Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Elements |
Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Paris Saint-Germain. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronald David.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronald David.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Metz get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Mickael Jacquesson threads the ball through to Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.02
0-0Tobias Kurth flicks a high pass forward. Frank Steijn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Steijn threads a neat ball through to Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Paul Falk. Paul Falk connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
4.16
0-0Scott Beattie chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Fletcher. Daniele Fletcher looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Mathew Sippola reads it well. Nice keeping!
9.09
Mickael Jacquesson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
18.29
0-0Felipe Vidal barges into Hugo Valente. Felipe Vidal is shown the yellow card! Hugo Valente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.01
0-0Felipe Vidal barges into Maurizio Mero. The referee calls over Felipe Vidal and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Maurizio Mero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.16
Hugo Valente threads a neat ball through to Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathew Sippola who gathers it comfortably.
32.47
Mickael Jacquesson kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Fletcher. Daniele Fletcher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Mathew Sippola.
33.10
Mickael Jacquesson makes a simple pass to Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Kurth.
36.02
Juan-Carlos Cabrera barges into Mickael Jacquesson. Juan-Carlos Cabrera is shown the yellow card! Mickael Jacquesson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.41
Mickael Jacquesson chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Fletcher. Daniele Fletcher fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
42.43
Mickael Jacquesson chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Mathew Sippola.
43.37
0-0It's a corner kick. Scott Beattie kicks a low ball out wide. Frank Steijn reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
44.56
1-0Maurizio Mero flicks a high pass forward. Scott Beattie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Beattie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniele Fletcher. Daniele Fletcher lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca makes a looping header on goal. Nuno Fonseca scores for FC Metz!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Paris Saint-Germain get the second half underway!
53.42
Hugo Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Mathew Sippola. Excellent save.
55.27
Juan-Carlos Cabrera passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Pedro Suarez. Pedro Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
59.02
1-0Dominic Burley plays the ball forward to Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini sees space and advances. Vittorio Rinaldini puts a great ball through. Nuno Fonseca runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.42
Christian Neudecker sees Alec Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Law passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Bruno Ruiz. Bruno Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Steijn but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.06
Seeing Hugo Valente's run, Maurizio Mero quickly throws the ball into his path. Hugo Valente flicks a high pass forward. Mickael Jacquesson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mickael Jacquesson knocks the ball forward to Scott Beattie. Scott Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.33
Hugo Valente takes a short throw-in bringing Sherif Dadi into play. Sherif Dadi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sherif Dadi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Kurth.
71.02
Scott Beattie flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Fletcher. Daniele Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
73.33
Alec Law knocks the ball forward to Bruno Ruiz. Bruno Ruiz passes the ball forward to Paul Falk. Paul Falk takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
75.39
Mickael Jacquesson threads a neat ball through to Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Mathew Sippola manages to gather it.
78.17
Scott Beattie knocks the ball forward to Daniele Fletcher. Daniele Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
83.19
Mickael Jacquesson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
84.32
Vittorio Rinaldini pushes up the pitch. Vittorio Rinaldini flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Jaurès who takes it down. Guillaume Jaurès lofts in a cross ball towards Mickael Jacquesson. With a superhuman jump, Mickael Jacquesson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
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
| Nuno Fonseca 45, 63 Daniele Fletcher 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
6
2. Sherif Dadi (DEF)
6
3. Maurizio Mero (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Valente (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Burley (DEF)
6
6. Scott Beattie (MID)
7
7. Vittorio Rinaldini (MID)
7
8. Mickael Jacquesson (MID)
7
9. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
7
10. Daniele Fletcher (ATT)
8
11. Nuno Fonseca (ATT)
8
12. Aaron Bellamy (ATT)
0
13. Mast H. Babayaro (DEF)
0
14. Simon Masur (DEF)
0
1. Mathew Sippola (GK)
7
2. Christian Neudecker (DEF)
6
3. Anton Van Dalen (DEF)
6
4. Tobias Kurth (DEF)
6
5. Juan-Carlos Cabrera (MID)
5
6. Frank Steijn (MID)
6
7. Paul Falk (MID)
6
8. Alec Law (MID)
6
9. Felipe Vidal (ATT)
3
10. Bruno Ruiz (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Suarez (ATT)
6
12. Maxence Cherrad (DEF)
0
13. Ben Lee (MID)
0
14. Anthony Jackson (ATT)
0