Match report

Metz Defeats Beziers 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Metz
Metz
1–0
FT
Beziers
Beziers
Feb 18, 2019

Metz clinched a narrow 1-0 victory against Beziers in a highly contested Ligue 2 match. Ibrahima Niane's goal in the 60th minute proved decisive as Metz held off a spirited Beziers, who struggled to capitalize on their opportunities. The victory was marred by multiple yellow cards and one red card for Metz's Opa Nguette and Beziers' Ibrahima Savane.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Metz 1-0 Beziers
  • • Goal: Ibrahima Niane (Metz) 60'
  • • Assist: R. Cohade (Metz)
  • • Red Cards: Opa Nguette (Metz), Ibrahima Savane (Beziers)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple changes in both teams throughout the match

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Oukidja (G)
  • 21 J. Boye (D)
  • 13 S. Sunzu (D)
  • 17 T. Delaine (D)
  • 25 I. Balliu (D)
  • 24 R. Cohade (M)
  • 10 M. Gakpa (M)
  • 11 O. N'Guette
  • 19 H. Maïga (M)
  • 20 H. Diallo (F)
  • 7 I. Niane (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 F. Boulaya
  • 28 J. Rivierez
  • 6 M. Fofana
  • 14 A. Jallow
  • 5 V. Angban
  • 1 P. Delecroix
  • 31 L. Jans

Beziers

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 40 Y. Marillat (G)
  • 19 O. Sidibé (D)
  • 10 R. Atassi (D)
  • 2 F. Rherras (D)
  • 4 M. Mostefa (M)
  • 14 B. Etou (M)
  • 15 A. Nouri (M)
  • 6 S. Gbegnon (M)
  • 11 A. Kanté (M)
  • 29 I. Savane (D)
  • 21 S. Beusnard (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Denkey
  • 27 A. Ramalingom
  • 8 M. Diakota
  • 16 V. Viot
  • 18 M. Bokoum
  • 34 J. Boyer
  • 20 R. Taillan

Timeline

  1. Beziers
    4' Beziers Card · Yellow Card
    S. Beusnard
  2. Beziers
    25' Beziers Card · Yellow Card
    Simon Gbegnon
  3. Metz
    35' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    H. Maiga
  4. Metz
    39' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Opa Nguette
  5. Metz
    45' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    H. Diallo
  6. Metz
    51' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Opa Nguette
  7. Metz
    51' Metz Card · Red Card
    Opa Nguette
  8. Metz
    59' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    I. Balliu
  9. Metz
    60' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Niane · Assist: R. Cohade
  10. Beziers
    65' Beziers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Rherras · On: K. Denkey
  11. Beziers
    69' Beziers Card · Yellow Card
    Redah Atassi
  12. Beziers
    72' Beziers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Simon Gbegnon · On: A. Ramalingom
  13. Metz
    75' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Stoppila Sunzu
  14. Metz
    77' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gakpa · On: F. Boulaya
  15. Beziers
    81' Beziers Card · Red Card
    Ibrahima Savane
  16. Metz
    83' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Balliu · On: Jonathan Rivierez
  17. Beziers
    85' Beziers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Nouri · On: M. Diakota
  18. Metz
    89' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Maiga · On: M. Fofana

Match Stats

Stat Metz Beziers
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 81% 69%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 447 272
Yellow Cards 6 3
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 363 188
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Metz's Ibrahima Niane scored the only goal in the 60th minute, providing a crucial lead for the team.
  • ▸ Opa Nguette's red card in the 51st minute left Metz with one less player, but the team managed to maintain their lead.
  • ▸ Beziers' Ibrahima Savane was also shown a red card in the 81st minute, evening the playing field as both teams played with 10 men.