Match Report
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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 Bristol City in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
2.57
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
3.06
0-0Modeste Milla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Ferrari. Nelson Ferrari takes it forward alone. Nelson Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Mendonca. Eddie Mendonca flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.24
0-0Stephan Auer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth passes the ball forward but Youri Salenko is offside!
18.05
0-0Pascal Rémy passes the ball forward to Zoumana Barul. Zoumana Barul knocks the ball forward to Patrick Tchoutang. Patrick Tchoutang knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yyvind Halle who gathers it comfortably.
24.52
0-0Salomon Billong threads the ball through to Ernest Gutierrez. Ernest Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann rockets a shot on goal. Zisi Andriopoulos easily smothers it.
26.14
1-0Oleksandr Lytovchenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Mendonca. Eddie Mendonca plays a perfect one-two with Patrick Tchoutang and rushes in on goal... Eddie Mendonca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.21
Mohammed Amoah knocks the ball forward to Ernest Gutierrez. Ernest Gutierrez brings the ball forward. Ernest Gutierrez shoots from 20 yards but somehow Zisi Andriopoulos manages to keep it out.
32.14
Salomon Billong threads the ball through to Ernest Gutierrez. Ernest Gutierrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.11
Salomon Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernest Gutierrez. Ernest Gutierrez surges forward with the ball. Ernest Gutierrez plays a perfect one-two with Peter Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Ernest Gutierrez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Zisi Andriopoulos easily smothers it!
42.13
Salomon Billong makes a simple pass to Ernest Gutierrez. Ernest Gutierrez passes the ball forward to Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth plays a perfect one-two with Jonas Zimmermann and rushes in on goal... Peter Unsworth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Zisi Andriopoulos!
44.46
Oleksandr Lytovchenko passes the ball forward to Eddie Mendonca. Eddie Mendonca goes all the way! Eddie Mendonca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Stephan Auer kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko goes all the way! Youri Salenko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
51.42
Mohammed Amoah passes the ball forward to Stephan Auer. Stephan Auer knocks the ball forward to Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth goes all the way! Peter Unsworth rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.49
Maarten Strupar advances with the ball. Maarten Strupar plays a perfect one-two with Jonas Zimmermann and rushes in on goal... Maarten Strupar shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Zisi Andriopoulos.
60.05
Nordin El-Karkouri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernest Gutierrez. Ernest Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.11
Stephan Auer makes a simple pass to Peter Unsworth. Peter Unsworth lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
65.35
Ernest Gutierrez makes a beautiful solo run. Ernest Gutierrez threads the ball through to Youri Salenko but he's offside!
66.41
Salomon Billong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Auer. Stephan Auer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann makes a probing pass to Youri Salenko but he's offside!
67.47
Maarten Strupar takes it forward alone. Maarten Strupar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Modeste Milla.
69.49
Paolo Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Auer. Stephan Auer threads the ball through to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Zisi Andriopoulos!
72.47
Zoumana Barul controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Mendonca. Eddie Mendonca goes all the way! Eddie Mendonca shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.10
FC Metz are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
81.54
Nordin El-Karkouri chips the ball to his team mate, Maarten Strupar. Maarten Strupar knocks the ball forward to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Nelson Ferrari takes it forward alone. Nelson Ferrari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nordin El-Karkouri.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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