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 Stade Lavallois. A crowd of 18,253 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stade Lavallois appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Cyril Skora.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stade Lavallois appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Cyril Skora.
0.00
0-0FC Metz get the match underway!
2.42
0-0Tatsuya Arai comes in with a late challenge on Toifilou Brogno. The referee calls over Tatsuya Arai and shows him a yellow card! Toifilou Brogno runs off the knock.
8.43
0-0Joost Bakker chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Louiron. Xavier Louiron deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Beckham but the linesman indicates offside!
12.14
1-0Diego Crosnier threads a neat ball through to Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian hits a low pass to Xavier Louiron. Xavier Louiron shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.53
1-0Paul Hendriks flicks a high pass forward to Alex Verschave who brings the ball under control. Alex Verschave shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.03
1-0Joost Bakker threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.04
Demlaba Morisot threads a neat ball through to Paul Hendriks. Paul Hendriks plays the ball forward to Alex Verschave. Alex Verschave rushes past Stuart Bishop! Alex Verschave cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Marama Ouédec has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.05
Stuart Bishop hacks Alexandre Andenas from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Bishop and shows him a yellow card! Alexandre Andenas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.43
Toifilou Brogno flicks a high pass forward to Kodjo Jouault who brings the ball under control. Kodjo Jouault shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.56
Toifilou Brogno sees space and advances. Toifilou Brogno knocks in a cross ball towards Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marama Ouédec with no chance!! Goal for Stade Lavallois!
45.00
Demlaba Morisot knocks the ball forward to Toifilou Brogno. Toifilou Brogno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Marchal. Francis Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Verschave. Alex Verschave powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Stade Lavallois also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stade Lavallois get the second half underway!
53.18
Diego Crosnier flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.30
1-3Toifilou Brogno plays the ball forward to Francis Marchal. Francis Marchal knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Verschave. Alex Verschave finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marama Ouédec comfortably punches it away to safety.
55.17
Rocco R. Nista flicks a high ball forward to Jean-No‘l Silva who takes it down. Jean-No‘l Silva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Louiron. Xavier Louiron controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Goran Esceth-Nzi!
59.23
Diego Crosnier receives the ball from a throw-in from Jean-No‘l Silva. Diego Crosnier sees space and advances. Diego Crosnier shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.39
1-3Stade Lavallois have made a substitution with John Dickov replacing Alex Verschave .
63.16
Rocco R. Nista flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Crosnier. Diego Crosnier flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Beckham collects the pass. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David James.
67.34
Diego Crosnier makes a probing pass to Jean-Marc Boghossian. Jean-Marc Boghossian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.34
Rocco R. Nista makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joost Bakker. Joost Bakker flicks a high pass forward to Xavier Louiron who brings the ball under control. Xavier Louiron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.14
FC Metz have made a substitution with Pedro Zamora replacing Jean-No‘l Silva .Stade Lavallois have made 2 substitutions with Sammy Chapuis replacing David James and Dave Middleton replacing Toifilou Brogno .
79.47
Paul Hendriks flicks a high pass forward. John Dickov controls it well on his chest. John Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Andenas. Alexandre Andenas makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
83.35
Dave Middleton knocks the ball forward to Kodjo Jouault. Kodjo Jouault shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marama Ouédec!
84.30
Jose Javier Pastor makes a simple pass to Dave Middleton. Dave Middleton flicks a high pass forward to Kodjo Jouault who brings the ball under control. Kodjo Jouault shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.19
Rocco R. Nista makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Crosnier. Diego Crosnier runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Diego Crosnier shoots from distance but somehow Goran Esceth-Nzi manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Xavier Louiron 12 | Alex Verschave 26, 45 Kodjo Jouault 41 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Verschave of Stade Lavallois |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marama Ouédec (GK)
6
2. Rocco R. Nista (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Bishop (DEF)
5
4. Corentin Hervé (DEF)
6
5. Tatsuya Arai (MID)
5
6. Joost Bakker (MID)
6
7. Diego Crosnier (MID)
7
8. Jean-No‘l Silva (MID)
6
9. Isaiah Beckham (ATT)
6
10. Xavier Louiron (ATT)
7
11. Jean-Marc Boghossian (ATT)
6
12. Michael Jouault (DEF)
0
13. Pedro Zamora (ATT)
6
14. Alberto Soudan (MID)
0
1. Goran Esceth-Nzi (GK)
6
2. Demlaba Morisot (DEF)
6
3. David James (DEF)
6
4. Jose Javier Pastor (DEF)
6
5. Cesar Fernandes (DEF)
6
6. Paul Hendriks (MID)
7
7. Toifilou Brogno (MID)
7
8. Kodjo Jouault (ATT)
7
9. Francis Marchal (ATT)
6
10. Alex Verschave (ATT)
9
11. Alexandre Andenas (ATT)
6
12. Sammy Chapuis (MID)
6
13. Dave Middleton (MID)
6
14. John Dickov (MID)
6