Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to Guingamp. 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 4-3-3 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Renaud.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Guingamp appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Renaud.
0.00
0-0Guingamp start the match!
2.04
0-0With a delightful solo run, J-Clau Armand stretches the opposition's defence. J-Clau Armand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Chavrondier.
6.21
Rodolfo Andres runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
8.32
0-0Jean-Michel Castets threads a neat ball through to Tomasz Peyrlade. With a delightful solo run, Tomasz Peyrlade stretches the opposition's defence. Tomasz Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
9.51
Jean Francois Rodriguez makes a beautiful solo run. Jean Francois Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima makes a defence splitting pass to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
10.41
0-0Callum James chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Peyrlade but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.59
Without breaking stride, Rodrigo Barbosa plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.04
0-0Rodolfo Andres threads the ball through to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson plays a scrappy one-two with J-Clau Armand and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dennis Williamson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Adolfo Aguilar manages to keep it out.
26.57
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
27.34
Liam Di Sole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Williamson controls it well on his chest. Dennis Williamson shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Adolfo Aguilar!
39.53
Rodolfo Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson makes a probing pass between the defence to Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni rockets a shot on goal but Adolfo Aguilar is on top of it.
42.16
Oscar Fernandez passes the ball forward to Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade advances with the ball. Tomasz Peyrlade shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Jean Francois Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Peyrlade. Tomasz Peyrlade rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. Guingamp have changed their lineup with Oswaldo Sopalski replacing Rodolfo Andres. The Guingamp players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Metz kick off!
54.18
0-1Liam Di Sole passes the ball forward to Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal makes a defence splitting pass to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.34
0-1Jean Francois Rodriguez clumsily knocks into Oswaldo Sopalski. The referee warns Jean Francois Rodriguez to calm down! Oswaldo Sopalski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.38
0-1Hugo Guerrero barges into Rodrigo Barbosa. The referee warns Hugo Guerrero to calm down! Rodrigo Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.20
J-Clau Armand knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.15
Oswaldo Sopalski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Ritzinger. Arno Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
71.47
Oswaldo Sopalski plays the ball forward to Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni whips in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Sopalski. Oswaldo Sopalski beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
73.47
Martín Farías plays a long ball forward. Dennis Williamson threads the ball through into the box. Alfredo Vidal shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.53
0-1Guingamp have made 2 substitutions with Matt Davidson replacing Rodrigo Barbosa and Fernando Fuentes replacing Dennis Williamson .
78.53
Jean Francois Rodriguez barges into Oswaldo Sopalski. The referee brings Jean Francois Rodriguez to one side and gives him another warning! Oswaldo Sopalski runs off the knock.
83.51
J-Clau Armand flicks a high pass forward to Herve Fanni who brings the ball under control. Herve Fanni knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.33
Edgar Lima flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
0-2Martín Farías flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Vidal controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Vidal plays a quick one-two with Oswaldo Sopalski and rushes in on goal... Alfredo Vidal rockets a shot on goal but Callum James is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Adolfo Aguilar (GK)
7
2. Jean-Michel Castets (DEF)
6
3. Jean-Claude Giresse (DEF)
6
4. Callum James (DEF)
6
5. Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
6. Manuel Chavrondier (MID)
6
7. Oscar Fernandez (MID)
6
8. Jean Francois Rodriguez (MID)
6
9. Edgar Lima (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Guerrero (ATT)
5
11. Tomasz Peyrlade (ATT)
7
12. Jose Peiro (DEF)
0
13. Herve Le Roux (DEF)
0
14. Muller Klos (ATT)
0
1. Julien Bichsel (GK)
6
2. Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)
7
3. Martín Farías (DEF)
6
4. Liam Di Sole (DEF)
7
5. Arno Ritzinger (MID)
6
6. Rodolfo Andres (MID)
7
7. J-Clau Armand (MID)
7
8. Pablo Carcedo (MID)
6
9. Herve Fanni (ATT)
7
10. Dennis Williamson (ATT)
9
11. Alfredo Vidal (ATT)
9
12. Matt Davidson (DEF)
6
13. Oswaldo Sopalski (MID)
6
14. Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
6