Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to AS Monaco. 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 AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julien Gomis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Metz are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Monaco appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julien Gomis.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco kick off and get the match underway!
4.52
0-0Gaku Yamaguchi catches Marc Heurlié on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Heurlié hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.13
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Carl Danic plays the ball forward to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
12.51
0-0Eddie King flicks a high pass forward. Guillaume Jaurès collects the pass. Guillaume Jaurès knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.53
0-0Pedro Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
21.16
Marc Heurlié kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly runs straight at the defence! Carlos Dailly makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Tomislav Bergkamp manages to gather it comfortably.
22.41
Carl Danic kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Heurlié. Marc Heurlié lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
24.53
Marc Heurlié laces a through ball forward to Carl Danic. Carl Danic lofts in a cross ball towards Nordin Fertout. Nordin Fertout jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
26.18
1-0Dominic Burley advances with the ball. Dominic Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Metz!
32.25
Sherif Dadi makes a strong solo run forward. Sherif Dadi flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Peckham. Graham Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Janes.
33.48
Abdelmalek Ciechelsi makes a simple pass to Simon Janes. Simon Janes threads the ball through to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.58
1-0Abdelmalek Ciechelsi barges into Aaron Bellamy. The referee calls over Abdelmalek Ciechelsi and warns him to calm down! Aaron Bellamy stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.44
Kwami Porato flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Dailly holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Dailly shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Tomislav Bergkamp smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Metz kick off the second half!
47.52
Graham Peckham knocks the ball forward to Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Gerard Landais had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
53.23
Simon Janes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Danic. Carl Danic chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Laudrup. Steffen Laudrup knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Burley.
55.49
2-0Fabien Burle flicks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle beats his man to it with a header but Abdelmalek Ciechelsi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
57.23
With intelligent vision, Carl Danic picks a pass forward to Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Tomislav Bergkamp. What a great pair of hands!
60.30
From the throw-in, Steffen Laudrup picks out Luc Kiekens. Luc Kiekens makes a probing pass to Carlos Dailly. Carlos Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Danic. Carl Danic jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
61.30
Jimmy Cabrol passes the ball forward to Aaron Bellamy. Seeing a gap ahead, Aaron Bellamy plays the ball forward to Jimmy Cabrol who has made a great run into the box. Jimmy Cabrol looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but Abdelmalek Ciechelsi is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
63.28
Gaku Yamaguchi brings the ball forward. Gaku Yamaguchi whips in a cross ball towards Eddie King. With a superhuman jump, Eddie King connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.17
Carl Danic runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carl Danic knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Heurlié. Marc Heurlié powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
69.17
3-0Graham Peckham makes an attacking run forward. Graham Peckham hits a low pass to Fabien Burle. Abdelmalek Ciechelsi comes in with a late challenge on Fabien Burle. Penalty not given!!
72.15
Nordin Fertout hacks Gaku Yamaguchi from behind! Nordin Fertout is shown the yellow card! Gaku Yamaguchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.28
3-0AS Monaco have made 2 substitutions with Dianboto Vilatte replacing Steffen Laudrup and Muzzy Izzet replacing Carlos Dailly .
78.35
Graham Peckham decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Jaurès. Guillaume Jaurès rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
81.30
3-0Carl Danic clumsily knocks into Sherif Dadi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sherif Dadi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.53
Carl Danic clumsily knocks into Graham Peckham. The referee brings Carl Danic to one side and gives him a warning! Graham Peckham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.58
Gaku Yamaguchi passes the ball forward to Eddie King. Eddie King makes an attacking run forward. Eddie King shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.20
Marc Heurlié deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kwami Porato. Kwami Porato knocks in a cross ball towards Dianboto Vilatte. Dianboto Vilatte finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
9
2. Dirk Nok (DEF)
6
3. Sherif Dadi (DEF)
6
4. Gaku Yamaguchi (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Burley (DEF)
6
6. Graham Peckham (MID)
7
7. Eddie King (MID)
9
8. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
6
9. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
8
10. Fabien Burle (ATT)
7
11. Aaron Bellamy (ATT)
8
12. Matthew Gyan (ATT)
0
13. Mickael Jacquesson (MID)
0
14. Hugo Valente (DEF)
0
1. Gerard Landais (GK)
6
2. Luc Kiekens (DEF)
6
3. Abdelmalek Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4. Simon Janes (DEF)
6
5. Steffen Laudrup (MID)
6
6. Marc Heurlié (MID)
7
7. Carl Danic (MID)
7
8. Pedro Quaresma (MID)
6
9. Kwami Porato (ATT)
7
10. Carlos Dailly (ATT)
7
11. Nordin Fertout (ATT)
5
12. Valerio Aglietti (DEF)
0
13. Dianboto Vilatte (MID)
7
14. Muzzy Izzet (ATT)
6