Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to FC Gueugnon. A crowd of 19,826 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and FC Gueugnon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabien Nogueira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and FC Gueugnon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabien Nogueira.
0.00
0-0FC Gueugnon start the match!
2.13
0-0Jean-Michel Bah knocks the ball to his team mate, Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
4.51
0-0With great vision, Jean-No‘l Silva plays the ball forward to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham threads the ball through to Alex McStay but he's offside!
6.18
0-0Joost Bakker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McStay. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Corsi.
9.34
Craig Morrison changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.28
Jean-No‘l Silva threads a neat ball through to Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Cabrera.
14.20
0-0Tatsuya Arai comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Michel Bah. The referee calls over Tatsuya Arai and warns him to calm down! Jean-Michel Bah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.15
0-0Peter Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuseppe Bogaczyk. Giuseppe Bogaczyk lofts in a cross ball towards Mathieu Luccin. With a superhuman jump, Mathieu Luccin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Gerald Esceth-Nzi keeps it out!
24.55
Craig Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ahmed Trapasso.
27.55
Jean-No‘l Silva brings the ball forward. Jean-No‘l Silva knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Tijani Van De Hor manages to gather it.
28.15
Tatsuya Arai deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Cabrera.
33.13
Peter Mustoe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Peter Mustoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rocco R. Nista.
34.20
Duarte Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ahmed Trapasso.
36.29
1-0Joost Bakker threads the ball through to Alex McStay. Alex McStay whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Beckham. With a superhuman jump, Isaiah Beckham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Isaiah Beckham!
39.26
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.04
Duarte Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.31
1-0Joost Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay makes a convincing header. Eduardo Barkero steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.11
Juan-Carlos Cabrera chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro laces a through ball forward to Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau makes a probing pass to Giuseppe Bogaczyk but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with Carl Maoulida replacing Peter Mustoe. The FC Gueugnon players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Metz kick off!
51.41
Joost Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alex McStay is offside!
53.42
Rocco R. Nista breaks forward. Rocco R. Nista sees Alex McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex McStay shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Tijani Van De Hor smothers it!
55.59
1-0Duarte Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Bogaczyk. Ahmed Trapasso barges into Giuseppe Bogaczyk. Giuseppe Bogaczyk appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.50
1-0Lamine Delhommeau comes in with a late challenge on Ahmed Trapasso. Lamine Delhommeau is shown the yellow card! Ahmed Trapasso stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.20
Craig Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Lamine Delhommeau controls it well on his chest. Lamine Delhommeau finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gerald Esceth-Nzi.
60.44
Craig Morrison takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Gerald Esceth-Nzi scoops up the ball.
60.44
1-0FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Zoltan Murati replacing Carl Maoulida .
61.12
Duarte Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Lamine Delhommeau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lamine Delhommeau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.38
Craig Morrison knocks the ball forward to Mathieu Luccin. Mathieu Luccin threads a neat ball through to Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.37
Zoltan Murati changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Zoltan Murati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuseppe Bogaczyk but he's offside!
66.27
Jean-Michel Bah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau knocks in a cross ball towards Mathieu Luccin. Mathieu Luccin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
67.46
Juan-Carlos Cabrera takes it forward alone. Juan-Carlos Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Lamine Delhommeau who brings the ball under control. Lamine Delhommeau shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Gerald Esceth-Nzi manages to gather it effortlessly.
71.15
Mathieur Essola sees Jean-No‘l Silva in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-No‘l Silva surges forward with the ball. Jean-No‘l Silva shoots from long range but is denied by Tijani Van De Hor. Excellent save.
73.51
Eugenio Corsi brings the ball forward. Eugenio Corsi hits a low pass to Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerald Esceth-Nzi who gathers it comfortably.
77.54
FC Metz have made a substitution with Corentin Hervé replacing Jean-No‘l Silva .
79.39
Mathieur Essola flicks a high pass forward to Diego Crosnier who brings the ball under control. Diego Crosnier flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.31
Zoltan Murati sees Lamine Delhommeau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lamine Delhommeau shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.57
Zoltan Murati receives the ball from a throw-in from Jean-Michel Bah. Zoltan Murati runs straight at the opposition's defence. Zoltan Murati lofts in a cross ball towards Mathieu Luccin. Mathieu Luccin makes a deft header. Gerald Esceth-Nzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.53
With some swift thinking, Eduardo Barkero plays the ball forward to Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro threads the ball through to Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Gerald Esceth-Nzi!
90.00
Duarte Ribeiro hits a low pass to Lamine Delhommeau. Lamine Delhommeau knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Bogaczyk. Giuseppe Bogaczyk knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Gerald Esceth-Nzi (GK)
9
2. Rocco R. Nista (DEF)
7
3. Mathieur Essola (DEF)
7
4. Ahmed Trapasso (DEF)
6
5. Tatsuya Arai (MID)
6
6. Joost Bakker (MID)
7
7. Diego Crosnier (MID)
6
8. Jean-No‘l Silva (MID)
8
9. Isaiah Beckham (ATT)
9
10. Alex McStay (ATT)
8
11. Jean-Marc Boghossian (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Bishop (DEF)
0
13. Corentin Hervé (DEF)
6
14. Michael Jouault (DEF)
0
1. Tijani Van De Hor (GK)
7
2. Juan-Carlos Cabrera (DEF)
7
3. Eduardo Barkero (DEF)
6
4. Eugenio Corsi (DEF)
6
5. Craig Morrison (MID)
7
6. Duarte Ribeiro (MID)
8
7. Carl Maoulida (GK)
6
8. Jean-Michel Bah (MID)
6
9. Giuseppe Bogaczyk (ATT)
6
10. Lamine Delhommeau (ATT)
6
11. Mathieu Luccin (ATT)
6
12. Sylvain Noro (DEF)
0
13. Zoltan Murati (DEF)
7
14. Peter Mustoe (MID)
6