Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Olympique Lyonnais. A crowd of 19,409 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Toifilou Trapasso.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Olympique Lyonnais appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Toifilou Trapasso.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais kick off and get the match underway!
12.44
0-0Dominic Inglis threads a neat ball through to Fabien Senoussi. Fabien Senoussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Angelo Morante. Angelo Morante plays a one-two with Yohann Grenet and rushes in on goal... Angelo Morante muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Robert Newton!
14.20
Florent Hiroux hits a low pass to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman plays a quick one-two with Miguael Blondeau and rushes in on goal... Rafael Zimmerman shoots from just inside the box but somehow Louis Dzodic manages to keep it out.
16.22
0-0Garry Wau brings the ball forward. Garry Wau kicks a strong pass forward to Florent Hiroux but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.28
0-0Garry Gough pushes mid-way up the pitch. Garry Gough makes a probing pass to Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou whips in a cross ball towards Yohann Grenet. Yohann Grenet makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.18
Pape Lecocq controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yohann Grenet. Yohann Grenet finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.38
1-0Teemu Bonilla brings the ball forward. Teemu Bonilla knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo Morante. Angelo Morante connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Newton with no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
32.34
1-0Jorge Teixeira plays the ball forward to Miguael Blondeau. Miguael Blondeau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Inglis.
33.54
1-0Garry Gough hacks Rafael Zimmerman from behind! Garry Gough is shown the yellow card! Rafael Zimmerman runs off the knock.
34.14
Jorge Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Simon Jeffers. Simon Jeffers shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.01
Fabien Senoussi advances with the ball. Fabien Senoussi flicks a high pass forward. Yohann Grenet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yohann Grenet knocks in a cross ball towards Pape Lecocq. Pape Lecocq powers a header at goal. It's there!! Robert Newton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Pape Lecocq launches a long ball forward. Loic Kossingou lofts in a cross ball towards Teemu Bonilla. Teemu Bonilla whips the ball goalwards with his head. Teemu Bonilla scores for FC Metz!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique Lyonnais players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz get the second half underway!
49.41
Florent Hiroux flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Jorge Teixeira shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Louis Dzodic comfortably smothers it!
51.13
Alexander Gerlach decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Jeffers. Simon Jeffers rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.41
Steve Charlton threads the ball through to Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman threads the ball through to Jorge Teixeira but he's offside!
60.24
3-1Rafael Zimmerman hacks Fabien Senoussi from behind! The referee warns Rafael Zimmerman to calm down! Fabien Senoussi stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.03
Steve Charlton hits a low pass to Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Jeffers. Simon Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Zimmerman. Rafael Zimmerman whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
66.01
Pape Lecocq makes an attacking run forward. Pape Lecocq controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Robert Newton easily smothers it!
67.04
Fabien Senoussi kicks a strong pass forward to Mamar Leroy. Mamar Leroy threads a neat ball through to Yohann Grenet. Yohann Grenet knocks in a cross ball towards Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.51
Mamar Leroy sees Loic Kossingou in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Loic Kossingou hits a low pass to Yohann Grenet. Yohann Grenet shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
75.17
Fabien Senoussi flicks a high pass forward. Teemu Bonilla holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teemu Bonilla flicks a high pass forward. Pape Lecocq controls it well on his chest. Pape Lecocq knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.53
Garry Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, Mamar Leroy. Mamar Leroy flicks a high pass forward. Loic Kossingou collects the pass. Loic Kossingou knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo Morante. Angelo Morante makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.55
Alexander Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves runs straight at the defence! Fernando Alves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Angelo Morante 27, 82 Pape Lecocq 36 Teemu Bonilla 45 Loic Kossingou 67 | Simon Jeffers 51 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Louis Dzodic (GK)
6
2. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3. Garry Gough (DEF)
6
4. Fabien Senoussi (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Inglis (DEF)
6
6. Pape Lecocq (MID)
8
7. Jan-Willem Dos Santos (MID)
6
8. Teemu Bonilla (MID)
8
9. Angelo Morante (ATT)
9
10. Loic Kossingou (ATT)
9
11. Yohann Grenet (ATT)
7
12. Adriano De Cesare (ATT)
0
13. Bjšrn Volmer (MID)
0
14. Seb Gallon (DEF)
0
1. Robert Newton (GK)
6
2. Steve Charlton (DEF)
6
3. Garry Wau (DEF)
6
4. Darius Parker (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Gerlach (MID)
7
6. Jorge Teixeira (MID)
6
7. Florent Hiroux (MID)
6
8. Fernando Alves (MID)
6
9. Miguael Blondeau (ATT)
6
10. Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
6
11. Simon Jeffers (ATT)
7
12. Jeremie Elzéard (DEF)
0
13. Linus Beckmann (MID)
0
14. Jeremy Condi (ATT)
0