Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 18,979 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne 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 Tomasz Ferron.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne 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 Tomasz Ferron.
0.00
0-0FC Metz start the match!
3.28
0-0Paolo Vairelles sees Antoine Wolsky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antoine Wolsky whips in a cross ball towards Alex Chalier. Alex Chalier knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Mathieur Kerhuiel clears it off the line with his head!
15.02
0-0Kaci Debes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Vairelles. Paolo Vairelles knocks in a cross ball towards Kaci Debes. Kaci Debes flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Silvio Lopez!
21.45
1-0Mathieur Kerhuiel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Pierre-Alain Mansouri had no chance!! Goal for Troyes Aube Champagne!
24.32
1-0Paolo Vairelles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kaci Debes. Kaci Debes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Chalier. Titus Hunt comes in with a late challenge on Alex Chalier. Alex Chalier appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
26.51
Paolo Vairelles decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Vairelles whips in a cross ball towards Alex Chalier. Alex Chalier powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Silvio Lopez. What a save!
27.42
1-0Hamada Nonda plays the ball forward to Felipe Lopez. Felipe Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Helmer. Hannes Helmer beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.12
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Younes Erceau plays the ball forward to Felipe Lopez. Felipe Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pierre-Alain Mansouri who gathers it comfortably.
36.30
1-0John McGrory catches Hamada Nonda on the ankles. John McGrory is shown the yellow card! Hamada Nonda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.54
Paolo Vairelles sees Ruby Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruby Rodriguez plays a one-two with Alex Chalier and rushes in on goal... Ruby Rodriguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Troyes Aube Champagne kick off and get the second half underway!
48.11
John McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Kaci Debes who takes it down. Kaci Debes flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mario Chavériat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Mario Chavériat shoots from 20 yards but somehow Silvio Lopez manages to keep it out.
49.39
Felipe Ruiz makes a probing pass to John Rae. John Rae flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Helmer collects the pass. Hannes Helmer tries a spectacular long range effort. Pierre-Alain Mansouri effortlessly gets down and covers it.
55.58
Alex Chalier chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Chavériat. Fernando Mario Chavériat whips in a cross ball towards Alex Chalier. Alex Chalier rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
60.32
Jaime Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Kaci Debes collects the pass. Kaci Debes makes a beautiful solo run. Kaci Debes knocks in a cross ball towards Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.35
Younes Erceau takes a short throw-in bringing Mathieur Kerhuiel into play. Mathieur Kerhuiel threads a neat ball through to Felipe Lopez. Felipe Lopez shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
69.37
Kaci Debes hacks Gregory Wiart from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gregory Wiart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.54
John Morrison plays the ball forward to Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
77.46
Garry Hutchison receives the ball from a throw-in from John Morrison. Showing composure, Garry Hutchison picks a pass forward to Kaci Debes. Kaci Debes threads the ball through to Fernando Mario Chavériat. Fernando Mario Chavériat whips in a cross ball towards Ruby Rodriguez. Ruby Rodriguez whips the ball goalwards with his head. Silvio Lopez gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
81.18
Gregory Wiart flicks a high pass forward. John Rae holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Rae makes a simple pass to Mathieur Kerhuiel. Mathieur Kerhuiel tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.32
Kaci Debes flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Mario Chavériat who takes it down. Fernando Mario Chavériat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus Hunt.
85.15
Paolo Vairelles flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Wolsky collects the pass. Antoine Wolsky lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Vairelles. Paolo Vairelles is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.25
Gregory Wiart chips the ball to his team mate, Hamada Nonda. Hamada Nonda flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Helmer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Silvio Lopez (GK)
7
2. Gregory Wiart (DEF)
7
3. Titus Hunt (DEF)
6
4. Felipe Ruiz (DEF)
6
5. Mamar Mendes (DEF)
6
6. Younes Erceau (MID)
6
7. John Rae (MID)
6
8. Hamada Nonda (MID)
7
9. Mathieur Kerhuiel (MID)
7
10. Hannes Helmer (ATT)
8
11. Felipe Lopez (ATT)
6
12. Alberto Djorkaeff (MID)
0
13. Eoin Stockdale (GK)
0
14. Teemu Lecour (ATT)
0
1. Pierre-Alain Mansouri (GK)
6
2. John McGrory (DEF)
5
3. Jaime Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Garry Hutchison (DEF)
6
5. John Morrison (DEF)
6
6. Paolo Vairelles (MID)
9
7. Ruby Rodriguez (MID)
8
8. Kaci Debes (MID)
7
9. Antoine Wolsky (ATT)
8
10. Fernando Mario Chavériat (ATT)
6
11. Alex Chalier (ATT)
7
12. Roberto Castro (ATT)
0
13. Ghislain Hagard (MID)
0
14. Marcel Wieczorek (DEF)
0