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90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+4' Today's attendance is 5000.
90+4' Ball possession: Metz: 40%, Strasbourg: 60%.
90+4' Ibrahima Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Papa Ndiaga Yade puts in a cross...
90+3' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+2' Dimitri Lienard is leaving the field to be replaced by Anthony Caci in a tactical substitution.
90+1' Ludovic Ajorque provided the assist for the goal.
90+1' G O O O O A A A L - Jean Aholou from Strasbourg heads the ball from close range into the net.90+1' Ludovic Ajorque from Strasbourg heads the ball to a team mate.
90+1' Poor play by Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+1' Dimitri Lienard swings in a cross from the free kick.
90' Yellow card for Amadou Salif Mbengue.
90' Amadou Salif Mbengue hand-balls.
90' Ball possession: Metz: 39%, Strasbourg: 61%.
89' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Dimitri Lienard relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Papa Ndiaga Yade puts in a cross...
88' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Gueye from Metz trips Lucas Perrin
87' Goal kick for Strasbourg.
87' Papa Ndiaga Yade from Metz sends an effort wide of target
86' Lucas Perrin relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Thomas Delaine puts in a cross...
85' Ball possession: Metz: 38%, Strasbourg: 62%.
85' Dion Sahi releases a shot, it's parried by Marc-Aurele Caillard but he can't hold onto it...
85' Boubacar Traore from Metz goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ibrahima Sissoko
84' Goal kick for Metz.
84' Danger averted there as Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik from Metz clears the danger with a good tackle
84' CHANCE! Ludovic Ajorque finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
83' Adrien Thomasson carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
82' Goal kick for Metz.
81' Strasbourg are in control of the ball.
81' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Dimitri Lienard from Strasbourg is booked after several commited fouls.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Dimitri Lienard from Strasbourg trips Thomas Delaine
80' Ball possession: Metz: 37%, Strasbourg: 63%.
79' Sanjin Prcic from Strasbourg crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
79' Strasbourg start a counter attack.
79' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Goal kick for Metz.
78' A chance presents itself to Gerzino Nyamsi from Strasbourg but his header goes wide
78' Adrien Thomasson from Strasbourg swings in the corner from the left.
78' Jean Aholou from Strasbourg tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
77' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Kevin Gameiro is leaving the field to be replaced by Dion Sahi in a tactical substitution.
76' Opa Nguette from Metz tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
76' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Amine Bassi from Metz commits a foul by elbowing Lucas Perrin
75' Gerzino Nyamsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Opa Nguette puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Metz: 37%, Strasbourg: 63%.
75' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean Aholou in a tactical substitution.
74' The referee signals a free kick as Boubacar Traore from Metz trips Gerzino Nyamsi
73' Strasbourg are in control of the ball.
73' Vincent Pajot from Metz directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Metz are in control of the ball.
72' Papa Ndiaga Yade shoots from outside the box, but Eiji Kawashima has it under control
71' Metz are in control of the ball.
70' Metz are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Metz: 35%, Strasbourg: 65%.
69' Boubacar Traore relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Frederic Guilbert from Strasbourg swings in the corner from the right.
68' Adrien Thomasson from Strasbourg sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
68' Ludovic Ajorque of Strasbourg passes the ball to a team mate.
68' A player from Strasbourg takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
68' Nicolas de Preville is leaving the field to be replaced by Lamine Gueye in a tactical substitution.
68' Warren Tchimbembe is leaving the field to be replaced by Amine Bassi in a tactical substitution.
67' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Good effort by Kevin Gameiro as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
66' Ludovic Ajorque of Strasbourg passes the ball to a team mate.
66' Adrien Thomasson of Strasbourg passes the ball to a team mate.
65' Ludovic Ajorque from Strasbourg crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
65' Sikou Niakate from Metz commits a foul by elbowing Dimitri Lienard
65' Ball possession: Metz: 35%, Strasbourg: 65%.
64' Metz plays a short goal kick.
64' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde from Strasbourg sends an effort wide of target
64' Could be a good chance here as Kevin Gameiro from Strasbourg cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
64' Strasbourg with a potentially dangerous attack.
63' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Strasbourg plays a short goal kick.
62' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' William Mikelbrencis is leaving the field to be replaced by Papa Ndiaga Yade in a tactical substitution.
61' Ibrahima Niane is leaving the field to be replaced by Opa Nguette in a tactical substitution.
60' Strasbourg plays a short goal kick.
60' Vincent Pajot fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
60' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Metz: 35%, Strasbourg: 65%.
59' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' A volley from Ludovic Ajorque is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
59' Ludovic Ajorque from Strasbourg sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
59' Kevin Gameiro of Strasbourg passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Strasbourg with a potentially dangerous attack.
58' Sanjin Prcic from Strasbourg crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
58' Ludovic Ajorque of Strasbourg passes the ball to a team mate.
57' Strasbourg are in control of the ball.
56' Ibrahima Niane from Metz is ruled offside.
56' Nicolas de Preville swings in a cross from the free kick.
56' The referee signals a free kick as Dimitri Lienard from Strasbourg trips William Mikelbrencis
55' Metz are in control of the ball.
55' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Metz: 35%, Strasbourg: 65%.
54' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Great vision by Sikou Niakate from Metz as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
54' Strasbourg with a potentially dangerous attack.
53' Gerzino Nyamsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Nicolas de Preville swings in a cross from the free kick.
53' Ibrahima Sissoko from Strasbourg commits a foul by elbowing Vincent Pajot
52' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde provided the assist for the goal.
50' G O O O A A A L - Ludovic Ajorque from Strasbourg heads the ball home!50' Strasbourg with a potentially dangerous attack.
50' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Metz: 34%, Strasbourg: 66%.
49' Metz are in control of the ball.
49' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Ibrahima Niane from Metz is ruled offside.
48' Gerzino Nyamsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Amadou Salif Mbengue from Metz had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
48' Nicolas de Preville from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
47' Vincent Pajot from Metz tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
47' Lucas Perrin from Strasbourg commits a foul by elbowing Nicolas de Preville
46' Goal kick for Metz.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahima Niane from Metz trips Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
45+1' Goal kick for Metz.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45' Great skill from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde as he dribbles past his opponents
45' Strasbourg with a potentially dangerous attack.
45' Ludovic Ajorque from Strasbourg tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Ball possession: Metz: 35%, Strasbourg: 65%.
44' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Goal kick for Metz.
43' Strasbourg are in control of the ball.
42' Thomas Delaine from Metz tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
42' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Kevin Gameiro from Strasbourg tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
41' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' The game is restarted.
41' Jemerson is injured and is replaced by Sikou Niakate.
40' Jemerson is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
40' Ball possession: Metz: 34%, Strasbourg: 66%.
40' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
39' Ibrahima Niane from Metz directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Vincent Pajot relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde puts in a cross...
38' Goal kick for Metz.
37' Kevin Gameiro from Strasbourg tries to play a 1-2 with Ludovic Ajorque, but the ball is intercepted.
37' Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Dimitri Lienard puts in a cross...
36' Goal kick for Metz.
36' Adrien Thomasson from Strasbourg tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
35' Lucas Perrin relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Thomas Delaine puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Metz: 34%, Strasbourg: 66%.
34' Jemerson relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Dimitri Lienard puts in a cross...
34' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Strasbourg are in control of the ball.
33' Dimitri Lienard could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
33' Strasbourg plays a short goal kick.
33' Nicolas de Preville from Metz tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
32' Ludovic Ajorque relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Warren Tchimbembe from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
31' A shot by Nicolas de Preville is blocked.
31' Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde puts in a cross...
31' Kevin Gameiro from Strasbourg directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Strasbourg plays a short goal kick.
30' Boubacar Traore fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
30' Gerzino Nyamsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Nicolas de Preville puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: Metz: 32%, Strasbourg: 68%.
29' Goal kick for Metz.
29' Sanjin Prcic fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
28' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Warren Tchimbembe from Metz commits a foul by elbowing Adrien Thomasson
26' Lucas Perrin relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Thomas Delaine puts in a cross...
25' Strasbourg are in control of the ball.
25' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Metz: 31%, Strasbourg: 69%.
24' Strasbourg plays a short goal kick.
24' Nicolas de Preville from Metz sends an effort wide of target
24' Metz start a counter attack.
23' Great vision by Gerzino Nyamsi from Strasbourg as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
23' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
22' Ibrahima Niane from Metz is ruled offside.
22' Dimitri Lienard is penalised for pushing Vincent Pajot.
22' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Nicolas de Preville from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
21' Gerzino Nyamsi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
21' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
21' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde from Strasbourg has a shot from outside the box blocked.
21' Ludovic Ajorque of Strasbourg passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Adrien Thomasson puts in a cross...
20' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Ball possession: Metz: 28%, Strasbourg: 72%.
19' Strasbourg are in control of the ball.
18' Great skill from Nicolas de Preville as he dribbles past his opponents
18' Goal kick for Metz.
18' That's a great ball by Ludovic Ajorque from Strasbourg. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
18' Strasbourg with a potentially dangerous attack.
17' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Goal kick for Metz.
16' Sanjin Prcic fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
16' Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Frederic Guilbert swings in a cross from the free kick.
15' Ball possession: Metz: 30%, Strasbourg: 70%.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Amadou Salif Mbengue from Metz trips Adrien Thomasson
14' Jemerson relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Dimitri Lienard puts in a cross...
14' Safe hands from Eiji Kawashima as he comes out and claims the ball
14' William Mikelbrencis puts in a cross...
13' Warren Tchimbembe from Metz takes a short corner kick from the right.
13' Ibrahima Sissoko clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
13' Thomas Delaine puts in a cross...
13' Metz start a counter attack.
12' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Strasbourg are in control of the ball.
12' Jemerson relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Dimitri Lienard puts in a cross...
11' Strasbourg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Metz: 34%, Strasbourg: 66%.
10' A player from Strasbourg takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
10' Kevin Gameiro from Strasbourg sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
10' Ludovic Ajorque of Strasbourg passes the ball to a team mate.
10' Strasbourg with a potentially dangerous attack.
10' Sanjin Prcic is penalised for pushing Nicolas de Preville.
9' Goal kick for Metz.
9' Sanjin Prcic from Strasbourg sends an effort wide of target
9' A shot by Ludovic Ajorque is blocked.
9' CROSSBAR! A header from Ibrahima Sissoko hits the crossbar!
9' Dimitri Lienard from Strasbourg swings in the corner from the left.
8' Jean-Ricner Bellegarde from Strasbourg tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8' Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Kevin Gameiro swings in a cross from the free kick.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Vincent Pajot from Metz trips Kevin Gameiro
7' William Mikelbrencis from Metz tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
7' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ludovic Ajorque from Strasbourg is ruled offside.
5' A player from Strasbourg takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
5' The game is restarted.
5' Ball possession: Metz: 27%, Strasbourg: 73%.
4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
4' Strasbourg are in control of the ball.
3' Vincent Pajot relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Dimitri Lienard puts in a cross...
2' Strasbourg are in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Metz.
1' A chance presents itself to Kevin Gameiro from Strasbourg but his header goes wide
1' Ludovic Ajorque puts in a cross...
1' Vincent Pajot is penalised for pushing Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Metz kick-off, and the game is underway.
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