Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Bernard-Bardin where FC Istres play host to FC Metz. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Geoffrey Klein.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Istres are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Geoffrey Klein.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Istres kick off!
2.14
0-0Don Greig flicks a high pass forward. Isaac Zapata collects the pass. Isaac Zapata shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
3.15
Gabriele Di Salvatore flicks a high ball forward to Hermann Hlödversson who takes it down. Hermann Hlödversson shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
8.39
Don Greig threads a neat ball through to Peter Zois. Peter Zois controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.54
Don Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaac Zapata. Isaac Zapata controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.33
0-0Don Greig passes the ball forward to Pedro Navarro. Pedro Navarro plays a perfect one-two with Peter Zois and rushes in on goal... Pedro Navarro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Marcus Partin comfortably gets down and covers it.
33.13
0-0Tomek Boniek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Sánchez who gathers it comfortably.
39.21
0-0Gabriele Di Salvatore hacks Don Greig from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Greig runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Istres appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Metz kick off!
47.04
Reynald Cheyrou makes a simple pass to Cristián Paredes. Cristián Paredes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
66.53
Reynald Cheyrou decides to run forward with the ball. Reynald Cheyrou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.15
0-0With great vision, Luis Galindo plays the ball forward to Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson rushes past Bjarki Thoroddsen! Hermann Hlödversson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Mehdi Alicarte.
70.21
Tomek Boniek takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Luciano Sánchez drops low and scoops up the ball.
75.24
Gabriele Di Salvatore flicks a high ball forward to Cristián Paredes who takes it down. Cristián Paredes shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
77.47
0-0FC Metz have made 3 substitutions with Bojan Hamrin replacing Pedro Navarro, Simon Kaiser replacing Sven Koschmieder and Barket Francois replacing Isaac Zapata .
81.00
Remco Juffing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Galindo. Luis Galindo chips the ball to his team mate, Hermann Hlödversson. Hermann Hlödversson advances inside the box! Hermann Hlödversson takes a shot at goal but is denied by Luciano Sánchez. Excellent save.
84.08
Luis Galindo flicks a high pass forward to Hermann Hlödversson who brings the ball under control. Hermann Hlödversson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mehdi Alicarte.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcus Partin (GK)
6
2. Eben Gargo (DEF)
6
3. Remco Juffing (DEF)
9
4. Adil Bezzai (DEF)
6
5. Matthew Addo (DEF)
6
6. Reynald Cheyrou (MID)
7
7. Luis Galindo (MID)
8
8. Tomek Boniek (MID)
7
9. Gabriele Di Salvatore (MID)
6
10. Cristián Paredes (ATT)
8
11. Hermann Hlödversson (ATT)
7
12. Pascal Kneissl (DEF)
0
13. Sabri Warmuz (MID)
0
14. Dennis Budan (ATT)
0
1. Luciano Sánchez (GK)
7
2. Uwe Bartsch (DEF)
6
3. Bjarki Thoroddsen (DEF)
6
4. Phil Lightfoot (DEF)
6
5. Mehdi Alicarte (DEF)
6
6. Gareth Mortensen (DEF)
6
7. Sven Koschmieder (MID)
6
8. Don Greig (MID)
8
9. Peter Zois (ATT)
6
10. Isaac Zapata (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Navarro (ATT)
6
12. Bojan Hamrin (ATT)
6
13. Simon Kaiser (MID)
6
14. Barket Francois (ATT)
6