Match report

Amiens Defeats Metz 2-0 in Ligue 1

Amiens
Amiens
2–0
FT
Metz
Metz
May 12, 2018

Amiens stunned Metz with a 2-0 victory in their Ligue 1 match, capitalizing on a penalty by H. Manzala and an own goal from Vahid Selimović. Despite Metz's early yellow cards to G. Mandjeck and R. Cohade, Amiens managed to hold on to their lead and secure the win, maintaining their strong position in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Amiens vs Metz in Ligue 1 ended with a 2-0 victory for Amiens
  • • H. Manzala scored a penalty goal in the 21st minute
  • • Vahid Selimović scored an own goal in the 86th minute
  • • G. Mandjeck and R. Cohade received yellow cards for Metz in the 21st minute
  • • Substitutions included Khaled Adenon for P. Gouano at 55' and J. Ielsch for H. Manzala at 84'

Lineups

Amiens

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Gurtner (G)
  • 35 Danilo Avelar (D)
  • 2 P. Gouano (D)
  • 19 O. El Hajjam (D)
  • 12 B. Dibassy (D)
  • 6 T. Monconduit (M)
  • 8 G. Fofana (M)
  • 7 H. Manzala (M)
  • 14 G. Kakuta (M)
  • 15 M. Konaté (F)
  • 13 Q. Cornette (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 K. Adénon
  • 24 M. Bodmer
  • 23 J. Ielsch
  • 10 E. Bourgaud
  • 26 G. N'Gosso
  • 37 S. Gakpé
  • 40 R. Adiceam

Metz

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Didillon (G)
  • 3 F. Diagne (D)
  • 33 N. Basin (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)
  • 11 O. N'Guette (F)
  • 7 I. Niane (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 F. Boulaya
  • 14 L. Goudiaby
  • 34 V. Peugnet
  • 16 E. Kawashima

Timeline

  1. Metz
    21' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mandjeck
  2. Amiens
    21' Amiens Goal · Penalty
    H. Manzala
  3. Metz
    22' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    R. Cohade
  4. Metz
    33' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Cohade · On: F. Boulaya
  5. Amiens
    55' Amiens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Gouano · On: Khaled Adenon
  6. Amiens
    75' Amiens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Q. Cornette · On: M. Bodmer
  7. Amiens
    76' Amiens Card · Yellow Card
    G. Fofana
  8. Amiens
    84' Amiens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Manzala · On: J. Ielsch
  9. Amiens
    86' Amiens Goal · Own Goal
    Vahid Selimović
  10. Metz
    87' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Basin · On: L. Goudiaby

Match Stats

Stat Amiens Metz
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 83% 84%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 14
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 441 432
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 1 1
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 366 363
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manzala's penalty goal in the 21st minute gave Amiens an early lead and shifted momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Selimović's own goal in the 86th minute sealed the victory for Amiens, ensuring a crucial two points in Ligue 1