Match report

Saint Etienne Defeats Metz 2-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne
2–1
FT
Metz
Metz
May 30, 2024

Saint Etienne secured a crucial 2-1 win over Metz in their Ligue 1 clash, with Ibrahim Sissoko scoring early for Saint Etienne, Ismaël Traoré equalizing for Metz, and I. Cardona sealing the victory late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Saint Etienne defeated Metz 2-1.
  • • Ibrahim Sissoko scored the first goal in the 19th minute (assist by M. Cafaro).
  • • Ismaël Traoré equalized for Metz in the 45th minute (assist by Lamine Camara).
  • • I. Cardona secured the win for Saint Etienne with a goal in the 80th minute (assist by M. Cafaro).

Lineups

Saint Etienne

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Larsonneur (G)
  • 27 Y. Maçon (D)
  • 21 D. Batubinsika (D)
  • 3 M. Nadé (D)
  • 19 L. Pétrot (D)
  • 29 A. Moueffek (M)
  • 5 F. Tardieu (M)
  • 14 D. Chambost (M)
  • 11 I. Cardona (F)
  • 9 I. Sissoko (F)
  • 18 M. Cafaro (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 D. Appiah
  • 26 L. Fomba
  • 10 N. Mbuku
  • 13 M. Bentayg
  • 20 M. Rivera
  • 6 B. Bouchouari
  • 23 A. Briançon
  • 7 T. Monconduit
  • 42 E. Green

Metz

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Oukidja (G)
  • 2 M. Colin (D)
  • 8 I. Traoré (D)
  • 38 S. Sané (D)
  • 3 M. Udol (D)
  • 18 L. Camara (M)
  • 6 K. N'Doram (M)
  • 27 D. Jean Jacques (M)
  • 14 C. Sabaly (F)
  • 10 G. Mikautadze (F)
  • 7 P. Diallo (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Van Den Kerkhof
  • 11 D. Lamkel Zé
  • 25 A. Atta
  • 39 K. Kouao
  • 5 Fali Candé
  • 37 I. Sané
  • 34 J. Nduquidi
  • 29 C. Hérelle
  • 1 G. Dietsch

Timeline

  1. Saint Etienne
    19' Saint Etienne Goal · Normal Goal
    Ibrahim Sissoko · Assist: M. Cafaro
  2. Saint Etienne
    34' Saint Etienne Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Macon

    Foul

  3. Metz
    42' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Sabaly · On: K. Van Den Kerkhof
  4. Metz
    45' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    Ismaël Traoré · Assist: Lamine Camara
  5. Metz
    71' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Kévin N'Doram

    Foul

  6. Saint Etienne
    72' Saint Etienne subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Macon · On: D. Appiah
  7. Metz
    73' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. A. Diallo · On: D. Lamkel Zé
  8. Saint Etienne
    80' Saint Etienne subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Moueffek · On: Lamine Fomba
  9. Saint Etienne
    80' Saint Etienne Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Cardona · Assist: M. Cafaro
  10. Saint Etienne
    85' Saint Etienne subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Cafaro · On: N. Mbuku
  11. Saint Etienne
    86' Saint Etienne subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Cardona · On: M. Bentayg
  12. Saint Etienne
    89' Saint Etienne Card · Yellow Card
    Ibrahim Sissoko

    Foul

  13. Metz
    90' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lamine Camara · On: A. Atta

Match Stats

Stat Saint Etienne Metz
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 81% 78%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 5
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 484 409
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 391 319
Shots Inside Box 12 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Saint Etienne took an early lead through Ibrahim Sissoko's goal at the 19th minute, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Metz leveled the score in the 45th minute with Ismaël Traoré's goal, but Saint Etienne regained control later in the game.