Match report

Metz Defeats Martigues 4-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Martigues
Martigues
1–4
FT
Metz
Metz
Apr 11, 2025

In an exciting encounter at Stade Louis II, Metz triumphed against Martigues by a score of 4-1. The game was characterized by early goal exchanges and penalty conversions that shifted the momentum in favor of Metz. Key contributors for Metz included P.A. Diallo, G. Hein, and Ablie Jallow.

Key Facts

  • • P.A. Diallo scored in the 2nd minute to give Metz an early lead.
  • • Khaled Tlili equalized for Martigues at the 13th minute with a goal from Assane Ipiele's assist.
  • • Gianluca Hein converted two penalties, scoring in the 16th and 35th minutes.
  • • Ablie Jallow scored Metz’s fourth goal in the 81st minute after a precise pass from Cheick Sabaly.

Lineups

Martigues

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 20 Y. Etilé (G)
  • 39 N. Saintini (D)
  • 3 S. Solvet (D)
  • 5 S. Falette (D)
  • 22 A. Djaha (D)
  • 6 F. Kembolo (M)
  • 12 M. Robin (M)
  • 10 K. Tlili (M)
  • 7 O. Orinel (M)
  • 27 A. Ipiélé (M)
  • 9 R. Montiel (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 O. Mendy
  • 14 B. Moussiti-Oko
  • 24 L. Morante
  • 17 S. Shamal
  • 23 M. Siby
  • 50 A. Anzimati
  • 41 M. Bamba

Metz

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 29 A. Bodart (G)
  • 22 K. Van Den Kerkhof (D)
  • 38 S. Sané (D)
  • 15 A. Lô (D)
  • 3 M. Udol (D)
  • 12 A. Touré (M)
  • 7 G. Hein (M)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu (M)
  • 10 P. Diallo (F)
  • 14 C. Sabaly (F)

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Metz
    2' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    P. A. Diallo · Assist: K. Van Den Kerkhof
  2. Martigues
    13' Martigues Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Tlili · Assist: A. Ipiele
  3. Metz
    16' Metz Goal · Penalty
    G. Hein
  4. Martigues
    21' Martigues Card · Yellow Card
    N. Saintini

    Foul

  5. Metz
    35' Metz Goal · Penalty
    G. Hein
  6. Metz
    39' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Sane · On: Ismaël Traoré
  7. Martigues
    51' Martigues Card · Yellow Card
    F. Kembolo

    Foul

  8. Martigues
    56' Martigues subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Kembolo · On: O. Mendy
  9. Martigues
    72' Martigues subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Saintini · On: B. Moussiti-Oko
  10. Martigues
    72' Martigues subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Montiel · On: L. Morante
  11. Martigues
    73' Martigues subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Djaha · On: S. Shamal
  12. Metz
    75' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. A. Diallo · On: I. Sane
  13. Metz
    75' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bokele Mputu · On: Ablie Jallow
  14. Martigues
    79' Martigues Card · Yellow Card
    L. Morante

    Foul

  15. Metz
    81' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    Ablie Jallow · Assist: C. Sabaly
  16. Metz
    83' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    M. Udol

    Foul

  17. Martigues
    85' Martigues subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Orinel · On: M. Siby
  18. Metz
    90'+1 Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Van Den Kerkhof · On: M. Colin
  19. Metz
    90'+1 Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Sabaly · On: I. Gueye

Match Stats

Stat Martigues Metz
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 81% 84%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 416 502
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 339 424
Shots Inside Box 10 13
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Metz's early lead by Diallo and subsequent penalty conversion by Hein in the first half allowed them to regain control.
  • ▸ The yellow card received by Martigues' players, particularly N. Saintini and F. Kembolo, added defensive pressure that Metz capitalized on.