Match report

Angers Defeats Metz 2-1 in Ligue 1

Metz
Metz
1–2
FT
Angers
Angers
May 6, 2018

In a thrilling encounter at Stade Saint-Symphorien, Angers managed to defeat Metz 2-1 in a Ligue 1 match, securing a crucial three points. Metz took the lead early through F. Mollet, but Angers rallied to score twice in the second half, with F. Tait's goal in the 90th minute securing the victory for Angers. This result showcases the resilience of Angers in turning the game around despite falling behind early.

Key Facts

  • • Metz took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal by F. Mollet, assisted by E. Riviére.
  • • Angers equalized and then scored a late winner through F. Tait in the 90th minute.
  • • F. Mollet received a yellow card in the 82nd minute for Metz.
  • • Both teams made several substitutions, including Gerónimo Poblete for Metz and Lassana Coulibaly for Angers.

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Kawashima
  • 20 J. Palmieri (D)
  • 28 J. Rivierez (D)
  • 21 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 24 R. Cohade (M)
  • 4 G. Mandjeck (M)
  • 17 M. Dossevi (M)
  • 19 F. Mollet (M)
  • 15 V. Selimovic (D)
  • 29 E. Rivière (F)
  • 9 N. Roux (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 G. Poblete
  • 33 D. Lempereur
  • 7 I. Niane
  • 11 O. N'Guette
  • 1 T. Didillon
  • 34 Y. Maziz
  • 22 F. Boulaya

Angers

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 L. Butelle (G)
  • 4 M. Pavlović (D)
  • 8 I. Traoré (D)
  • 29 V. Manceau (D)
  • 25 A. Bamba (D)
  • 5 T. Mangani (M)
  • 6 P. Oniangué (M)
  • 15 P. Capelle (M)
  • 20 F. Tait (M)
  • 18 B. Santamaría (M)
  • 7 K. Toko Ekambi (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Coulibaly
  • 27 T. Touré
  • 11 W. Kanga
  • 17 F. Doré
  • 19 B. Guillaume
  • 1 M. Michel
  • 24 R. Thomas

Timeline

  1. Metz
    20' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Mollet · Assist: E. Rivière
  2. Metz
    71' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Mandjeck · On: Gerónimo Poblete
  3. Angers
    76' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Oniangué · On: Lassana Coulibaly
  4. Angers
    76' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Capelle · On: T. Touré
  5. Metz
    82' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    F. Mollet
  6. Metz
    85' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Palmieri · On: Dylan Lempereur
  7. Angers
    85' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Baptiste Santamaria · On: W. Kanga
  8. Metz
    90'+4 Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Mollet · On: I. Niane
  9. Angers
    90'+4 Angers Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tait · Assist: T. Touré

Match Stats

Stat Metz Angers
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 75% 84%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 17
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 354 571
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 2 9
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 267 481
Shots Inside Box 4 11
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Angers' equalizing goal and late winner by F. Tait turned the game in their favor, demonstrating their strong second-half performance.
  • ▸ The yellow card issued to F. Mollet in the 82nd minute may have affected Metz's momentum and allowed Angers to push for the equalizer and eventual win.