Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Beaujoire-Louis Fonteneau where FC Nantes play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 18,109 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Duran.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nantes are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Duran.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off and get the first half underway!
2.27
0-0Hugo Valente threads a neat ball through to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. With a superhuman jump, Alec Cleland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
3.01
0-0Bakary Scheffler sees Alec Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
4.50
0-1Eddie King hits a low pass to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jose Vega scores for FC Metz!!
9.36
Noel Brand sweeps the ball up the wings. Gary Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Tomislav Bergkamp gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
10.32
0-1Eddie King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Bento.
14.58
Stan Clemence hits a low pass to Eddie King. Eddie King kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.30
0-2Stan Clemence clumsily knocks into Noel Brand. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noel Brand gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.07
Kelvin Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Brand. Noel Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.25
Bakary Scheffler volleys a long ball forward. Jose Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Eoin Hurst gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
24.29
Noel Brand threads a neat ball through to Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund whips in a cross ball towards Noel Brand. Noel Brand directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tomislav Bergkamp with no chance!! Goal for FC Nantes!
28.22
Eddie King flicks a high pass forward to Guillaume Jaurès who brings the ball under control. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Marques.
33.09
Alec Cleland threads the ball through to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Eoin Hurst.
40.24
1-2FC Metz are dictating the run of play here today.
42.21
Eddie King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.38
Noel Brand takes a quick throw-in. Kelvin Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Brand. Noel Brand brings the ball forward. Noel Brand shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
1-2Alexandre Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Adel Née. Adel Née makes a great pass forward. Steffen Freund sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nantes appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nantes players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Nantes start the second half!
48.04
Steffen Freund makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.55
Noel Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
54.02
Eddie King knocks the ball forward to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.10
Eddie King plays the ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.58
Alec Cleland threads a neat ball through to Eddie King. Eddie King whips in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega heads the ball goalwards. Good keeping from Eoin Hurst as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
59.53
1-2It's a corner kick. Alec Cleland kicks a low ball out wide. Stan Clemence comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.22
Alec Cleland makes a simple pass to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Vega scores for FC Metz!!
65.30
1-3Gaku Yamaguchi sees Bakary Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Scheffler makes a simple pass to Jose Vega. Jose Vega whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alexandre Bento. Excellent block.
69.33
Hugo Valente knocks the ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.39
Hugo Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie King. Eddie King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
77.55
Noel Brand hits a low pass to Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.49
Bakary Scheffler plays the ball forward to Eddie King. Eddie King flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Gyan who brings the ball under control. Matthew Gyan threads the ball through into the box. Guillaume Jaurès side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
81.29
Eddie King brings the ball forward. Eddie King runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Eddie King provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
84.45
1-3Kelvin Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Eddie King. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie King stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Matthew Gyan threads the ball through to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eoin Hurst!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Noel Brand 24 | Jose Vega 5, 61 Alec Cleland 15 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eoin Hurst (GK)
8
2. Miguel Marques (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Morrison (DEF)
6
4. Kelvin Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. Alexandre Bento (DEF)
6
6. Steffen Freund (MID)
7
7. Noel Brand (MID)
7
8. Gianpaolo Marangon (ATT)
6
9. Gary Cleland (ATT)
6
10. Gaetano De Palma (ATT)
6
11. Adel Née (ATT)
6
12. Wayne Rankin (DEF)
0
13. Oswaldo Catherine (ATT)
0
14. Steven Dabo (GK)
0
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
6
2. Stan Clemence (DEF)
5
3. Hugo Valente (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Burley (DEF)
6
5. Gaku Yamaguchi (DEF)
6
6. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
6
7. Eddie King (MID)
8
8. Alec Cleland (MID)
8
9. Matthew Gyan (ATT)
6
10. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
7
11. Jose Vega (ATT)
9
12. Fabian N. Giampà (ATT)
0
13. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
0
14. Samuel Pinheiro (DEF)
0