Match report

Metz Defeats Laval 3-2, Secures Crucial Points in Ligue 2

Laval
Laval
2–3
FT
Metz
Metz
May 10, 2025

Metz secured an important victory over Laval in their Ligue 2 match, winning 3-2 despite a late fightback from the hosts. The game saw early goal by M. Bokele Mputu for Metz followed by two quick goals from Laval's M. Sellouki and T. Vargas. However, C. Sabaly and I. Gueye sealed Metz's win in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Metz scored first through M. Bokele Mputu at minute 16.
  • • Laval equalized with goals from M. Sellouki (minute 69) and T. Vargas (minute 70).
  • • C. Sabaly and I. Gueye scored for Metz in the 86th and 89th minutes respectively, securing a vital win.
  • • Laval's T. Vargas received two yellow cards.

Lineups

Laval

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 7 T. Vargas (D)
  • 21 O. Kouassi (D)
  • 23 Yohan Tavares (D)
  • 2 T. Pellenard (D)
  • 20 A. Cherni (D)
  • 19 M. Sellouki (M)
  • 8 T. Thomas (M)
  • 6 S. Sanna (M)
  • 18 M. Tchokounté (F)
  • 9 M. Camara (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 K. Zohi
  • 17 W. Kokolo
  • 4 J. Roye
  • 27 J. Adéoti
  • 39 A. Gonçalves
  • 1 M. Hautbois
  • 14 J. Tell

Metz

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 29 A. Bodart (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 2 M. Colin (D)
  • 8 I. Traoré (D)
  • 15 A. Lô (D)
  • 10 P. Diallo (D)
  • 9 I. Sané (M)
  • 21 B. Stambouli (M)
  • 6 J. Nduquidi (M)
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu (M)
  • 18 I. Gueye (F)

Substitutes

  • 61 P. Sy
  • 33 J. Mangondo
  • 22 K. Van Den Kerkhof
  • 14 C. Sabaly
  • 34 I. Guerti
  • 4 M. Mboula
  • 12 A. Touré

Timeline

  1. Metz
    16' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bokele Mputu · Assist: P. A. Diallo
  2. Metz
    23' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arnaud Bodart · On: P. Sy
  3. Laval
    45'+1 Laval Card · Yellow Card
    T. Vargas

    Foul

  4. Laval
    46' Laval subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mamadou Camara · On: K. Zohi
  5. Laval
    60' Laval subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Cherni · On: W. Kokolo
  6. Metz
    63' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Sane · On: J. Mangondo
  7. Metz
    64' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bokele Mputu · On: K. Van Den Kerkhof
  8. Metz
    64' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. A. Diallo · On: C. Sabaly
  9. Metz
    67' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    J. Nduquidi

    Foul

  10. Laval
    69' Laval Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sellouki
  11. Laval
    70' Laval Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Vargas · Assist: W. Kokolo
  12. Laval
    75' Laval subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sellouki · On: J. Roye
  13. Metz
    75' Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Lo · On: I. Guerti
  14. Laval
    82' Laval subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Titouan Thomas · On: J. Adéoti
  15. Laval
    82' Laval subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Vargas · On: Anthony Gonçalves
  16. Laval
    83' Laval Card · Yellow Card
    Théo Pellenard

    Foul

  17. Metz
    86' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Sabaly · Assist: J. Mangondo
  18. Metz
    89' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Gueye · Assist: K. Van Den Kerkhof

Match Stats

Stat Laval Metz
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 77% 80%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 11
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 333 415
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 8 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 255 334
Shots Inside Box 13 9
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Metz took an early lead through M. Bokele Mputu at minute 16, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Despite Laval's quick equalization in the second half with goals from Sellouki and Vargas within a span of one minute, Metz regrouped to score twice, securing the win.