Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade VĂ©lodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 17,616 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Olympique de Marseille and FC Metz are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
FC Metz start the match!
2.48
Yann Chabert makes a probing pass to Remi Frey. Remi Frey sees space and advances. Remi Frey whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.38
Djezon Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Willy Coulibaly. Willy Coulibaly directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Geoffroy Benon manages to keep it out.
12.42
Regis Mamouni threads the ball through to Eddy Boucher. Eddy Boucher makes a beautiful solo run. Eddy Boucher lofts in a cross ball towards Raymond Jaliens. Raymond Jaliens flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
18.40
Ed Dijkhuizen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Remi Frey. Remi Frey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthieu Barbosa. Matthieu Barbosa plays a perfect one-two with Stephen Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Matthieu Barbosa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.41
Muzzy Bulent surges forward with the ball. Muzzy Bulent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.15
Marcos Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Djamel Dufresnes. Djamel Dufresnes knocks the ball forward to Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Matthieu Barbosa. Matthieu Barbosa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.34
Djamel Dufresnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regis Mamouni.
32.23
Djezon Reyes catches Jean-Philippe Wimbee on the ankles. Djezon Reyes is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Philippe Wimbee stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.31
Davy Sonkaya catches Matthieu Barbosa on the ankles. The referee calls over Davy Sonkaya and warns him to calm down! Matthieu Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.47
Jean-Philippe Wimbee threads the ball through to Raymond Jaliens. Raymond Jaliens goes all the way! Raymond Jaliens makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Olympique de Marseille kicking off!
48.36
Djezon Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthieu Barbosa. Matthieu Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.33
Regis Mamouni catches Stephen Mckinlay on the ankles. Regis Mamouni is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.06
Djezon Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Geoffroy Benon!
54.07
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.14
Yann Chabert makes a probing pass to Remi Frey. Remi Frey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willy Coulibaly. Willy Coulibaly whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay heads the ball goalwards. Stephen Mckinlay scores for Olympique de Marseille!!
66.49
Djamel Dufresnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Willy Coulibaly. Willy Coulibaly whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.05
Muzzy Bulent kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Helguera. Claudio Helguera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Edwin Hertog easily smothers it.
71.02
Djamel Dufresnes knocks the ball forward to Matthieu Barbosa. Matthieu Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Willy Coulibaly. Willy Coulibaly is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
72.16
Claudio Helguera clumsily knocks into Marcos Ferrer. The referee calls over Claudio Helguera and shows him a yellow card! Marcos Ferrer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.51
Djezon Reyes threads the ball through to Matthieu Barbosa. Matthieu Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Geoffroy Benon who gathers it comfortably.
81.10
Jean-Philippe Wimbee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Khaliloul Martins. Khaliloul Martins shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.59
Remi Frey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Mckinlay. Stephen Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Matthieu Barbosa. Matthieu Barbosa powers a header at goal. Geoffroy Benon easily smothers it.
85.28
Djezon Reyes makes a simple pass to Matthieu Barbosa. Matthieu Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Willy Coulibaly. Willy Coulibaly powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Mckinlay of Olympique de Marseille

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 69.3333333333333 vs 30.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 28.00%, Midfield: 45.33%, Away team third: 26.67%

Scorers