Match report

Metz Draws 1-1 With Reims In Ligue 1 Clash

Metz
Metz
1–1
FT
Reims
Reims
May 21, 2025

In an intriguing Ligue 1 encounter on May 21st, Metz managed to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Reims at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. The match was highlighted by M. Udol's early goal for Metz and C. Kipre's equalizer for Reims.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Metz 1–1 Reims
  • • M. Udol (Metz) scored in the 38th minute to give Metz the lead
  • • C. Kipre (Reims) equalized for Reims at the 52nd minute
  • • Valentin Atangana Edoa of Reims received a yellow card in the 36th minute
  • • Metz's S. Sane was shown a yellow card in injury time

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 61 P. Sy (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 38 S. Sané (D)
  • 4 M. Mboula (D)
  • 3 M. Udol (D)
  • 22 K. Van Den Kerkhof (M)
  • 21 B. Stambouli (M)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu (M)
  • 7 G. Hein (F)
  • 14 C. Sabaly (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 I. Gueye
  • 10 P. Diallo
  • 12 A. Touré
  • 36 A. Jallow
  • 8 I. Traoré
  • 2 M. Colin
  • 16 A. Oukidja
  • 9 I. Sané
  • 6 J. Nduquidi

Reims

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 94 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 3 H. Sekine (D)
  • 2 J. Okumu (D)
  • 21 C. Kipré (D)
  • 18 Sergio Akieme (D)
  • 30 J. Patrick (M)
  • 24 M. Gbane (M)
  • 6 V. Atangana Edoa (M)
  • 17 K. Nakamura (M)
  • 12 J. Siebatcheu (F)
  • 87 A. Tia (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 O. Diakité
  • 72 Amadou Koné
  • 19 Gabriel Moscardo
  • 85 H. Ibrahim
  • 55 N. Sangui
  • 92 Abdoul Koné
  • 73 I. Orazi
  • 31 M. Jeng
  • 20 A. Olliero

Timeline

  1. Reims
    36' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    Valentin Atangana Edoa

    Foul

  2. Metz
    38' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Udol
  3. Reims
    46' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Patrick · On: Oumar Diakité
  4. Reims
    46' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Valentin Atangana Edoa · On: Amadou Kone
  5. Reims
    52' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Kipre · Assist: Sergio Akieme
  6. Reims
    57' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gbane

    Foul

  7. Reims
    59' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kipre

    Argument

  8. Reims
    62' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Tia · On: Gabriel Moscardo
  9. Reims
    72' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Siebatcheu · On: H. Ibrahim
  10. Metz
    75' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Van Den Kerkhof · On: I. Gueye
  11. Metz
    75' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bokele Mputu · On: P. A. Diallo
  12. Metz
    83' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Sabaly · On: A. Toure
  13. Metz
    83' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: Ablie Jallow
  14. Metz
    90'+2 Metz Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sane

    Foul

  15. Reims
    90'+5 Reims subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Nakamura · On: N. Sangui

Match Stats

Stat Metz Reims
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 74%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 459 292
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 3 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 363 215
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Udol's early goal for Metz (38th minute) put them ahead and created momentum.
  • ▸ C. Kipre's equalizer at 52 minutes changed the game, allowing Reims to push back and secure a draw.