Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 20,054 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0SM Caen kick off and get the match underway!
6.45
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
8.39
0-0Jason Landreau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabien Keller. Fabien Keller shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eric Hernandez!
9.56
0-0Roberto Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Marques Pereira Cool. Marques Pereira Cool knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Keller. Fabien Keller whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
10.18
0-1Graeme Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Adel Flucklinger. Adel Flucklinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Komian Ramond. Komian Ramond shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Djezon Dyduch has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.57
Graeme Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Komian Ramond. Komian Ramond lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Mboma. Alfred Mboma directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Djezon Dyduch.
21.39
Anthony Mayer threads the ball through to Komian Ramond. Komian Ramond sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Djezon Dyduch easily smothers it.
24.49
0-1Roberto Loureiro barges into Komian Ramond. Roberto Loureiro is warned by the referee! Komian Ramond stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.38
Jose Javier Vila knocks the ball forward to Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.21
Zinedine Regragui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Vila. Jose Javier Vila makes a probing pass to Fabien Keller. Fabien Keller finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.29
0-1Charles-Edward Distin catches Dagui Queiros on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dagui Queiros grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.22
Anthony Mayer passes the ball forward to Adel Flucklinger. Adel Flucklinger plays a perfect one-two with Komian Ramond and rushes in on goal... Adel Flucklinger shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Djezon Dyduch had no chance!! Goal for SM Caen!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Metz kick off!
47.33
Bakary Wieczorek makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Vila. Jose Javier Vila decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Javier Vila tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Eric Hernandez.
60.23
Charles-Edward Distin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adel Flucklinger. Adel Flucklinger lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Mboma. Alfred Mboma flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.44
Charles-Edward Distin passes the ball forward to Alfred Mboma. Alfred Mboma finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.29
Roberto Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Queiros. Dagui Queiros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabien Keller. Fabien Keller tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.42
Jose Javier Vila knocks the ball forward to Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.29
Anthony Mayer makes a probing pass to Alfred Mboma. Alfred Mboma goes all the way! Alfred Mboma tries a spectacular strike but Djezon Dyduch is on top of it.
81.41
Charles-Edward Distin makes a simple pass to Alfred Mboma. Alfred Mboma plays a perfect one-two with Komian Ramond and rushes in on goal... Alfred Mboma takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.41
Dagui Queiros makes a beautiful solo run. Dagui Queiros plays a perfect one-two with Thierry Sahnoun and rushes in on goal... Dagui Queiros shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eric Hernandez!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
28.2%
50%
21.8%
Scorers