Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 18,910 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Girondins de Bordeaux get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Manuel Chavrondier passes the ball forward to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.25
0-0Silvio Alves flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Oscar Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.49
0-0Barket Bourdeau clumsily knocks into Tomasz Peyrlade. The referee calls over Barket Bourdeau and warns him to calm down! Tomasz Peyrlade runs off the knock.
12.15
0-0Manuel Chavrondier plays the ball forward to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Brian Lampard.
16.39
Fabien Biancalani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
20.49
Jean-Claude Giresse flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade plays a sublime one-two with Hugo Guerrero and races in on goal... Tomasz Peyrlade tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Brian Lampard smothers it!
24.16
Moktar Leca sees a break and surges forward. Moktar Leca edges inside the box! Moktar Leca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.10
Moktar Leca threads the ball through to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum James.
32.27
Jean-Claude Giresse makes a strong solo run forward. Jean-Claude Giresse runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jean-Claude Giresse shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
36.26
Barket Bourdeau chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Castro. With a delightful solo run, Nuno Castro stretches the opposition's defence. Nuno Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
39.55
Jean Francois Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
42.41
Fabien Biancalani threads the ball through to Moktar Leca. Moktar Leca threads the ball through to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
44.39
Fabien Biancalani threads a neat ball through to Florian Courtois. Florian Courtois flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Ortega. Alfredo Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Girondins de Bordeaux also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
47.18
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
49.16
Barket Bourdeau threads a neat ball through to Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson threads a neat ball through to Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
54.05
0-0Florian Courtois pushes up the pitch. Florian Courtois threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Davidson. Jean-Michel Castets catches Alec Davidson on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
61.02
Tomasz Peyrlade hacks Fabien Biancalani from behind! Tomasz Peyrlade is given a warning by the referee! Fabien Biancalani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.13
1-0Jean Francois Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Manuel Chavrondier. Manuel Chavrondier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.13
Oscar Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Chavrondier. Manuel Chavrondier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.42
Manuel Chavrondier flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Guerrero who takes it down. Hugo Guerrero plays a scrappy one-two with Edgar Lima and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Hugo Guerrero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.09
Oscar Fernandez makes a probing pass to Silvio Alves. Silvio Alves flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Guerrero who brings the ball neatly under control. Hugo Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
87.49
Callum James clumsily knocks into Alejandro Arias. The referee calls over Callum James and warns him to calm down! Alejandro Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.09
Jean Francois Rodriguez chips the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Alejandro Arias flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Ortega controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adolfo Aguilar (GK)
6
2. Jean-Michel Castets (DEF)
6
3. Jean-Claude Giresse (DEF)
7
4. Callum James (DEF)
5
5. Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
6. Manuel Chavrondier (MID)
9
7. Oscar Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Jean Francois Rodriguez (MID)
6
9. Edgar Lima (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Guerrero (ATT)
6
11. Tomasz Peyrlade (ATT)
9
12. Jose Peiro (DEF)
0
13. Herve Le Roux (DEF)
0
14. Muller Klos (ATT)
0
1. Brian Lampard (GK)
7
2. Florian Courtois (DEF)
7
3. Barket Bourdeau (DEF)
6
4. Fabien Biancalani (DEF)
7
5. Alejandro Arias (MID)
6
6. Moktar Leca (MID)
7
7. Nuno Castro (MID)
6
8. Neil Davidson (MID)
6
9. Alexandre Ramos (ATT)
6
10. Alfredo Ortega (ATT)
6
11. Alec Davidson (ATT)
6
12. Mike Winterburn (GK)
0
13. Xavier Duchesne (GK)
0
14. Alan Plowright (MID)
0