Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play FC Metz in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the match!
6.17
0-0Bakary Scheffler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.52
0-0Jose Vega flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà collects the pass. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Francisco Soares clumsily knocks into Jose Vega. Jose Vega appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
12.00
Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high pass forward to Fabian N. Giampà who brings the ball neatly under control. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.33
0-0Callum Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Jimmy Cabrol. The referee calls over Callum Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Jimmy Cabrol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.36
0-0Callum Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Valentino Traversa collects the pass. Valentino Traversa plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Lineker and stumbles forward towards the goal... Valentino Traversa takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.56
Richard Gemmell makes a probing pass to Sebastian Vogel. Sebastian Vogel shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.05
Sebastian Vogel passes the ball forward to Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.20
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.08
Francisco Soares threads the ball through to Richard Gemmell. With imagination, Richard Gemmell plays the ball forward to Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
28.56
Colin Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
30.09
Eddy Subiat threads the ball through to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà sees Guillaume Jaurès in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.31
0-0Richard Gemmell hacks Stan Clemence from behind! Richard Gemmell is warned by the referee! Stan Clemence runs off the knock.
38.54
0-1Stan Clemence hits a low pass to Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Jaurès controls it well on his chest. Guillaume Jaurès lofts in a cross ball towards Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Metz!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester United appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
47.03
0-1Eddy Subiat makes a probing pass to Jimmy Cabrol. With imagination, Jimmy Cabrol plays the ball forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega cuts inside the box! Jose Vega looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Callum Sullivan.
48.44
Graham Peckham threads the ball through to Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.27
Sebastian Vogel threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
54.14
Graham Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Guillaume Jaurès who brings the ball under control. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.04
Paul Allman barges into Mickael Jacquesson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mickael Jacquesson stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.24
Bakary Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.20
0-1Callum Sullivan takes it forward alone. Callum Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Alec Mckinlay picks it out of the air!
66.42
Stan Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Cabrol controls it well on his chest. What a great partnership. Jimmy Cabrol kicks a strong pass forward to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès passes the ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Some silky footwork from Fabian N. Giampà provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carl Lee with no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
69.10
Sebastian Vogel sees Callum Sullivan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Sullivan surges forward with the ball. Callum Sullivan threads a neat, attacking ball through to Colin Lineker. Colin Lineker comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
71.47
Bakary Scheffler knocks the ball forward to Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
72.15
Sebastian Vogel darts forward. Sebastian Vogel tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.57
Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès who takes it down. Guillaume Jaurès whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Metz!
79.38
Paul Allman threads the ball through to Victor Vidal. Victor Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Valentino Traversa. Valentino Traversa shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
87.49
Eddy Subiat passes the ball forward to Mickael Jacquesson. With imagination, Mickael Jacquesson laces a through ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mickael Jacquesson 39 Fabian N. Giampà 66, 74 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Lee (GK)
6
2. Francisco Soares (DEF)
6
3. Paul Allman (DEF)
5
4. Victor Vidal (DEF)
6
5. Raymond De Romijn (DEF)
6
6. Richard Gemmell (MID)
6
7. Callum Sullivan (MID)
7
8. Sebastian Vogel (MID)
6
9. Colin Lineker (ATT)
6
10. Ronnie Turpijn (ATT)
6
11. Valentino Traversa (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Meerdink (DEF)
0
13. Phil Clapham (MID)
0
14. Enzo Califano (ATT)
0
1. Alec Mckinlay (GK)
6
2. Jon Jonssen (GK)
6
3. Eddy Subiat (DEF)
6
4. Stan Clemence (DEF)
7
5. Graham Peckham (MID)
6
6. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
7
7. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
6
8. Mickael Jacquesson (MID)
8
9. Fabian N. Giampà (ATT)
9
10. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
8
11. Jose Vega (ATT)
6
12. Fabien Burle (ATT)
0
13. Alec Cleland (MID)
0
14. Peter Gascoigne (DEF)
0