Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. A crowd of 17,758 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Troyes Aube Champagne appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Troyes Aube Champagne kick off the first half!
2.54
0-0Vincent Pelé comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Vila. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Vila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.04
0-0Vincent Pelé barges into Jose Javier Vila. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Vincent Pelé!! Jose Javier Vila runs off the knock.
8.45
0-0Marques Pereira Cool makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabien Keller. Fabien Keller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Philippe Maglia easily smothers it.
14.28
0-0Zinedine Regragui makes a simple pass to Dagui Queiros. Dagui Queiros makes a beautiful solo run. Dagui Queiros knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Keller. Fabien Keller directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.37
Eugenio Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Djezon Dyduch.
20.52
1-0Bakary Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Marques Pereira Cool. Marques Pereira Cool controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Philippe Maglia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.34
1-0Bakary Wieczorek knocks the ball to his team mate, Dagui Queiros. Dagui Queiros decides to run forward with the ball. Dagui Queiros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franois Baills.
27.52
Dagui Queiros makes a simple pass to Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philippe Maglia who gathers it comfortably.
32.39
1-0Gerald Ribeiro hacks Zinedine Regragui from behind! Gerald Ribeiro is given a warning by the referee! Zinedine Regragui gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.04
Sergio Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Metz kick off and get the second half underway!
54.17
Dagui Queiros passes the ball forward to Fabien Keller. Fabien Keller shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
57.09
Marques Pereira Uras chips the ball to his team mate, Dagui Queiros. Dagui Queiros passes the ball forward to Fabien Keller. Fabien Keller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bertrand Lachuer.
60.57
1-0Christian Marchand makes a probing pass to Thierry Carnot. Thierry Carnot sees a break and surges forward. Thierry Carnot kicks a strong pass forward to Gerald Ribeiro but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.16
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
71.18
Troyes Aube Champagne are easily keeping FC Metz at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.38
1-0Sergio Alves barges into Jose Javier Vila. The referee calls over Sergio Alves and warns him to calm down! Jose Javier Vila stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.36
Gerald Ribeiro hacks Roberto Loureiro from behind! Gerald Ribeiro is given another warning by the referee! Roberto Loureiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.22
Sergio Alves passes the ball forward to Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Djezon Dyduch manages to gather it comfortably.
83.12
Eugenio Reyes barges into Dagui Queiros. Eugenio Reyes is given a warning by the referee! Dagui Queiros runs off the knock.
85.58
Gerald Ribeiro hacks Zinedine Regragui from behind! The referee calls over Gerald Ribeiro and shows him a yellow card! Zinedine Regragui runs off the knock.
87.37
Zinedine Regragui kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Vila. Jose Javier Vila advances with the ball. Jose Javier Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.34
Jose Javier Vila brings the ball forward. Jose Javier Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Sahnoun. Thierry Sahnoun powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Thierry Carnot threads the ball through to Gerald Ribeiro. Gerald Ribeiro shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Djezon Dyduch!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
7
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
27%
51.4%
21.6%
Scorers