Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Sedan-Ardennes. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sedan-Ardennes appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Karim Collot.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sedan-Ardennes appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Karim Collot.
0.00
0-0Sedan-Ardennes kick off the first half!
2.25
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Barros plays the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
3.49
0-0Warren Carter sees a break and surges forward. Warren Carter tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
4.48
0-0Claus Leonhardsen comes in with a late challenge on Alfonso Florio. Claus Leonhardsen is given a warning by the referee! Alfonso Florio stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.40
Fernando Barros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Kieron Walsh. Excellent save.
9.57
Claus Leonhardsen brings the ball forward. Claus Leonhardsen lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Kieron Walsh!
12.38
0-1Claus Leonhardsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.44
Warren Carter takes it forward alone. Warren Carter runs straight at the defence! Warren Carter shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Steffen Perez. Excellent save.
22.19
Arnauld Grenet flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Florio. Alfonso Florio kicks a strong pass forward to Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge skips past Sakis Andriopoulos! Toifilou Forge tries a spectacular strike. 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.
24.12
Alfonso Florio flicks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Forge. Toifilou Forge shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Steffen Perez!
26.03
Milan Berck Van As plays the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
28.36
Fernando Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.26
Fernando Barros threads a neat ball through to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Kieron Walsh. What a great pair of hands!
36.10
Fernando Barros plays the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.41
0-2Anthony Pereira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen threads a neat ball through to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.49
Claus Leonhardsen flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Fonseca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
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. Sedan-Ardennes also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
FC Metz kick off and get the second half underway!
48.28
0-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
49.05
Fernando Barros hits a low pass to Craig Gough. Craig Gough whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
54.24
0-2Anthony Pereira makes a simple pass to Fernando Barros. Fernando Barros flicks a high pass forward to Vitor Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Vitor Fonseca puts a great ball through but Tom Van Der Laan is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
59.56
Anthony Pereira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Barros. Fernando Barros sees Craig Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Gough tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.22
Claus Leonhardsen passes the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
73.56
Sakis Andriopoulos flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Barros. Fernando Barros plays the ball forward to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
75.00
0-3Guillaume Bruneau catches Anthony Pereira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Pereira runs off the knock.
78.31
Claus Leonhardsen darts forward. Claus Leonhardsen whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.20
With a delightful solo run, Warren Carter stretches the opposition's defence. Warren Carter hits a low pass to Guillaume Bruneau. Guillaume Bruneau cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Steffen Perez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.30
Sakis Andriopoulos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claus Leonhardsen. With great vision, Claus Leonhardsen plays the ball forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
84.24
Fernando Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.26
Fernando Barros knocks the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheers as the Portuguese player celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
34.7%
45.3%
20%
Scorers
| Vitor Fonseca 12, 78, 85 Craig Gough 28, 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Fonseca of Sedan-Ardennes |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kieron Walsh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Toni Bassila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kader Sarr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arnauld Grenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Terry Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso Florio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Warren Carter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kamal Asuar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Bruneau (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Dario Dadi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Toifilou Forge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Bekrar (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Hierro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giovanni M. Cozza (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steffen Perez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Antonio Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sakis Andriopoulos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Pereira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garba Akinbiyi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Barros (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Milan Berck Van As (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Claus Leonhardsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vitor Fonseca (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Tom Van Der Laan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Craig Gough (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gerald Laigle (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dani‘l Simonsen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Neves (ATT) | 0 | |