Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Saint-Symphorien where FC Metz play host to AS Monaco. A crowd of 18,483 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Martin Azzopardi.
The pitch is in good 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 Martin Azzopardi.
0.00
0-0AS Monaco start the match!
4.15
1-0Paolo Vairelles flicks a high pass forward. Alex Chalier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Chalier passes the ball forward to Ruby Rodriguez. Ruby Rodriguez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.05
1-0Ruby Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Alex Chalier who takes it down. Alex Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Micha‘l Piquionne who gathers it comfortably.
12.43
1-0Guy Bourgeais sees Remi Gravelaine in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Remi Gravelaine flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Giampieretti controls it well on his chest. Enzo Giampieretti tries a spectacular long range effort but Pierre-Alain Mansouri reads it well. Nice save!
14.23
1-0Bruno Pinto clumsily knocks into Paolo Vairelles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Vairelles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.24
1-0Paolo Vairelles knocks the ball forward to Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.05
Tomˆs Van Dijk hits a low pass to Fernando Mario Chavériat. Fernando Mario Chavériat whips in a cross ball towards Ruby Rodriguez. Ruby Rodriguez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
24.40
John Morrison sees Ruby Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Ruby Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Tomˆs Van Dijk. Tomˆs Van Dijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.18
1-0Paolo Vairelles hacks Remi Gravelaine from behind! Paolo Vairelles is warned by the referee! Remi Gravelaine runs off the knock.
28.45
Remi Gravelaine threads a neat ball through to Florian Lucas. Florian Lucas shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
30.48
1-0Paolo Vairelles clumsily knocks into Bruno Pinto. The referee calls over Paolo Vairelles again and warns him to calm down! Bruno Pinto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.39
Guy Bourgeais catches Fernando Mario Chavériat on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Mario Chavériat hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.56
Bruno Pinto sees a break and surges forward. Bruno Pinto threads a neat ball through to Enzo Giampieretti. Enzo Giampieretti makes a defence splitting pass to Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
38.13
Ronan Rabésandratana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Vairelles. Paolo Vairelles sees Alex Chalier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Chalier knocks in a cross ball towards Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.47
Ruby Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Chalier. Alex Chalier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Remi Gravelaine.
42.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Jaime Vieira plays the ball forward to Ruby Rodriguez. Ruby Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky shoots from long range but somehow Micha‘l Piquionne manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Metz appear unchanged since the first half. AS Monaco also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Metz kicking off!
47.08
Ruby Rodriguez surges forward with the ball. Ruby Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Alex Chalier. Alex Chalier is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Chalier!
51.28
Bruno Pinto flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Filipe Oliveira advances with the ball. Filipe Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Giampieretti. Enzo Giampieretti makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.02
Guy Bourgeais flicks a high pass forward to Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu who brings the ball under control. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
57.18
Ruby Rodriguez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruby Rodriguez shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Micha‘l Piquionne.
58.54
2-1It's a corner kick. Ruby Rodriguez kicks a low ball out wide. Filipe Oliveira reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.47
2-1AS Monaco have made a substitution with Patricio Tresor replacing Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu .
61.56
2-1Without breaking stride, Ruby Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Paolo Vairelles. Paolo Vairelles knocks in a cross ball towards Ruby Rodriguez. Guy Bourgeais clumsily knocks into Ruby Rodriguez. Penalty not given!!
65.37
Ronald Pedron makes a probing pass to Enzo Giampieretti. Enzo Giampieretti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.47
Ronan Rabésandratana makes a probing pass to Tomˆs Van Dijk. Tomˆs Van Dijk sees Fernando Mario Chavériat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Mario Chavériat knocks in a cross ball towards Antoine Wolsky. Antoine Wolsky flicks the ball with his head. Micha‘l Piquionne manages to gather it comfortably.
72.59
Paolo Vairelles makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Vairelles knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Micha‘l Piquionne who gathers it comfortably.
73.30
Ruby Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Fernando Mario Chavériat. Fernando Mario Chavériat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Micha‘l Piquionne!
75.13
Billy Taylor knocks the ball forward to Florian Lucas. Florian Lucas shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
77.14
With great vision, Billy Taylor plays the ball forward to Remi Gravelaine. Remi Gravelaine shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.07
Filipe Oliveira threads the ball through to Patricio Tresor. Patricio Tresor lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Lucas. Florian Lucas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
83.32
Ruby Rodriguez catches Guy Bourgeais on the ankles. Ruby Rodriguez is shown the yellow card! Guy Bourgeais runs off the knock.
87.39
Remi Gravelaine threads a neat ball through to Florian Lucas. Florian Lucas finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Guy Bourgeais makes a probing pass to Florian Lucas. Florian Lucas knocks in a cross ball towards Enzo Giampieretti. Enzo Giampieretti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles 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. Pierre-Alain Mansouri (GK)
6
2. John Morrison (DEF)
6
3. Ronan Rabésandratana (DEF)
6
4. Jaime Vieira (DEF)
6
5. John McGrory (DEF)
6
6. Ruby Rodriguez (MID)
9
7. Tomˆs Van Dijk (MID)
6
8. Paolo Vairelles (MID)
6
9. Fernando Mario Chavériat (ATT)
6
10. Antoine Wolsky (ATT)
6
11. Alex Chalier (ATT)
9
12. Adelmajid Chaveyriat (DEF)
0
13. Garry Hutchison (DEF)
0
14. Brahim Ntumpa Nsafu (GK)
0
1. Micha‘l Piquionne (GK)
7
2. Bruno Pinto (DEF)
6
3. Mario Monteiro (DEF)
6
4. Guy Bourgeais (DEF)
6
5. Ronald Pedron (MID)
6
6. Remi Gravelaine (MID)
6
7. Filipe Oliveira (MID)
7
8. Billy Taylor (MID)
6
9. Djamel Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT)
7
10. Enzo Giampieretti (ATT)
7
11. Florian Lucas (ATT)
6
12. Arturo Califano (DEF)
0
13. Richard Hendry (MID)
0
14. Patricio Tresor (ATT)
6