Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Jean Laville where FC Gueugnon play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 18,657 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Gueugnon are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Deblock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Gueugnon are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Medhi Deblock.
0.00
0-0FC Gueugnon kick off the first half!
3.48
0-0Nicholas Bradja sees a break and surges forward. Nicholas Bradja knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomislav Bergkamp who gathers it comfortably.
4.50
0-1Gaku Yamaguchi threads the ball through to Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.24
Vittorio Rinaldini flicks a high pass forward. Eddie King holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie King changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie King knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.46
0-2Eddie King flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
14.18
Gaku Yamaguchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie King. Eddie King threads a neat ball through to Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sammy Jezierski with no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
18.04
Eddie King flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.56
Alec Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sammy Jezierski who gathers it comfortably.
27.42
Gaku Yamaguchi hits a low pass to Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini flicks a high pass forward. Eddie King controls it well on his chest. Eddie King knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Sammy Jezierski has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Italian!
30.40
0-5Dirk Nok makes a simple pass to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Sammy Jezierski.
31.52
Corner kick to FC Metz. Eddie King plays it out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Fabian N. Giampà provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Sammy Jezierski had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
33.58
Eddie King flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnauld Martin.
38.55
Without breaking stride, Nuno Veloso plays the ball forward to Arno Höfer. Arno Höfer makes a beautiful solo run. Arno Höfer shoots from 20 yards but Tomislav Bergkamp reads it well. He makes it look easy!
40.51
Vittorio Rinaldini receives the ball from a throw-in from Aaron Bellamy. Vittorio Rinaldini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Sammy Jezierski picks it out of the air!
45.00
0-6Alec Cleland clumsily knocks into Arnauld Martin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnauld Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Gueugnon appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz start the second half!
48.13
Peter Gascoigne hits a low pass to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks the ball forward to Fabian N. Giampà. Without breaking stride, Fabian N. Giampà plays the ball forward to Fabien Burle who has made a great run into the box. Fabien Burle muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.54
Nicholas Bradja runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicholas Bradja knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Gascoigne.
53.04
Eddie King sees a break and surges forward. Eddie King cuts inside the box! Eddie King takes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Sammy Jezierski keeps it out!
54.08
Peter Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Eddie King. Eddie King knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Höfer.
59.58
Nuno Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Alistair Lloyd makes a simple pass to Nicholas Bradja. Nicholas Bradja knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.14
Vittorio Rinaldini flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Bellamy collects the pass. Aaron Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Sammy Jezierski.
61.54
0-6It's a corner kick. Eddie King kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Arno Höfer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
63.39
Maurizio Mero gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Aaron Bellamy whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Sammy Jezierski has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.32
Eddie King sees Vittorio Rinaldini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vittorio Rinaldini darts forward. Vittorio Rinaldini rushes past Humphrey Van Nieuwstadt! Vittorio Rinaldini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Sammy Jezierski is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.14
Maurizio Mero flicks a high pass forward to Fabian N. Giampà who brings the ball under control. Fabian N. Giampà threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claude Dugarry.
72.28
0-8Eddie King sees space and advances. Eddie King lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Nuno Veloso barges into Fabian N. Giampà. Penalty for FC Metz!!
72.28
The referee points to the spot..
73.42
Fabien Burle takes a stuttering run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.03
Eddie King chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Sammy Jezierski is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.22
Alec Cleland makes a high pass forward. Eddie King shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Eddie King shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Sammy Jezierski!
90.00
Nuno Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Martin controls it well on his chest. Arnauld Martin hits a low pass to Emmanuel Soloy. Emmanuel Soloy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Aaron Bellamy 4, 83 Fabian N. Giampà 8, 14, 27, 32, 63 Fabien Burle 18, 73 (p) Vittorio Rinaldini 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sammy Jezierski (GK)
6
2. Arno Höfer (DEF)
6
3. Nuno Veloso (DEF)
6
4. Humphrey Van Nieuwstadt (DEF)
6
5. Claude Dugarry (DEF)
6
6. Arnauld Martin (MID)
6
7. Nicholas Bradja (MID)
6
8. Alistair Lloyd (MID)
6
9. Mauricio Hidalgo (MID)
6
10. Emmanuel Soloy (ATT)
6
11. Sixto Acevedo (ATT)
6
12. Gonzalo Diomede (ATT)
0
13. Gerald Ahamada (ATT)
0
14. Dean Andrews (ATT)
0
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
6
2. Dirk Nok (DEF)
6
3. Maurizio Mero (DEF)
6
4. Peter Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. Gaku Yamaguchi (DEF)
6
6. Vittorio Rinaldini (MID)
7
7. Eddie King (MID)
8
8. Alec Cleland (MID)
6
9. Fabian N. Giampà (ATT)
9
10. Fabien Burle (ATT)
7
11. Aaron Bellamy (ATT)
7
12. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
0
13. Philipp Röhner (MID)
0
14. Dominic Burley (DEF)
0