Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great 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 great 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 start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.57
0-0Meziane Klouchi chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
4.58
0-0Alec Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Rankin. The referee warns Alec Cleland to calm down! Anthony Rankin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.34
0-0Alec Cleland takes a long throw-in. Hugo Valente makes a probing pass to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Konsel who gathers it comfortably.
9.50
Hugo Valente brings the ball forward. Hugo Valente flicks a high ball forward to Fabien Burle who takes it down. Fabien Burle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.49
0-0Karim Rahmani flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma threads the ball through to Lilian Fischer. Lilian Fischer sees Marco Lauret just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Marco Lauret provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Dirk Nok!
14.03
0-0Manuel Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes plays a one-two with Regi Vrede and rushes in on goal... Ruben Antunes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Tomislav Bergkamp gets down and covers it.
16.29
0-1Manuel Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.32
Marco Lauret makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
24.29
Alec Cleland makes a probing pass to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
28.09
Stephen Morrison threads a neat ball through to Hugo Valente. Hugo Valente hits a low pass to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.35
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.47
Alec Cleland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.31
1-1Jimmy Cabrol hacks Francisco Gil from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Gil stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.31
1-1Free kick to Olympique Lyonnais just outside the area...
39.57
Regi Vrede slowly runs up and strikes the ball directly at the wall. The ball somehow squirms its way through. Tomislav Bergkamp is stood helpless as the ball is deflected into the back of the net - goal!!
40.35
Peter Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Manuel Quaresma. Peter Gascoigne is warned by the referee! Manuel Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.06
Manuel Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Antunes who takes it down. Ruben Antunes cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ruben Antunes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Tomislav Bergkamp manages to keep it out.
44.32
Aaron Bellamy comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Quaresma. The referee calls over Aaron Bellamy and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Regi Vrede hacks Peter Gascoigne from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 FC Metz players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Metz kick off!
48.28
1-2Ruben Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil but the linesman indicates offside!
49.03
Peter Gascoigne barges into Francisco Gil. The referee warns Peter Gascoigne again to calm down! Francisco Gil stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.23
Peter Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland passes the ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Thomas Konsel.
52.59
Corner kick to FC Metz. Alec Cleland plays it to the near post. Meziane Klouchi gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
54.07
Karim Rahmani flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Rankin collects the pass. Anthony Rankin laces a through ball forward to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede threads the ball through into the box. Francisco Gil side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Hugo Valente.
55.23
Corner kick to Olympique Lyonnais. Lilian Fischer chips it to the near post. Anthony Rankin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.10
Guillaume Jaurès chips the ball to his team mate, Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès connects with a diving header. Thomas Konsel manages to gather it easily.
60.20
1-3FC Metz have made a substitution with Jose Vega replacing Alec Cleland and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Olympique Lyonnais have made a substitution with Christian Nyarko replacing Francisco Gil .
63.46
Anthony Rankin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anthony Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.12
Eddie King sees Jimmy Cabrol in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jimmy Cabrol sees Fabien Burle just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Fabien Burle side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Thomas Konsel gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
66.04
Ruben Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Lauret. Marco Lauret knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Manuel Quaresma!
71.04
Dennis Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lilian Fischer. Lilian Fischer hits a low pass to Anthony Rankin. Anthony Rankin edges inside the box! Anthony Rankin takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Dirk Nok.
72.30
Eddie King knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Cabrol. Jimmy Cabrol kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie King but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.41
Meziane Klouchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lilian Fischer. Lilian Fischer threads the ball through to Regi Vrede. Regi Vrede knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma makes a looping header on goal. Peter Gascoigne sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
77.48
Eddie King kicks a strong pass forward to Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle finds some space and shoots from distance but Thomas Konsel reads it well. Good save!
79.11
Hugo Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Gascoigne. Peter Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Jose Vega. Jose Vega advances inside the box! Jose Vega side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Thomas Konsel!
85.50
Eddie King threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Thomas Konsel had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Guillaume Jaurès 32 Aaron Bellamy 85 | Regi Vrede 16, 38 Anthony Rankin 55 Manuel Quaresma 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Quaresma of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
7
2. Dirk Nok (DEF)
6
3. Peter Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Valente (DEF)
7
5. Stephen Morrison (DEF)
6
6. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
5
7. Eddie King (MID)
7
8. Alec Cleland (MID)
7
9. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
8
10. Fabien Burle (ATT)
6
11. Aaron Bellamy (ATT)
7
12. Jose Vega (ATT)
6
13. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
0
14. Stan Clemence (DEF)
0
1. Thomas Konsel (GK)
8
2. Karim Rahmani (DEF)
7
3. Dennis Pearce (DEF)
6
4. Meziane Klouchi (DEF)
7
5. Lilian Fischer (MID)
7
6. Anthony Rankin (MID)
9
7. Manuel Quaresma (MID)
9
8. Ruben Antunes (MID)
7
9. Francisco Gil (ATT)
7
10. Marco Lauret (ATT)
7
11. Regi Vrede (ATT)
8
12. Jean Francois Mettomo (ATT)
0
13. Christian Nyarko (MID)
6
14. Guilherme Semedo (ATT)
0