Match report

Metz Defeats Amiens 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Amiens
Amiens
0–1
FT
Metz
Metz
Feb 29, 2020

Metz managed to secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Amiens in a tightly contested Ligue 1 match. The game was decided by a goal from Metz's Florian Boulaya in the 26th minute, assisted by Valère Germain Pajot. Amiens struggled to break down their opponents despite several changes made by coach, but their efforts proved futile in this Ligue 1 encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Metz's Florian Boulaya scored the match-winning goal at 26 minutes, assisted by Valère Pajot.
  • • Amiens had multiple substitutions with J. Otero, B. Zungu, and F. Diabaté coming on.
  • • J. Boye from Metz received a yellow card at 18 minutes.
  • • Amiens players A. Blin and B. Zungu were also shown yellow cards.
  • • The match ended 0-1 in favor of Metz.

Lineups

Amiens

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Gurtner (G)
  • 13 C. Jallet (D)
  • 27 A. Chedjou (D)
  • 14 H. Aleesami (D)
  • 4 N. Opoku (D)
  • 10 G. Kakuta (M)
  • 6 T. Monconduit (M)
  • 17 A. Blin (M)
  • 15 M. Konaté (F)
  • 28 F. Diabaté (M)
  • 11 F. Otero (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 S. Ghoddos
  • 8 B. Zungu
  • 21 I. Mbenza
  • 22 M. Talal
  • 16 M. Dreyer
  • 3 A. Calabresi
  • 19 C. Akolo

Metz

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Oukidja (G)
  • 21 J. Boye (D)
  • 17 T. Delaine (D)
  • 2 D. Bronn (D)
  • 18 F. Centonze (D)
  • 14 V. Pajot (M)
  • 27 F. Boulaya (F)
  • 19 H. Maïga (M)
  • 4 K. N'Doram (M)
  • 9 T. Ambrose (F)
  • 7 I. Niane (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 O. Nguette
  • 5 V. Angban
  • 1 P. Delecroix
  • 25 Noss Traoré
  • 6 M. Fofana
  • 26 P. Yade
  • 24 R. Cohade

Timeline

  1. Metz
    18' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    J. Boye
  2. Metz
    26' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Boulaya · Assist: V. Pajot
  3. Amiens
    46' Amiens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Otero · On: S. Ghoddos
  4. Amiens
    59' Amiens Card · Yellow Card
    A. Blin
  5. Amiens
    63' Amiens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Blin · On: B. Zungu
  6. Amiens
    67' Amiens Card · Yellow Card
    B. Zungu
  7. Amiens
    75' Amiens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Diabaté · On: I. Mbenza
  8. Metz
    76' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Ambrose · On: O. Nguette
  9. Metz
    85' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Boulaya · On: V. Angban

Match Stats

Stat Amiens Metz
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 78% 67%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 514 360
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 403 242
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Metz's early goal by Florian Boulaya in the 26th minute shifted the momentum of the game.
  • ▸ Despite Amiens' late substitutions, Metz maintained their defensive discipline and secured the win.