Match report

Metz Defeats Angers 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Metz
Metz
1–0
FT
Angers
Angers
May 14, 2022

Metz held off Angers to secure a crucial 1-0 victory in the Ligue 1 showdown. The match was marked by tight defense and few clear-cut chances, with D. Lamkel Zé's goal in the 50th minute proving decisive.

Key Facts

  • • Metz vs Angers, Ligue 1, 1-0 final score
  • • D. Lamkel Zé scored the only goal at 50 minutes
  • • F. Cande provided the assist for the goal
  • • Metz had three yellow cards (F. Cande, Boubacar Traoré, T. Delaine)
  • • Angers had one yellow card (N. Bentaleb)

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Caillard (G)
  • 2 D. Bronn (D)
  • 23 B. Kouyaté (D)
  • 13 Fali Candé (M)
  • 4 S. Niakaté (D)
  • 25 W. Mikelbrencis (M)
  • 10 F. Boulaya (F)
  • 8 B. Traoré (M)
  • 15 P. Sarr (M)
  • 9 N. de Préville (F)
  • 22 D. Lamkel Zé (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 T. Delaine
  • 27 J. Kana-Biyik
  • 34 L. Mafouta
  • 11 O. Nguette
  • 7 I. Niane
  • 26 P. Yade
  • 16 A. Oukidja
  • 31 D. Jean Jacques
  • 29 L. Lacroix

Angers

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Mandrea (G)
  • 24 R. Thomas (D)
  • 8 I. Traoré (D)
  • 29 V. Manceau (D)
  • 6 E. Ebosse (D)
  • 2 B. Mendy (M)
  • 23 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 10 A. Fulgini (M)
  • 27 Mathias Lage (D)
  • 19 S. Bahoken (F)
  • 21 M. Cho (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 A. Bamba
  • 5 T. Mangani
  • 18 A. Ounahi
  • 22 M. Jakoliš
  • 9 C. Ninga
  • 33 Y. Belkdim
  • 15 P. Capelle
  • 30 D. Petković
  • 17 N. Fatar

Timeline

  1. Angers
    23' Angers Card · Yellow Card
    N. Bentaleb

    Foul

  2. Metz
    34' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    F. Cande

    Foul

  3. Metz
    50' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Lamkel Zé · Assist: F. Cande
  4. Metz
    60' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Boubacar Traoré

    Foul

  5. Angers
    62' Angers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Thomas · On: Abdoulaye Bamba
  6. Angers
    62' Angers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Mendy · On: T. Mangani
  7. Metz
    67' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Mikelbrencis · On: T. Delaine
  8. Metz
    67' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Niakate · On: J. Kana-Biyik
  9. Metz
    68' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    T. Delaine

    Foul

  10. Angers
    78' Angers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Fulgini · On: Azzedine Ounahi
  11. Angers
    79' Angers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Cho · On: M. Jakolis
  12. Angers
    86' Angers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Bahoken · On: C. Ninga
  13. Metz
    90'+2 Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. de Préville · On: L. Mafouta

Match Stats

Stat Metz Angers
Fouls 17 18
Pass Accuracy 78% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 369 430
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 2 4
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 286 350
Shots Inside Box 3 4
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Lamkel Zé's goal in the 50th minute shifted momentum in Metz's favor
  • ▸ Metz's early lead and subsequent defensive solidity prevented Angers from mounting a comeback