Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Dens Park where Dundee play FC Metz in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Dundee and FC Metz are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Dundee get the match underway!
4.40
Romarin Mettomo kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo E. Rodríguez. Gustavo E. Rodríguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.21
Dundee are easily keeping FC Metz at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
12.32
Leandro Edmundo makes a simple pass to Alain Soro. Alain Soro kicks a strong pass forward to Mathieu Kovacs. Mathieu Kovacs knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Song. Joseph Song cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.07
Badra Tébily takes it forward alone. Badra Tébily whips in a cross ball towards Gérard Kraemer. Gérard Kraemer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Willy Meride has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.36
Kubilay Bulent threads the ball through to Joseph Song. Joseph Song shoots from outside the area but somehow Máximo Pizarro manages to keep it out.
21.48
Regis Grun boots it upfield. Joseph Song shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Máximo Pizarro easily smothers it!
24.26
Richard Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo E. Rodríguez. Gustavo E. Rodríguez lofts in a cross ball towards Gérard Kraemer. Gérard Kraemer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.02
Leandro Edmundo flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan kicks a strong pass forward to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Máximo Pizarro!
28.56
Richard Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Booth goes all the way! Richard Booth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.58
Richard Booth decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Booth whips in a cross ball towards David Rodriguez. David Rodriguez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Willy Meride manages to keep it out.
36.18
Christian Ross flicks the ball to his team mate, Badra Tébily. Badra Tébily deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gérard Kraemer. Gérard Kraemer shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.20
Richard Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo E. Rodríguez. Gustavo E. Rodríguez lofts in a cross ball towards David Rodriguez. David Rodriguez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.16
Richard Booth sees a break and surges forward. Richard Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gustavo E. Rodríguez. Gustavo E. Rodríguez tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Willy Meride.
45.00
Leandro Edmundo kicks a strong pass forward to Lucian Buscan. Lucian Buscan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mathieu Kovacs. Mathieu Kovacs finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz get the second half underway!
48.50
Antonis Bourbakis kicks a strong pass forward to Badra Tébily. Badra Tébily knocks the ball to his team mate, David Rodriguez. David Rodriguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Willy Meride easily smothers it!
49.11
Romarin Mettomo knocks the ball forward to Gérard Kraemer. Gérard Kraemer shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.12
Leandro Edmundo knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Bulent. Kubilay Bulent makes a simple pass to Mathieu Kovacs. Mathieu Kovacs shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Máximo Pizarro manages to gather it comfortably.
54.06
Badra Tébily sees space and advances. Badra Tébily lofts in a cross ball towards David Rodriguez. David Rodriguez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Willy Meride easily smothers it.
65.50
Richard Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo E. Rodríguez. Gustavo E. Rodríguez shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.29
Richard Booth clumsily knocks into Anthony Rukavina. The referee calls over Richard Booth and warns him to calm down! Anthony Rukavina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.11
Alain Soro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mathieu Kovacs. Mathieu Kovacs shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.55
Regis Grun threads the ball through to Alain Soro. Alain Soro makes a probing pass to Augustine Okpara. Augustine Okpara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.50
Rui Lozano barges into Augustine Okpara. The referee calls over Rui Lozano and shows him a yellow card! Augustine Okpara runs off the knock.
90.00
Regis Grun makes a simple pass to Anthony Rukavina. Anthony Rukavina brings the ball forward. Anthony Rukavina whips in a cross ball towards Joseph Song. Joseph Song is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Máximo Pizarro easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Gérard Kraemer of Dundee

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.2753623188406 vs 50.7246376811594
Play Area
Home team third: 23.19%, Midfield: 43.48%, Away team third: 33.33%