Match report

Metz 1-1 Toulouse: A Thriller in Ligue 1

Metz
Metz
1–1
FT
Toulouse
Toulouse
May 14, 2017

Metz fought back from an early deficit to secure a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Toulouse in a Ligue 1 encounter on Sunday. Despite conceding to M. Braithwaite in the 8th minute, Metz found their rhythm and equalized through I. Sarr's goal in the 66th minute, ensuring a share of the points.

Key Facts

  • • Metz 1-1 Toulouse
  • • Goal: M. Braithwaite (8th minute) for Toulouse
  • • Goal: I. Sarr (66th minute) for Metz
  • • Assist for Toulouse's goal: C. Jean
  • • Assist for Metz's goal: C. Doukouré
  • • Substitutions included Y. Bodiger for I. Sylla, O. Toivonen for O. Trejo, C. Jean for D. Lukebakio, and Y. Jouffre for F. Mollet

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Kawashima
  • 4 M. Biševac (D)
  • 2 F. Diagne (D)
  • 6 S. Falette (D)
  • 25 Iván (D)
  • 12 M. Udol (D)
  • 24 R. Cohade (M)
  • 8 Y. Jouffre (M)
  • 10 C. Doukouré (M)
  • 26 I. Sarr (M)
  • 11 O. N'Guette (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 G. Milán
  • 15 T. Vion
  • 19 F. Mollet
  • 1 T. Didillon
  • 3 J. Rivierez
  • 7 G. Hein
  • 14 G. Mandjeck

Toulouse

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 A. Lafont (G)
  • 29 F. Moubandje (D)
  • 6 C. Jullien (D)
  • 5 I. Diop (D)
  • 2 K. Adou (D)
  • 15 C. Jean (F)
  • 23 Y. Bodiger (M)
  • 17 I. Sangaré (M)
  • 11 O. Toivonen (F)
  • 39 A. Delort (F)
  • 9 M. Braithwaite (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Issiaga Sylla
  • 10 Ó. Trejo
  • 8 D. Lukebakio
  • 1 M. Goicoechea
  • 14 P. Sirieix
  • 20 S. Yago
  • 21 J. Durmaz

Timeline

  1. Toulouse
    8' Toulouse Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Braithwaite · Assist: C. Jean
  2. Metz
    66' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Sarr · Assist: C. Doukouré
  3. Toulouse
    68' Toulouse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Bodiger · On: I. Sylla
  4. Toulouse
    74' Toulouse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Toivonen · On: O. Trejo
  5. Toulouse
    80' Toulouse subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Jean · On: D. Lukebakio
  6. Metz
    82' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Jouffre · On: F. Mollet

Match Stats

Stat Metz Toulouse
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 75%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 17
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 612 349
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 6 6
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 535 262
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 6 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Toulouse took an early lead through M. Braithwaite's goal in the 8th minute, but Metz responded with a strong push to equalize.
  • ▸ Metz's equalizing goal by I. Sarr in the 66th minute shifted the momentum in their favor, ensuring they would not lose the match.