ASSE – FC Metz. Final score of this Saint-Etienne – Metz: 1-0. The Stéphanois finally won by a short header, at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, this Sunday, March 6, 2022. The summary of the meeting.
14:54 – ⌛ The players are done at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard (1-0)
The final advantage in the score (1-0) of AS Saint-Etienne is rather logical in view of the figures proposed at the end of this meeting. The Stéphanois indeed have a slight advantage in terms of possession of the ball but have also and above all shown themselves to be more threatening by framing more shots (7 shots against 1 for FC Metz).
14:54 – Failed attempt for FC Metz
FC Metz’s attempt narrowly fails as we reach the 90th minute of the match.
14:54 – Shot on target for AS Saint-Etienne
AS Saint-Etienne thinks to find the opening but this strike which however took the way of the frame does not end up in the background.
14:51 – Corner for AS Saint-Etienne
AS Saint-Etienne have just won their 12th corner in this match. The opportunity to make the break (1-0) when we are in the 90th minute in Saint-Etienne?
14:50 – Change for AS Saint-Etienne
Ryad Boudebouz gives way to Adil Aouchiche in the 90th minute of play in this Saint-Etienne – Metz.
14:48 – Free kick for AS Saint-Etienne
The last chance may have passed for FC Metz who are dispossessed of the ball by Jeremy Stinat just a stone’s throw from the opposing goals! AS Saint-Etienne will be able to get away with this free kick as we arrive in the last moments of this duel.
14:46 – A free kick will allow AS Saint-Etienne to breathe
It was perhaps the last opportunity to equalize for FC Metz who were deprived of the ball by Jeremy Stinat a few meters from the opposing goals! AS Saint-Etienne will be able to stave off danger with this free kick as we reach the final minutes of this confrontation.
14:45 – Change for AS Saint-Etienne
Jeremy Stinat gives his agreement for a replacement: Sada Thioub leaves while Aimen Moueffek enters the game for AS Saint-Etienne.
14:45 – The referee has ruled!
The decision fell for FC Metz when the VAR was required following a contentious gesture in the area: and there will be no penalty! The fault is not obvious enough for Jeremy Stinat!
14:44 – Jeremy Stinat appeals to the VAR!
Are we heading for a penalty? Jeremy Stinat has a doubt about the last action and consults the video.
14:42 – Failed attempt for FC Metz
FC Metz is threatening but the opposing goalkeeper manages to intervene on this strike as we reach the 84th minute of the game.
14:42 – Shot on target for AS Saint-Etienne
AS Saint-Etienne thinks of finding the opening but this shot which nevertheless took the path of the frame does not hit the mark.
14:38 – The referee whistles a free kick against FC Metz
AS Saint-Etienne wins a free kick in the opposing camp which could allow them to bring the ball into the area and make the break in this 2nd period. An opportunity all the more interesting as we are in the last minutes of this match.
14:36 – Change for AS Saint-Etienne
Jeremy Stinat gives his agreement for a change: Arnaud Nordin is recalled to the sidelines while Wahbi Khazri enters the field for AS Saint-Etienne.
14:36 – Change for FC Metz
Jeremy Stinat signals a replacement: Ibrahim Amadou leaves and Pape Ndiaga Yade enters the game for FC Metz.
14:33 – Free kick for AS Saint-Etienne
The referee has just whistled a 15th free kick for AS Saint-Etienne. The record of free kicks is also to the advantage of the Stéphanois with 5 more set pieces than the Messins. The score is still 1-0 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
14:32 – Yellow card for Arnaud Nordin (AS Saint-Etienne)
The referee, Jeremy Stinat, brandishes a warning to Arnaud Nordin, the AS Saint-Etienne player.
14:32 – FC Metz will clear with a free kick
It’s an opportunity to double the aborted gap for AS Saint-Etienne who are dispossessed of the ball by the referee a few meters from the opposing goals! FC Metz will be able to ward off the danger with this free kick as we play the 74th minute of play in this duel.
14:31 – Free kick for AS Saint-Etienne
AS Saint-Etienne wins a free kick in this 2nd period, which will be taken in a few seconds. In addition to the advantage in scoring, the Stéphanois currently have the upper hand in set pieces with 14 free kicks against 9 free kicks for their opponents as we reach the 73rd minute of play at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard .
14:29 – Failed attempt for FC Metz
FC Metz creates danger but the opposing goalkeeper manages to intervene on this shot as we reach the 71st minute of the game.
14:29 – Shot on target for AS Saint-Etienne
AS Saint-Etienne believe they have found the opening but this strike which nevertheless took the path of the frame does not end up in the background.
14:29 – Failed attempt for FC Metz
FC Metz is threatening but the opposing goalkeeper manages to save his camp on this strike as we reach the 71st minute of the game.
14:29 – Shot on target for AS Saint-Etienne
AS Saint-Etienne believe they have found the opening but this strike which nevertheless took the path of the frame does not end up in the background.