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 Fiorentina in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,321 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Metz and Fiorentina are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Metz and Fiorentina are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina kick off and get the match underway!
3.59
0-0Sebastiano Lamonica flicks the ball to his team mate, Guido Baiano. Guido Baiano knocks the ball forward to Paul Booth. Paul Booth tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.17
0-0Dirk Nok hacks Guido Baiano from behind! Dirk Nok is given a warning by the referee! Guido Baiano runs off the knock.
21.04
Guido Baiano punts the ball hopefully upfield. Gionatha Negro shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.02
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Bakary Scheffler plays the ball forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.56
1-0Mickael Jacquesson flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bakary Scheffler plays a quick one-two with Aaron Bellamy and rushes in on goal... Bakary Scheffler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Stefano Franceschetti manages to keep it out.
27.25
Stan Clemence threads a neat ball through to Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland runs straight at the defence! Alec Cleland tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Stefano Franceschetti had no chance!! Goal for FC Metz!
39.00
Mickael Jacquesson flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Ferreira-Leite collects the pass. Marcel Ferreira-Leite lofts in a cross ball towards Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
40.30
Stan Clemence makes a beautiful solo run. Stan Clemence makes a simple pass to Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite whips in a cross ball towards Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Bakary Scheffler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bakary Scheffler shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina have changed their lineup with Fernando Menendez replacing Riccardo Ferrari and Aimo Brighi replacing Guido Baiano. The Fiorentina players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Metz kick off!
47.48
Stefan Kühn flicks a high pass forward. Gionatha Negro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gionatha Negro knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Booth. Paul Booth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.20
Mickael Jacquesson makes a simple pass to Jose Vega. Jose Vega shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
51.55
4-0Marcel Ferreira-Leite sees Jose Vega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiano Lamonica.
57.33
Bakary Scheffler knocks the ball forward to Jose Vega. Jose Vega tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Metz!
60.23
Mickael Jacquesson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesare Breda.
66.48
Aimo Brighi knocks the ball forward to Paul Booth. Paul Booth shoots from outside the area but is denied by Tomislav Bergkamp. Excellent save.
69.35
Mickael Jacquesson flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.52
Stephane Lobe makes a simple pass to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland surges forward with the ball. Alec Cleland shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
72.18
Dirk Nok chips the ball to his team mate, Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson sees Aaron Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.50
Dominic Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mickael Jacquesson. Mickael Jacquesson sees a break and surges forward. Mickael Jacquesson shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
79.42
Stan Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Ferreira-Leite collects the pass. Marcel Ferreira-Leite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesare Breda.
81.51
Stan Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Mickael Jacquesson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mickael Jacquesson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefano Franceschetti who gathers it comfortably.
84.41
With a delightful solo run, Stefan Kühn stretches the opposition's defence. Stefan Kühn lofts in a cross ball towards Aimo Brighi. Aimo Brighi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
87.34
Alec Cleland knocks the ball forward to Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.14
5-0Cesare Breda comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Ferreira-Leite. The referee calls over Cesare Breda and shows him a yellow card! Marcel Ferreira-Leite runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
6
2. Dirk Nok (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Burley (DEF)
6
4. Stan Clemence (DEF)
7
5. Stephane Lobe (DEF)
6
6. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
8
7. Alec Cleland (MID)
8
8. Mickael Jacquesson (MID)
8
9. Marcel Ferreira-Leite (ATT)
6
10. Jose Vega (ATT)
8
11. Aaron Bellamy (ATT)
8
12. Fabien Burle (ATT)
0
13. Jimmy Cabrol (MID)
0
14. Hugo Valente (DEF)
0
1. Stefano Franceschetti (GK)
7
2. Flavio Damiani (DEF)
6
3. Sebastiano Lamonica (DEF)
6
4. Cesare Breda (DEF)
6
5. Stefan Kühn (DEF)
6
6. Riccardo Ferrari (MID)
6
7. Michelangelo Passoni (MID)
6
8. Guido Baiano (MID)
6
9. Gionatha Negro (ATT)
6
10. Paul Booth (ATT)
6
11. Giulio Buso (ATT)
6
12. Alfredo Bonadei (MID)
0
13. Fernando Menendez (MID)
6
14. Aimo Brighi (GK)
6