Match Report
| FC Metz | FC Metz |  |  | FC Nantes | FC Nantes | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kieron Walsh | K. Walsh |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Umberto Savino | U. Savino | |||||||||
| Toni Bassila | T. Bassila |  | 66 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Reynald Celestini | R. Celestini | ||||||||
| Kader Sarr | K. Sarr | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Samba Bardon | S. Bardon | |||||||||
| Arnauld Grenet | A. Grenet | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Ruby Aubry | R. Aubry | |||||||||
| Terry Priestley | T. Priestley | | 50 | D | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Jean Francois Boutoille | J. Boutoille | |||||||||
| Alfonso Florio | A. Florio | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Jaouad Cassard | J. Cassard | |||||||||
| Warren Carter | W. Carter | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | William Ecker | W. Ecker | |||||||||
| Kamal Asuar | K. Asuar | | 65 | A | | 8 | | | M | 58 | | Damir Lopez | D. Lopez | ||||||||
| Guillaume Bruneau | G. Bruneau | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Lilian Kossogonov | L. Kossogonov | |||||||||
| Dario Dadi | D. Dadi | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Billy Keegan | B. Keegan | |||||||||
| Toifilou Forge | T. Forge | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Florian Henin | F. Henin | |||||||||
| Robert Bekrar | R. Bekrar | | 62 | M | | 12 | | G | 70 |  | Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Martin Hierro | M. Hierro |  | 61 | M | | 13 | | G | 67 |  | Dami‘n Schenning | D. Schenning | |||||||||
| Giovanni M. Cozza | G. Cozza | | 55 | M | | 14 | | A | 63 | | Alberto Dabo | A. Dabo | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 17,063 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youl Rouvière.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youl Rouvière.
0.00
0-0FC Nantes kick off!
2.41
0-0Jaouad Cassard flicks a high pass forward to Billy Keegan who brings the ball under control. Billy Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Henin. Florian Henin heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
10.24
William Ecker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
18.33
0-0Samba Bardon knocks the ball to his team mate, William Ecker. Seeing a gap ahead, William Ecker picks a pass forward to Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from 25 yards but somehow Kieron Walsh manages to keep it out.
20.28
0-0Warren Carter catches Jaouad Cassard in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Warren Carter to come over. It's a red card!! Jaouad Cassard is a little dazed but should be okay.
21.37
0-0William Ecker flicks a high pass forward. Florian Henin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Henin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kader Sarr.
26.39
0-0Toifilou Forge comes in with a late challenge on Ruby Aubry. Toifilou Forge is shown the yellow card! Ruby Aubry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.18
0-0Toifilou Forge comes in with a late challenge on Jaouad Cassard. The referee calls over Toifilou Forge and warns him to calm down! Jaouad Cassard stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.18
0-0FC Nantes are dictating the run of play here today.
38.20
William Ecker plays the ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
39.31
Jaouad Cassard makes a beautiful solo run. Jaouad Cassard shoots from long range but it flies wide!
40.02
Jean Francois Boutoille threads the ball through to Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz start the second half!
48.02
Ruby Aubry flicks a high pass forward. William Ecker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. William Ecker threads the ball through to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
59.54
0-0Toni Bassila kicks a strong pass forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge makes a simple pass to Kamal Asuar. Kamal Asuar knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dario Dadi is offside!
60.35
0-0FC Nantes have made a substitution with Alberto Dabo replacing Jean Francois Boutoille .
61.41
Jaouad Cassard passes the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnauld Grenet.
63.37
Reynald Celestini flicks the ball to his team mate, William Ecker. William Ecker kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.57
0-0Toifilou Forge clumsily knocks into Jaouad Cassard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Toifilou Forge!! Jaouad Cassard stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.46
Arnauld Grenet clumsily knocks into Florian Henin. Arnauld Grenet is given a warning by the referee! Florian Henin stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.11
Jaouad Cassard knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
73.14
Jaouad Cassard passes the ball forward to Florian Henin. Florian Henin advances inside the box! Florian Henin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Kieron Walsh!
75.27
Samba Bardon makes a simple pass to Jaouad Cassard. Jaouad Cassard makes a probing pass to Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
77.58
0-1William Ecker kicks a strong pass forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lilian Kossogonov!
79.58
FC Nantes have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing Samba Bardon .
83.12
FC Nantes are dictating the run of play here today.
85.51
Ruby Aubry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Ecker. William Ecker knocks the ball forward to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov whips in a cross ball towards Florian Henin. Florian Henin makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
87.13
Guillaume Bruneau clumsily knocks into Reynald Celestini. The referee calls over Guillaume Bruneau and shows him a yellow card! Reynald Celestini stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
William Ecker flicks a high pass forward. Florian Henin collects the pass. Florian Henin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
0
10
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
2
0
Possession
24.7%
75.3%
Play Area
37.7%
42.9%
19.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to William Ecker of FC Nantes |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Toni Bassila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kader Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arnauld Grenet (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Terry Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso Florio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Kamal Asuar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Warren Carter (MID) | | 3 |
| 11. | Dario Dadi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Bekrar (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni M. Cozza (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Umberto Savino (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Reynald Celestini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samba Bardon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruby Aubry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean Francois Boutoille (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jaouad Cassard (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | William Ecker (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Damir Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lilian Kossogonov (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Billy Keegan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Florian Henin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig McGrory (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dami‘n Schenning (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Dabo (ATT) | 6 | |