Match report

Metz Defeats Sochaux 1-0 in Ligue 2

Sochaux
Sochaux
0–1
FT
Metz
Metz
May 26, 2023

Metz secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sochaux in the Ligue 2 encounter. The game was marred by a red card for Sochaux's S. Alvero, and Metz capitalized on a goal from C. Sabaly in the 49th minute to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Metz's C. Sabaly scored the only goal in the 49th minute with an assist from Y. Maziz
  • • Sochaux's S. Alvero was sent off in the 61st minute
  • • Sochaux's D. Meddah received a yellow card in the 8th minute
  • • Sochaux's S. Agouzoul also received a yellow card in the 67th minute
  • • Three substitutions were made by Sochaux, including Christ Makosso and E. Mayenda coming on

Lineups

Sochaux

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Prévot (G)
  • 28 J. Faussurier (D)
  • 19 D. Meddah (D)
  • 5 S. Agouzoul (D)
  • 18 Y. Armougom (D)
  • 80 S. Alvero (M)
  • 77 F. Kanouté (M)
  • 6 R. Pereira De Sa (M)
  • 24 J. Dossou (F)
  • 9 I. Sissoko (F)
  • 15 A. Kalulu (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 A. Daho
  • 34 C. Makosso
  • 21 Eliezer Mayenda
  • 30 M. Jeannin
  • 36 E. Grillot
  • 33 N. Galves
  • 37 M. Lecolier

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Oukidja (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 8 I. Traoré (D)
  • 5 Fali Candé (D)
  • 3 M. Udol (D)
  • 6 K. N'Doram (M)
  • 27 D. Jean Jacques (M)
  • 36 A. Jallow (M)
  • 10 Y. Maziz (M)
  • 14 C. Sabaly (M)
  • 9 G. Mikautadze (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 L. Camara
  • 19 H. Maïga
  • 24 L. Joseph
  • 35 M. Douane
  • 26 M. Mbaye
  • 15 A. Lô
  • 40 O. Ba

Timeline

  1. Sochaux
    8' Sochaux Card · Yellow Card
    D. Meddah

    Foul

  2. Metz
    49' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Sabaly · Assist: Y. Maziz
  3. Sochaux
    58' Sochaux subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Dossou · On: A. Daho
  4. Sochaux
    61' Sochaux Card · Red Card
    S. Alvero

    Foul

  5. Sochaux
    67' Sochaux Card · Yellow Card
    S. Agouzoul

    Foul

  6. Sochaux
    77' Sochaux subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Agouzoul · On: Christ Makosso
  7. Sochaux
    77' Sochaux subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ibrahim Sissoko · On: E. Mayenda
  8. Metz
    77' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ablie Jallow · On: Lamine Camara
  9. Metz
    90'+2 Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Jean-Jacques · On: H. Maiga
  10. Metz
    90'+2 Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Mikautadze · On: L. Joseph

Match Stats

Stat Sochaux Metz
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 91%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 527 483
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 3 9
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 469 439
Shots Inside Box 3 14
Saves 8 3
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Sabaly's goal in the 49th minute shifted momentum in favor of Metz, giving them a crucial lead
  • ▸ S. Alvero's red card in the 61st minute significantly impacted Sochaux's chances, leaving them a man down for the remainder of the match