Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Angers SCO. A crowd of 19,642 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Angers SCO are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Deblock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Angers SCO are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Deblock.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
2.51
0-0Stephen Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mario Le Frapper. Fernando Mario Le Frapper finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
6.30
0-1Tobias Nordwald makes a strong solo run forward. Tobias Nordwald plays the ball forward to Simon Schramm. Simon Schramm plays a one-two with Oliver Bierhoff and advances towards the goal... Simon Schramm cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Tomislav Bergkamp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.08
John Jones makes a probing pass to Fernando Mario Le Frapper. Fernando Mario Le Frapper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.21
Gavin Hansen passes the ball forward to Stephen Souness. Stephen Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones advances inside the box! John Jones strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
16.52
Without breaking stride, Peter Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel flicks a high ball forward to Aaron Bellamy who takes it down. Aaron Bellamy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.05
0-1Silvio Michel kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Hansen.
24.12
0-1Bakary Scheffler passes the ball forward to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jean-Luc Gallon!
30.45
Stephen Morrison plays the ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.37
Bakary Scheffler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
34.15
Tobias Nordwald knocks the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mario Le Frapper. Fernando Mario Le Frapper shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Tomislav Bergkamp. What a save!
39.03
Sherif Dadi flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Cabrol collects the pass. Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high pass forward to Fabian N. Giampà who brings the ball under control. Fabian N. Giampà shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.26
Bakary Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jean-Luc Gallon.
43.36
Bakary Scheffler takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jean-Luc Gallon drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Angers SCO also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Angers SCO start the second half!
47.39
Peter Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison sees Guillaume Jaurès in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Jones.
54.34
Stuart Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà collects the pass. Fabian N. Giampà shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.01
1-1Angers SCO have made a substitution with Fabien Ducloux replacing Tobias Nordwald .
61.05
Silvio Michel flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà tries a spectacular long range effort but Jean-Luc Gallon is on top of it.
63.26
Fabien Ducloux plays the ball forward to John Jones. John Jones sees Simon Schramm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Schramm shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
67.37
Sherif Dadi knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.20
Silvio Michel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà sees Guillaume Jaurès just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Guillaume Jaurès shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.29
Sherif Dadi knocks the ball forward to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel knocks the ball forward to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.08
Bakary Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Cabrol controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Cabrol tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Jean-Luc Gallon comfortably smothers it!
77.26
Angers SCO have made a substitution with Cauê César replacing Cedric Lamouchi .
79.42
1-1Cauê César threads a neat ball through to Oliver Bierhoff. Oliver Bierhoff passes the ball forward but Fernando Mario Le Frapper is offside!
81.09
Silvio Michel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.08
Stuart Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
85.18
Sherif Dadi flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Barrett who takes it down. Stuart Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Bakary Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jean-Luc Gallon.
86.10
1-1It's a corner kick which Fabian N. Giampà takes quickly, playing the ball short to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès flicks the ball across the goal. Simon Schramm reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.38
Silvio Michel picks a pass forward to Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabien Ducloux.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
6
2. Stuart Barrett (DEF)
6
3. Sherif Dadi (DEF)
7
4. Peter Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Morrison (DEF)
6
6. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
7
7. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
6
8. Silvio Michel (MID)
9
9. Fabian N. Giampà (ATT)
8
10. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
6
11. Aaron Bellamy (ATT)
6
12. Fabien Burle (ATT)
0
13. Alec Cleland (MID)
0
14. Dominic Burley (DEF)
0
1. Jean-Luc Gallon (GK)
8
2. Guy Collen (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Hansen (DEF)
6
4. Tobias Nordwald (DEF)
7
5. Gilles Luccin (DEF)
6
6. John Jones (MID)
7
7. Stephen Souness (MID)
6
8. Cedric Lamouchi (MID)
6
9. Simon Schramm (ATT)
8
10. Oliver Bierhoff (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Mario Le Frapper (ATT)
6
12. Fabien Ducloux (MID)
6
13. Cauê César (DEF)
6
14. Alain Gouaméné (GK)
0