Match report

Nancy Defeats Metz 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Nancy
Nancy
1–0
FT
Metz
Metz
May 10, 2019

Nancy stunned Metz with a 1-0 victory in a hard-fought Ligue 2 encounter. A. Bassi's goal in the 34th minute was enough to seal the win for Nancy, who held on despite Metz's late push. Metz managed several substitutions but failed to break through Nancy's resilient defense.

Key Facts

  • • Nancy 1-0 Metz
  • • Goal: A. Bassi (34') for Nancy
  • • Substitutions: V. Angban out for F. Boulaya (58'), S. N'Gom out for A. Bassi (64')
  • • Yellow Cards: V. Angban (73'), M. Fofana (78'), G. Hein (82'), J. Boye (90')

Lineups

Nancy

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 16 G. N'Dy Assembé (G)
  • 5 W. Moimbé (D)
  • 3 A. El Kaoutari (D)
  • 2 P. Paye (D)
  • 22 E. Seka (D)
  • 18 N. Saint-Ruf (D)
  • 32 S. Marveaux (M)
  • 19 L. Abergel (M)
  • 31 D. Poha (M)
  • 24 Vágner
  • 10 A. Bassi (M)

Substitutes

  • 39 S. N'Gom
  • 12 L. Néry
  • 8 V. Marchetti
  • 4 M. Diagne
  • 17 M. Dembélé
  • 6 A. Ba
  • 30 H. Constant

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
  • 27 F. Boulaya (F)
  • 6 M. Fofana (M)
  • 20 H. Diallo (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 V. Angban
  • 8 G. Hein
  • 29 E. Rivière
  • 1 P. Delecroix
  • 28 J. Rivierez
  • 31 L. Jans
  • 19 H. Maïga

Timeline

  1. Nancy
    34' Nancy Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bassi
  2. Metz
    58' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Boulaya · On: V. Angban
  3. Nancy
    64' Nancy subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bassi · On: S. N'Gom
  4. Metz
    73' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    V. Angban
  5. Nancy
    74' Nancy subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wilfried Moimbé · On: L. Néry
  6. Metz
    78' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    M. Fofana
  7. Metz
    79' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Gakpa · On: G. Hein
  8. Metz
    82' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    G. Hein
  9. Metz
    86' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Fofana · On: E. Rivière
  10. Nancy
    90'+1 Nancy subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vagner · On: V. Marchetti
  11. Metz
    90' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    J. Boye

Match Stats

Stat Nancy Metz
Fouls 11 19
Pass Accuracy 75% 80%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 338 471
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 8 1
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 253 377
Shots Inside Box 15 5
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Bassi's goal in the 34th minute gave Nancy the lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Metz's inability to convert multiple substitutions into goals, especially after the double yellow cards, was a turning point in the game.