Welcome to the match between Nimes albion and Metz albion

1'

Léopold Blanchett played a pinpoint pass to Lambert Sarkozi, Aristide Forester failed to reach the ball.

Lambert Sarkozi tried to swing in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Josue Sarkozy.

2'

Léopold Blanchett took the play over the halfway line,Aristide Forester stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Jules Gagnon won the aerial challenge against Côme Gosselin, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Roch Richard saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

3'

Étienne Eustis easily got past the challenge of Herbert Bellamy.

Étienne Eustis hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Armel Tailler approached too late to tackle him.

Roch Richard saved and held onto the ball.

6'

Aristide Forester tried to dribble past Lambert Sarkozi but Lambert Sarkozi won the ball from Aristide Forester.

8'

Benoit Lécuyer tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Patrick Cornett did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

9'

Étienne Eustis sent the ball into the area for Fabrice Bureau, Fabrice Bureau brought the ball down well before Herbert Bellamy could reach it.

Fabrice Bureau fired in a shot at goal. Côme Gosselin wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

10'

Josue Sarkozy tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Lambert Sarkozi.

15'

Alexis Delacroix held up the ball, evading the challenge of Patrick Cornett and tried a long range effort.

But Alexis Delacroix scooped it well over the crossbar ... He should have hit the target at least.

16'

Patrick Cornett swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

17'

Josue Sarkozy made a good pass to Amaury Herbert, Amaury Herbert trapped the ball nicely before Lambert Sarkozi could reach it.

Amaury Herbert used his skill to go past Léopold Blanchett.

Amaury Herbert struck it! but the shot was charged down by Adolphe Faucheux.

18'

Josue Sarkozy made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Lambert Sarkozi.

19'

Adolphe Faucheux tried to use his skill to go past Herbert Bellamy but Herbert Bellamy won the ball from Adolphe Faucheux.

20'

Jules Gagnon swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

21'

David Garcon tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Herbert Bellamy read the game well to intercept the ball.

22'

Lazare Petit stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Benoit Lécuyer.

24'

Josue Sarkozy faked a pass then cut Lambert Sarkozi in a different direction.

Josue Sarkozy tried to jink past Léopold Blanchett but Léopold Blanchett nicked the ball from the toes of Josue Sarkozy.

25'

Lazare Petit knocked a lovely ball for Patrick Cornett, the ball was picked up by Patrick Cornett before Alexis Delacroix could reach it.

Patrick Cornett played the ball to Lazare Petit's feet, Benoit Lécuyer stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Lazare Petit got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Alexis Delacroix failed to charge down the shot.

Yann Morin saved and held the ball.

26'

Lazare Petit attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Alexis Delacroix.

27'

Benoit Lécuyer tried to sprint past Amaury Herbert but Amaury Herbert robbed Benoit Lécuyer.

28'

Benoit Lécuyer tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Patrick Cornett did well to spot and intercept the pass.

29'

Armel Tailler stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but David Garcon had no problem in intercepting the ball.

31'

Sylvestre Coté tried to test the keeper from the freekick. The shot was blocked by the wall.

32'

Josue Sarkozy tried to dribble past Léopold Blanchett but Léopold Blanchett robbed Josue Sarkozy.

35'

Léopold Blanchett tried to play it past Aristide Forester but Léopold Blanchett lost the ball to Aristide Forester.

36'

Lazare Petit span past Alexis Delacroix.

Lazare Petit played a wonderful ball for Patrick Cornett, Benoit Lécuyer couldn't cut out the pass.

Patrick Cornett smashed the ball towards the top corner but the shot clattered off Adolphe Faucheux.

37'

Herbert Bellamy executed a block tackle on Étienne Eustis before Étienne Eustis tried to pass the ball.

38'

Block tackle from Adolphe Faucheux, easily dispossessing Josue Sarkozy before Josue Sarkozy attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

40'

Josue Sarkozy jinked past Lambert Sarkozi.

Léopold Blanchett was outmuscled by Josue Sarkozy.

Josue Sarkozy blasted the ball towards the top corner but the shot was charged down by Adolphe Faucheux.

41'

Armel Tailler dribbled past Étienne Eustis.

Armel Tailler tried to get the cross in but The ball came off David Garcon.

43'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Jules Gagnon.

45'

David Garcon tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Herbert Bellamy.

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46'

Aristide Forester played a pinpoint pass to Josue Sarkozy, Adolphe Faucheux tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Josue Sarkozy tried to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Lambert Sarkozi.

47'

Benoit Lécuyer lofted the ball over to Jules Gagnon, Lazare Petit missed his interception.

Jules Gagnon was able to make space and aimed for the top corner. Côme Gosselin failed to charge down the shot.

Roch Richard tried to save but he couldn ... Jules Gagnon scored !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Nimes albion 0 - 1 Metz albion

55'

Benoit Lécuyer tried to sprint past Patrick Cornett but Benoit Lécuyer lost the ball to Patrick Cornett's block tackle.

56'

Benoit Lécuyer tried to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Patrick Cornett.

58'

Poor corner kick delivered by David Garcon that went straight to the opposition.

60'

Armel Tailler tried to get onto the pass but Alexis Delacroix got in the way of the ball.

61'

Benoit Lécuyer took the ball past Patrick Cornett.

Benoit Lécuyer shielded the ball from Lazare Petit and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

But Benoit Lécuyer put it just over ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

62'

David Garcon struck the freekick over the wall. David Garcon put it clean over the bar.

63'

Herbert Bellamy tried to skip past Lambert Sarkozi but Lambert Sarkozi succesfully won the ball from Herbert Bellamy.

65'

Étienne Eustis span past Herbert Bellamy.

Étienne Eustis tried to put the ball across but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Armel Tailler.

66'

Pass by Benoit Lécuyer to Alexis Delacroix, Patrick Cornett tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alexis Delacroix twisted past Lazare Petit.

Alexis Delacroix played a perfect pass for Étienne Eustis, Jason Lachance failed to intercept the pass.

Étienne Eustis played the ball to Alexis Delacroix's feet, Alexis Delacroix took it in his stride before Côme Gosselin could cut it out.

Jason Lachance blocked Alexis Delacroix in a good, clean tackle before Alexis Delacroix attempted to deliver the ball.

67'

Yellow card shown to Sylvestre Coté.

69'

Armel Tailler delivered the ball to Herbert Bellamy, the ball was picked up by Herbert Bellamy before David Garcon could reach it.

Herbert Bellamy made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Étienne Eustis.

71'

Josue Sarkozy showed Léopold Blanchett a clean set of heels.

Josue Sarkozy crossed the ball high into the box, Lambert Sarkozi couldn't reach it.

Sylvestre Coté got well above Jason Lachance to win the ball and retained possession.

72'

Alexis Delacroix attempted to lift the ball forward but Lazare Petit read the game well to intercept the ball.

75'

Étienne Eustis played the ball to Alexis Delacroix's feet, Herbert Bellamy stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alexis Delacroix shielded the ball from Armel Tailler and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Roch Richard watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have hit the target at least.

76'

Patrick Cornett moved the ball forward for Josue Sarkozy, Josue Sarkozy trapped the ball nicely before David Garcon could reach it.

Josue Sarkozy delivered a low cross, Lambert Sarkozi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Amaury Herbert moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Adolphe Faucheux approached too late to clear the danger.

Yann Morin did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Amaury Herbert finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Nimes albion 1 - 1 Metz albion

78'

Josue Sarkozy tried to feed the high ball but Alexis Delacroix made it first to the ball and intercepted.

80'

Aristide Forester stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Lambert Sarkozi.

81'

Herbert Bellamy delivered the ball to Armel Tailler, Armel Tailler trapped the ball nicely before Étienne Eustis could intercept.

Armel Tailler tried to feed the high ball but The ball bounced off David Garcon.

83'

Armel Tailler turned with the ball past David Garcon.

Armel Tailler tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Étienne Eustis cut it out easily.

84'

Aristide Forester found a chance to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Lambert Sarkozi.

85'

Patrick Cornett took the ball confidently past Alexis Delacroix.

Pass by Patrick Cornett to Amaury Herbert, Benoit Lécuyer stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Amaury Herbert was able to make space and fired in a shot at goal. Adolphe Faucheux approached too late to clear the danger.

Yann Morin failed to clear the ball away ... Amaury Herbert scored a goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Nimes albion 2 - 1 Metz albion

87'

Josue Sarkozy delivered the ball to Aristide Forester, Aristide Forester took possession of the ball before Léopold Blanchett could cut it out.

Aristide Forester tried to hit a long ball forward but Lambert Sarkozi found himself in the way of the ball.

90'

Benoit Lécuyer tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Patrick Cornett.

93'

Léopold Blanchett failed in his attempt to dribble past Josue Sarkozy.

94'

Sylvestre Coté stepped up and struck the freekick. But Sylvestre Coté put it wide of the goal.

95'

Lazare Petit played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Alexis Delacroix.

End Match Nimes albion 2 - 1 Metz albion