Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Parc des Princes where Paris Saint-Germain play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Paris Saint-Germain and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Marche.
0.00
0-0Paris Saint-Germain get the match underway!
3.33
0-1Jimmy Cabrol threads a neat ball through to Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Graham Peckham scores for FC Metz!!
9.48
0-1Graham Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Burle controls it well on his chest. Fabien Burle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Amine Bouyoucef.
10.44
Graham Peckham threads a neat ball through to Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Kurth.
15.26
0-1Amine Bouyoucef flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni M. Buriani easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giovanni M. Buriani knocks the ball to his team mate, Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Coppinger. Robert Coppinger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
18.02
Graham Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Cleland. With a delightful solo run, Alec Cleland stretches the opposition's defence. Alec Cleland cuts inside the box! Alec Cleland side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
22.04
Robert Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Burley.
24.01
0-1Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Burle collects the pass. Fabien Burle rushes past Amine Bouyoucef! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fabien Burle provides some space. He shoots at goal but Nicolas Emeran is on top of it.
28.32
Jimmy Cabrol flicks a high pass forward to Alec Cleland who brings the ball under control. Alec Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.08
Jeremie Gourvennec knocks the ball to his team mate, Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.38
Graham Peckham makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
36.51
Tobias Kurth advances with the ball. Tobias Kurth flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni M. Buriani controls it well on his chest. Giovanni M. Buriani cuts inside the box! Giovanni M. Buriani takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Tomislav Bergkamp!
40.56
Tobias Kurth flicks a high pass forward. Jeremie Gourvennec controls it well on his chest. Jeremie Gourvennec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Tomislav Bergkamp.
45.00
0-1Robert Coppinger clumsily knocks into Alec Cleland. Robert Coppinger is given a warning by the referee! Alec Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paris Saint-Germain appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
47.39
Giovanni M. Buriani kicks a strong pass forward to Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.14
Jeremie Gourvennec threads the ball through to Bradley Cooney. Bradley Cooney controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.03
0-1Amine Bouyoucef barges into Jose Vega. Amine Bouyoucef is shown the yellow card! Jose Vega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.06
0-1FC Metz are dictating the run of play here today.
55.45
Tobias Kurth chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Coppinger. Robert Coppinger takes it forward alone. Robert Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Bradley Cooney. Bradley Cooney makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paris Saint-Germain! That brings them back into the game!
60.21
Stephen Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham threads the ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.49
Jeremie Gourvennec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bradley Cooney. Bradley Cooney knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Burley.
71.26
Jimmy Cabrol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Vega. Jose Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.05
Alec Cleland threads a neat ball through to Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.05
1-3Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Oliver Gerlach replacing Bradley Cooney and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.16
Graham Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland sees Fabien Burle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabien Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham powers a header at goal. Nicolas Emeran gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
79.02
Oliver Gerlach controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremie Gourvennec. Jeremie Gourvennec knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.26
Robert Coppinger passes the ball forward to Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach shoots from long range but somehow Tomislav Bergkamp manages to keep it out.
89.11
Alec Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Jose Vega controls it well on his chest. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary White.
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
| Bradley Cooney 55 | Graham Peckham 3 Fabien Burle 71, 75 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nicolas Emeran (GK)
6
2. Hamilton Segura (DEF)
6
3. Amine Bouyoucef (DEF)
5
4. Tobias Kurth (DEF)
6
5. Gary White (DEF)
6
6. Robert Coppinger (MID)
7
7. Giovanni M. Buriani (MID)
6
8. Jeremie Gourvennec (MID)
6
9. Arek Radomski (ATT)
6
10. Bradley Cooney (ATT)
7
11. Pedro Suarez (ATT)
6
12. Jaouad Eloi (MID)
0
13. Maxence Cherrad (DEF)
0
14. Oliver Gerlach (ATT)
6
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
7
2. Stephen Morrison (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Burley (DEF)
6
4. Sherif Dadi (DEF)
6
5. Stan Clemence (DEF)
6
6. Graham Peckham (MID)
9
7. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
7
8. Alec Cleland (MID)
7
9. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
6
10. Fabien Burle (ATT)
9
11. Jose Vega (ATT)
6
12. Fabian N. Giampà (ATT)
0
13. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
0
14. Hugo Valente (DEF)
0