Match Report
| FC Metz | FC Metz |  |  | FC Nantes | FC Nantes | ||||||||||||||||
| Olus Kotas | Olus Kotas | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Zisi Andriopoulos | Z. Andriopoulos |  | 85 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Kaci Giresse | K. Giresse | |||||||||
| Leandro Edmundo | L. Edmundo |  | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Carlos Moreira | C. Moreira | |||||||||
| Regis Grun | R. Grun |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | Simion Baicu | S. Baicu | |||||||||
| Cristian Rodríguez | C. Rodríguez |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Geoffroy Renaud | G. Renaud | |||||||||
| Kubilay Bulent | K. Bulent |  | 85 | M | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Jean-Marie Rival | J. Rival | |||||||||
| Lucian Buscan | L. Buscan | | 82 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 |  | Matt Glass | M. Glass | |||||||||
| Anthony Rukavina | A. Rukavina |  | 78 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 |  | Trond Egil Solskjær | T. Solskjær | |||||||||
| Alain Soro | A. Soro |  | 71 | M | | 8 | | M | 70 | | Jean-Jacques Chagot | J. Chagot | |||||||||
| Lampros Pappas | L. Pappas | | 88 | A | | 9 | | A | 81 |  | Jes Høgh | J. Høgh | |||||||||
| Cedric Laslandes | C. Laslandes | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Marcos Taffarel | M. Taffarel | |||||||||
| Joseph Song | J. Song |  | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Ronald King | R. King | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to FC Nantes. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Nantes get the match underway!
6.17
1-0Lucian Buscan sees a break and surges forward. Lucian Buscan whips in a cross ball towards Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.41
1-0Jean-Jacques Chagot flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald King. Ronald King sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Zisi Andriopoulos is on top of it.
10.28
Leandro Edmundo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kubilay Bulent. Kubilay Bulent knocks the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Kaci Giresse!
18.38
Regis Grun kicks a strong pass forward to Kubilay Bulent. Kubilay Bulent deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.28
Anthony Rukavina makes a probing pass to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes plays a perfect one-two with Joseph Song and rushes in on goal... Cedric Laslandes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Kaci Giresse easily smothers it.
22.24
Jean-Marie Rival threads the ball through to Jean-Jacques Chagot. Jean-Jacques Chagot threads the ball through to Ronald King. Ronald King lofts in a cross ball towards Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh directs the ball goalwards with his head. Zisi Andriopoulos easily picks it out of the air!
28.36
1-0Matt Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronald King. Ronald King goes all the way! Ronald King tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.16
1-0Leandro Edmundo clumsily knocks into Jean-Jacques Chagot. The referee calls over Leandro Edmundo and warns him to calm down! Jean-Jacques Chagot runs off the knock.
38.25
1-0Anthony Rukavina hacks Matt Glass from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Glass runs off the knock.
42.03
1-0Matt Glass threads the ball through to Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regis Grun.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Metz kick off and get the second half underway!
48.56
Trond Egil Solskjær makes a simple pass to Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel goes all the way! Marcos Taffarel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Zisi Andriopoulos.
49.23
1-0FC Metz are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Nantes's defence.
51.34
Jean-Marie Rival chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Glass. Matt Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.58
Geoffroy Renaud boots it upfield. Marcos Taffarel shoots from distance but somehow Zisi Andriopoulos manages to keep it out.
59.31
Kubilay Bulent catches Jean-Jacques Chagot on the ankles. Kubilay Bulent is warned by the referee! Jean-Jacques Chagot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.26
Anthony Rukavina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes whips in a cross ball towards Joseph Song. Joseph Song is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.21
Lucian Buscan threads the ball through to Joseph Song. Joseph Song knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simion Baicu.
63.32
Alain Soro advances with the ball. Alain Soro shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.12
Lucian Buscan kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Laslandes. Cedric Laslandes shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.53
Geoffroy Renaud knocks the ball to his team mate, Trond Egil Solskjær. Trond Egil Solskjær makes a simple pass to Ronald King. Ronald King whips in a cross ball towards Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Zisi Andriopoulos easily picks it out of the air!
67.24
Trond Egil Solskjær barges into Lucian Buscan. The referee calls over Trond Egil Solskjær and warns him to calm down! Lucian Buscan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.37
Anthony Rukavina kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph Song. Joseph Song shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
71.46
Anthony Rukavina knocks the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Song. Joseph Song directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.27
Matt Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regis Grun.
78.35
1-0Geoffroy Renaud threads the ball through to Matt Glass. Matt Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronald King but the linesman indicates offside!
79.18
Jean-Jacques Chagot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jes Høgh. Jes Høgh lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel powers a header at goal. Zisi Andriopoulos manages to gather it comfortably.
84.28
Geoffroy Renaud advances with the ball. Geoffroy Renaud makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronald King. Ronald King knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Taffarel. Marcos Taffarel directs the ball goalwards with his head. Zisi Andriopoulos easily smothers it.
85.48
Leandro Edmundo kicks a strong pass forward to Kubilay Bulent. Kubilay Bulent knocks the ball to his team mate, Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.33
Anthony Rukavina makes a probing pass to Lampros Pappas. Lampros Pappas shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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