Match report

Metz Defeats Nimes 2-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Metz
Metz
2–1
FT
Nimes
Nimes
Mar 7, 2020

Metz held off a spirited Nimes comeback to secure a 2-1 victory in the Ligue 1 match held on March 7, 2020. O. Nguette put Metz ahead early on, but Lucas Deaux leveled for Nimes in the second half. J. Boye's late goal sealed the win for Metz, securing crucial points in the competitive Ligue 1 season.

Key Facts

  • • O. Nguette scored the opening goal for Metz in the 7th minute
  • • Lucas Deaux equalized for Nimes in the 49th minute
  • • J. Boye scored the winning goal for Metz in the 81st minute
  • • F. Centonze provided the assist for Nguette's goal
  • • Y. Benrahou set up Deaux's equalizer
  • • H. Maiga assisted Boye's winning goal
  • • Nimes made three substitutions during the game
  • • Metz made three substitutions, all in the latter half

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Oukidja (G)
  • 21 J. Boye (D)
  • 3 M. Udol (D)
  • 2 D. Bronn (D)
  • 18 F. Centonze (D)
  • 14 V. Pajot (M)
  • 11 O. Nguette
  • 27 F. Boulaya (F)
  • 19 H. Maïga (M)
  • 4 K. N'Doram (M)
  • 7 I. Niane (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 T. Ambrose
  • 25 Noss Traoré
  • 5 V. Angban
  • 17 T. Delaine
  • 6 M. Fofana
  • 26 P. Yade
  • 1 P. Delecroix

Nimes

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 30 P. Bernardoni (G)
  • 5 L. Landre (D)
  • 4 P. Martinez (D)
  • 15 G. Paquiez (D)
  • 8 L. Deaux (M)
  • 10 Z. Ferhat (M)
  • 6 S. Sarr (M)
  • 22 Y. Benrahou (M)
  • 25 N. Roux (F)
  • 20 R. Ripart (D)
  • 28 M. Koné (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 R. Philippoteaux
  • 18 T. Valls
  • 27 K. Denkey
  • 29 S. Alakouch
  • 12 L. Fomba
  • 16 L. Dias
  • 26 F. Miguel

Timeline

  1. Metz
    7' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Nguette · Assist: F. Centonze
  2. Nimes
    49' Nimes Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Deaux · Assist: Y. Benrahou
  3. Nimes
    65' Nimes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Koné · On: R. Philippoteaux
  4. Metz
    75' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Nguette · On: T. Ambrose
  5. Nimes
    80' Nimes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Benrahou · On: T. Valls
  6. Metz
    81' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Boye · Assist: H. Maiga
  7. Metz
    83' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Boulaya · On: Adama Noss Traoré
  8. Metz
    85' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Maiga · On: V. Angban
  9. Nimes
    89' Nimes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Paquiez · On: K. Denkey

Match Stats

Stat Metz Nimes
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 76% 70%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 16
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 435 333
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 329 232
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Metz's early goal by O. Nguette put them in control and boosted their confidence
  • ▸ Lucas Deaux's equalizer for Nimes injected new energy into their team, nearly turning the match in their favor
  • ▸ J. Boye's late goal for Metz was the turning point, securing the win and ending Nimes' hopes of a comeback