That's it for today, Stephanie Frappart has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+1'
Casimir Ninga (Angers) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the area, but he drags his shot just wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Metz will have a goal kick.
90+0'
Angers are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.
90'
Info
There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
89'
Info
Shots on target – 5:2.
88'
Pierrick Capelle (Angers) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
88'
Pierrick Capelle (Angers) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
85'
Сhange
Here's the change. Opa Nguette leaves the pitch and Thierry Ambrose (Metz) comes on as a substitute.
84'
Marvin Gakpa (Metz) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box and produces a poor effort that sails miles wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Angers.
82'
Thomas Delaine (Metz) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. It's a throw-in for Metz.
81'
It looks like Rachid Alioui (Angers) saw red with that tackle. Stephanie Frappart won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.
79'
The free kick from long range, taken by Metz, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
79'
Metz will take a free kick from near the half-way line.
76'
Сhange
Here is a change. Baptiste Santamaria is going off and Stephane Moulin gives the last tactical orders to Vincent Pajot (Angers).
75'
Yellow Card
Fabien Centonze (Metz) makes a bad challenge on his opponent and is booked by the referee.
73'
Сhange
The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Casimir Ninga (Angers) is coming onto the pitch as Farid El Melali cannot continue after picking up an injury.
67'
Gooool!
Goal! Rachid Alioui (Angers) fires home from very close range after latching on to a pass from Pierrick Capelle. The score is 3:0.
66'
Сhange
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Farid Boulaya (Metz) comes onto the pitch for Ibrahima Niane.
66'
Сhange
Vincent Hognon has decided to substitute Renaud Cohade and he is replaced by Marvin Gakpa (Metz).
65'
Referee Stephanie Frappart sees the trip by John Boye (Metz) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle.
62'
Сhange
That will be all from Stephane Bahoken who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Rachid Alioui (Angers).
60'
Mathias Pereira (Angers) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.
58'
Stephane Bahoken (Angers) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
56'
Thomas Mangani (Angers) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Stephanie Frappart blows for a foul.
56'
The Metz players are displaying brilliant short passes and great ball movement. They are waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
52'
Yellow Card
Stephane Bahoken (Angers) has tested the patience of referee Stephanie Frappart and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
51'
Victorien Angban (Metz) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
50'
The game is interrupted now, Victorien Angban (Metz) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
47'
Corner Kick
The resulting set piece from Metz is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
45'
Whistle
The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+1'
Whistle
There will be nothing more to see in the first half. The whistle blowing of Stephanie Frappart has ended it.
45'
Info
1 additional min. will be played.
44'
Abdoulaye Bamba (Angers) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Stephanie Frappart blows his whistle for a foul.
42'
Gooool!
Baptiste Santamaria (Angers) scores! He receives a good pass and sends a direct effort from long distance. His shot ends up behind the goalkeeper after it bounces in off the left post.
42'
Ibrahima Niane (Metz) runs onto a good long pass and tries his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort flies high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Angers will have a goal kick.
41'
Stephane Bahoken (Angers) commits a rough foul. Stephanie Frappart stops the game and makes a call.
39'
Stephane Bahoken (Angers) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
37'
The free kick from long range, taken by Metz, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
37'
Baptiste Santamaria (Angers) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Stephanie Frappart has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle. Metz win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.
36'
The ball is cleared after Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo (Metz) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
35'
Info
The ball possession is 35:65.
34'
Thomas Mangani (Angers) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the box but his shot is blocked.
29'
Stephane Bahoken (Angers) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
26'
Stephane Bahoken (Angers) expertly controls a neat clever pass on the edge of the penalty area, but his effort smashes against the right post! What a shot that was!
25'
Metz are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.
22'
Baptiste Santamaria (Angers) attempts to score from a difficult angle on the edge of the box, but sends his effort narrowly wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Metz.
18'
Thomas Delaine (Metz) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
15'
Corner Kick
Angers take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
13'
Baptiste Santamaria (Angers) outjumps the defence to meet the resulting corner and heads the ball towards the top of the net. The long-range header is not powerful enough, and the keeper comfortably makes a save.
13'
Corner Kick
Angers force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
4'
Gooool!
Rayan Ait Nouri shows his great technique and produces a beautiful cross into the box. Farid El Melali (Angers) gets on the scoresheet by heading the ball precisely inside the right post. It's now 1:0.
2'
Thomas Mangani (Angers) takes a mid-range free kick and the effort crashes into the defensive wall.
1'
Angers are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
Yellow Card
The yellow card is received by Stoppila Sunzu (Metz).
Whistle
The match has just started.
Metz will kick the game off.
Stephanie Frappart is introduced as the referee for today's match.
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