Match report

Bordeaux Defeats Metz 4-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Metz
Metz
0–4
FT
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
May 19, 2018

Bordeaux stuns Metz with a 4-0 victory in the Ligue 1 fixture. Early goals from Braithwaite and Malcom set the tone, and despite yellow cards and substitutions, Bordeaux's dominance continued with additional strikes from Kamano and de Préville. Metz struggled to mount a comeback, ending their hopes of a late rally.

Key Facts

  • • Bordeaux's M. Braithwaite scored the opening goal in the 10th minute, assisted by Malcom.
  • • Malcom extended the lead with a solo effort in the 17th minute.
  • • F. Kamano added a third goal for Bordeaux in the 44th minute, assisted by Braithwaite.
  • • N. de Préville completed the scoring for Bordeaux in the 77th minute, assisted by M. Poundjé.
  • • Metz suffered multiple setbacks with yellow cards for Moussa Niakhaté (52'), G. Mandjeck (67'), and F. Mollet (82').

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Kawashima
  • 21 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 33 N. Basin (D)
  • 14 L. Goudiaby (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)
  • 7 I. Niane (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 F. Boulaya
  • 28 J. Rivierez
  • 1 T. Didillon
  • 5 G. Poblete
  • 18 V. Thill

Bordeaux

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Costil (G)
  • 25 Pablo (D)
  • 20 Y. Sabaly (D)
  • 29 M. Poundjé (D)
  • 31 J. Koundé (D)
  • 13 Y. Sankharé (M)
  • 10 S. Meïté (M)
  • 19 L. Lerager (M)
  • 9 M. Braithwaite (F)
  • 7 Malcom (F)
  • 11 F. Kamano (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 N. de Préville
  • 18 J. Plašil
  • 3 D. Contento
  • 6 I. Lewczuk
  • 23 V. Vada
  • 24 G. Laborde
  • 40 O. Mandanda

Timeline

  1. Bordeaux
    10' Bordeaux Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Braithwaite · Assist: Malcom
  2. Bordeaux
    17' Bordeaux Goal · Normal Goal
    Malcom
  3. Bordeaux
    44' Bordeaux Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kamano · Assist: M. Braithwaite
  4. Metz
    52' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Moussa Niakhaté
  5. Metz
    65' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Niane · On: F. Boulaya
  6. Metz
    67' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mandjeck
  7. Bordeaux
    67' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Kamano · On: N. de Préville
  8. Bordeaux
    68' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Sankharé · On: J. Plašil
  9. Bordeaux
    77' Bordeaux Goal · Normal Goal
    N. de Préville · Assist: M. Poundjé
  10. Metz
    82' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    F. Mollet
  11. Metz
    82' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Goudiaby · On: Jonathan Rivierez
  12. Bordeaux
    82' Bordeaux subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Malcom · On: Diego Contento

Match Stats

Stat Metz Bordeaux
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 88%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 7 14
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 371 546
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 0 7
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 304 481
Shots Inside Box 3 9
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bordeaux's quick 2-goal start in the first 17 minutes set the tone and put Metz on the back foot.
  • ▸ Bordeaux's third goal right before halftime by Kamano sealed Metz's fate, making it difficult for them to recover in the second half.