Match Report
| RC Lens | RC Lens |  |  | FC Metz | FC Metz | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Sabri Akiana | S. Akiana |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 | | Gerald Esceth-Nzi | G. Esceth-Nzi | |||||||||
| Adnan Stephan | A. Stephan | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 |  | Rocco R. Nista | R. Nista | |||||||||
| João Toja | J. Toja |  | 71 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Mathieur Essola | M. Essola | ||||||||
| Marek Pol | M. Pol |  | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 | | Ahmed Trapasso | A. Trapasso | |||||||||
| Brahim Boulahia | B. Boulahia |  | 83 | M | | 5 | | M | 71 |  | Tatsuya Arai | T. Arai | |||||||||
| Niccolo Venus | N. Venus |  | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 |  | Joost Bakker | J. Bakker | |||||||||
| Adam Neville | A. Neville | | 68 | M | | 7 | | | M | 64 | | Diego Crosnier | D. Crosnier | ||||||||
| Carlos Dominguez | C. Dominguez |  | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Jean-No‘l Silva | J. Silva | |||||||||
| Mohammed Reyes | M. Reyes | | 87 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Isaiah Beckham | I. Beckham | |||||||||
| Patricio Cruz | P. Cruz | | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 |  | Alex McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Ross Hughes | R. Hughes | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Jean-Marc Boghossian | J. Boghossian | |||||||||
| Jorge Antunes | J. Antunes |  | 66 | D | | 12 | | D | 71 | | Stuart Bishop | S. Bishop | |||||||||
| Pierre-Emmanuel Laget | P. Laget | | 62 | D | | 13 | | D | 68 | | Corentin Hervé | C. Hervé | |||||||||
| Oliver Dittmann | O. Dittmann |  | 59 | M | | 14 | | D | 68 | | Michael Jouault | M. Jouault | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 20,268 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RC Lens and FC Metz are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Paviot.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both RC Lens and FC Metz are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by J-David Paviot.
0.00
0-0RC Lens kick off the first half!
9.11
1-0Adnan Stephan surges forward with the ball. Adnan Stephan takes it forward alone. Adnan Stephan knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes connects with a diving header. It's there!! Gerald Esceth-Nzi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.45
1-0Joost Bakker laces a through ball forward to Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.43
Showing composure, Adnan Stephan plays the ball forward to Adam Neville. Adam Neville knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Cruz. Patricio Cruz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
16.53
1-0Diego Crosnier darts forward. Diego Crosnier lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but João Toja is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
18.06
1-0Jean-No‘l Silva takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Niccolo Venus reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.30
1-0FC Metz are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
32.19
1-0Jean-No‘l Silva threads a neat ball through to Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.51
1-0Niccolo Venus clumsily knocks into Joost Bakker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joost Bakker runs off the knock.
42.38
1-0Adam Neville passes the ball forward to Ross Hughes. Ross Hughes shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
44.04
Tatsuya Arai threads a neat ball through to Alex McStay. Seeing a gap ahead, Alex McStay plays the ball forward to Isaiah Beckham who has made a great run into the box. Isaiah Beckham takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Lens appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Metz players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
47.58
Adam Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Gerald Esceth-Nzi keeps it out!
48.56
Ahmed Trapasso kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-No‘l Silva. Jean-No‘l Silva sees Isaiah Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.57
With imagination, Diego Crosnier laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian edges inside the box! Jean-Marc Boghossian takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Sabri Akiana!
53.58
Diego Crosnier knocks the ball forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.46
Mathieur Essola sees Joost Bakker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joost Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Sabri Akiana effortlessly smothers it!
60.22
Carlos Dominguez takes a long throw-in. Without breaking stride, Adam Neville plays the ball forward to Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.58
Mathieur Essola flicks a high pass forward. Joost Bakker controls it well on his chest. Joost Bakker makes a beautiful solo run. Joost Bakker knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.06
Diego Crosnier flicks a high ball forward to Alex McStay who takes it down. Alex McStay whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.31
Carlos Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Cruz controls it well on his chest. Patricio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Reyes. Mohammed Reyes flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.12
Adnan Stephan sees Niccolo Venus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Venus flicks a high pass forward. Ross Hughes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Hughes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.39
2-0FC Metz have made a substitution with Corentin Hervé replacing Jean-No‘l Silva .
78.41
Diego Crosnier takes it forward alone. Diego Crosnier whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
83.51
Joost Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex McStay. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean-Marc Boghossian!
89.55
Joost Bakker flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Marc Boghossian who brings the ball under control. Jean-Marc Boghossian advances inside the box! Jean-Marc Boghossian makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mohammed Reyes 9, 71 | Jean-Marc Boghossian 84, 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Marc Boghossian of FC Metz |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sabri Akiana (GK)
6
2. Adnan Stephan (DEF)
7
3. João Toja (DEF)
6
4. Marek Pol (DEF)
6
5. Brahim Boulahia (MID)
6
6. Niccolo Venus (MID)
5
7. Adam Neville (MID)
6
8. Carlos Dominguez (MID)
6
9. Mohammed Reyes (ATT)
9
10. Patricio Cruz (ATT)
6
11. Ross Hughes (ATT)
6
12. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
0
13. Pierre-Emmanuel Laget (DEF)
0
14. Oliver Dittmann (MID)
0
1. Gerald Esceth-Nzi (GK)
6
2. Rocco R. Nista (DEF)
6
3. Mathieur Essola (DEF)
6
4. Ahmed Trapasso (DEF)
6
5. Tatsuya Arai (MID)
6
6. Joost Bakker (MID)
7
7. Diego Crosnier (MID)
7
8. Jean-No‘l Silva (MID)
6
9. Isaiah Beckham (ATT)
6
10. Alex McStay (ATT)
6
11. Jean-Marc Boghossian (ATT)
9
12. Stuart Bishop (DEF)
0
13. Corentin Hervé (DEF)
6
14. Michael Jouault (DEF)
0