goal... Manuel Chavrondier catches Daniel Belloso on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
57.35
Donny Van Beukering surges forward with the ball. Donny Van Beukering sees John Alonzo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from John Alonzo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.52
Edgar Lima flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Guerrero collects the pass. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.54
Guido Tagliaferri flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Jung who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Jung passes the ball forward to John Alonzo. John Alonzo shoots from just inside the box. Adolfo Aguilar gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
63.59
Joe Koster kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Yves Machado. Pierre-Yves Machado kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Guerrero but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.45
Steed Collin knocks the ball forward to Bart Landzaat. Bart Landzaat chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Belloso. Daniel Belloso whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Jung. Nicolas Jung heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
75.59
Jose Peiro breaks forward. Jose Peiro threads the ball through to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
77.15
John Alonzo takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Daniel Belloso. Daniel Belloso flicks a high pass forward to Tomˆs Koeman who brings the ball under control. Tomˆs Koeman edges inside the box! Tomˆs Koeman strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.05
Neil Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Johnstone sees John Alonzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Alonzo shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AS Nancy!
83.52
Guido Tagliaferri flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Belloso collects the pass. Daniel Belloso plays a one-two with Tomˆs Koeman and advances towards the goal... Daniel Belloso rockets a shot on goal. Adolfo Aguilar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.21
Joe Koster clumsily knocks into Donny Van Beukering. The referee calls over Joe Koster and shows him a yellow card! Donny Van Beukering hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

AS Nancy

FC Metz
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.4457831325301 vs 38.5542168674699
Play Area
Home team third: 20.48%, Midfield: 42.17%, Away team third: 37.35%

Scorers
John Alonzo 79
Daniel Belloso 84

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Donny Van Beukering of AS Nancy

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Alberto Marcos (GK)
6
2. Donny Van Beukering (DEF)
9
3. Steed Collin (DEF)
6
4. Neil Johnstone (DEF)
7
5. Bart Landzaat (MID)
6
6. Jean-Luc Alicarte (MID)
6
7. Nicolas Jung (MID)
6
8. Guido Tagliaferri (MID)
6
9. Daniel Belloso (ATT)
9
10. John Alonzo (ATT)
8
11. Tomˆs Koeman (ATT)
7

12. Carl Riza (ATT)
0
13. Craig Burley (MID)
0
14. Rainer Helmer (MID)
0

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)
6
7. Camel Giublesi (MID)
6
8. Joe Koster (MID)
6
9. Edgar Lima (ATT)
6
10. Pierre-Yves Machado (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Guerrero (ATT)
6

12. Oscar Kerhuiel (MID)
0
13. Oscar Fernandez (MID)
0
14. Jean Francois Rodriguez (MID)
0