Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Legwinski.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Metz and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Legwinski.
0.00
0-0FC Metz kick off!
2.01
0-0With some swift thinking, Juan-Carlos Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Daguyl Daylly. Daguyl Daylly makes a defence splitting pass to Jo Hulshoff. Jo Hulshoff cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
15.48
0-0Joost Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Beckham collects the pass. Isaiah Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Metz are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.59
0-0Joost Bakker barges into Gareth Joachim. The referee brings Joost Bakker to one side and gives him a warning! Gareth Joachim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.41
Tatsuya Arai controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes shoots from long range but somehow Roger Zimmerman manages to keep it out.
26.13
Rodrigue Revillet chips the ball to his team mate, Jo Hulshoff. Jo Hulshoff shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.12
Isaiah Beckham barges into Peter Stewart. Isaiah Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Peter Stewart stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.16
With great vision, Joost Bakker plays the ball forward to Alex McStay. Alex McStay makes a probing pass between the defence to Rodolphe Mendes. Some good footwork from Rodolphe Mendes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
34.46
Rodrigue Revillet advances with the ball. Rodrigue Revillet rushes past Ahmed Trapasso! Rodrigue Revillet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Gerald Esceth-Nzi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.03
0-0Davy Wolters takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Mathieur Essola reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
36.40
0-0Davy Wolters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Pierre Gautier. Jean-Pierre Gautier puts a great ball through. Jo Hulshoff runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.34
Joost Bakker flicks a high pass forward to Alex McStay who brings the ball under control. Alex McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Beckham. With a superhuman jump, Isaiah Beckham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Roger Zimmerman manages to keep it out.
44.43
0-0Rodolphe Aubry kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
1-0Ahmed Trapasso flicks a high pass forward to Diego Crosnier who brings the ball under control. Diego Crosnier threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stade Rennais players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Stade Rennais kick off the second half!
54.23
Ruben Lima sees a break and surges forward. Ruben Lima hits a low pass to Daguyl Daylly. Daguyl Daylly plays a quick one-two with Jean-Pierre Gautier and rushes in on goal... Daguyl Daylly rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
60.50
1-1Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Daniel Neves replacing Gareth Joachim .
65.01
Tatsuya Arai chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Mendes. Rodolphe Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Beckham. Isaiah Beckham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Roger Zimmerman gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
69.02
Daniel Neves runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Neves whips in a cross ball towards Daguyl Daylly. Daguyl Daylly connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.19
Daniel Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Daguyl Daylly. Daguyl Daylly knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ahmed Trapasso.
77.42
FC Metz have made a substitution with Corentin Hervé replacing Diego Crosnier .Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Ruggero Oddo replacing Ruben Lima .
78.48
Davy Wolters chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Pierre Gautier. Jean-Pierre Gautier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rocco R. Nista.
84.27
1-2Juan-Carlos Rodriquez hacks Tatsuya Arai from behind! Juan-Carlos Rodriquez is shown the yellow card! Tatsuya Arai carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Rodrigue Revillet changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigue Revillet lofts in a cross ball towards Jo Hulshoff. Jo Hulshoff directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gerald Esceth-Nzi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rodolphe Mendes 45 | Daguyl Daylly 54, 69 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gerald Esceth-Nzi (GK)
7
2. Rocco R. Nista (DEF)
6
3. Mathieur Essola (DEF)
6
4. Ahmed Trapasso (DEF)
6
5. Rodolphe Aubry (MID)
6
6. Tatsuya Arai (MID)
6
7. Joost Bakker (MID)
6
8. Diego Crosnier (MID)
6
9. Isaiah Beckham (ATT)
6
10. Rodolphe Mendes (ATT)
8
11. Alex McStay (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Bishop (DEF)
0
13. Corentin Hervé (DEF)
6
14. Andres Marquitos (MID)
0
1. Roger Zimmerman (GK)
7
2. Ruben Lima (DEF)
6
3. Richard Standing (DEF)
6
4. Peter Stewart (DEF)
6
5. Gareth Joachim (MID)
6
6. Rodrigue Revillet (MID)
8
7. Davy Wolters (MID)
6
8. Juan-Carlos Rodriquez (MID)
5
9. Jo Hulshoff (ATT)
6
10. Daguyl Daylly (ATT)
9
11. Jean-Pierre Gautier (ATT)
6
12. Ruggero Oddo (DEF)
6
13. Daniel Neves (MID)
7
14. Kevin Van Der Elst (ATT)
0