Match report

Ajaccio Stuns Metz with Late Goal, Secures Ligue 2 Win

Metz
Metz
0–1
FT
Ajaccio
Ajaccio
Feb 22, 2025

Ajaccio pulled off an impressive away win against Metz in Ligue 2, sealing their victory with a crucial late goal from B. Toure. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Metz failed to capitalize and were penalized for their inability to convert opportunities into goals.

Key Facts

  • • Metz 0–1 Ajaccio (Ligue 2)
  • • B. Toure scored the winning goal in the 91st minute
  • • Three yellow cards were issued to Metz players: G. Hein, B. Stambouli, and J. Deminguet
  • • Ajaccio made three substitutions during the match

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 29 A. Bodart (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 38 S. Sané (D)
  • 4 U. Mboula (D)
  • 3 M. Udol (D)
  • 7 G. Hein (M)
  • 21 B. Stambouli (M)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 10 P. Diallo (M)
  • 18 I. Gueye (F)
  • 14 C. Sabaly (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu
  • 36 A. Jallow
  • 99 J. Asoro
  • 9 I. Sané
  • 2 M. Colin
  • 8 I. Traoré
  • 16 A. Oukidja

Ajaccio

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Quilichini (G)
  • 20 M. Youssouf (D)
  • 88 A. Bamba (D)
  • 5 C. Vidal (D)
  • 12 M. Huard (D)
  • 43 K. Kouassi (D)
  • 25 J. Anziani (M)
  • 17 Everson (M)
  • 4 M. Barreto (M)
  • 27 A. Kanté (F)
  • 22 M. Soumano (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 J. Mabepa Ayessa Ondze
  • 9 B. Santelli
  • 11 B. Touré
  • 23 T. Strata
  • 8 M. Puch-Herrantz
  • 40 S. Contena
  • 6 T. Mangani

Timeline

  1. Metz
    33' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    G. Hein

    Foul

  2. Metz
    36' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    B. Stambouli

    Foul

  3. Ajaccio
    46' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Huard · On: Jesah Ayessa
  4. Ajaccio
    58' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    Mohamed Youssouf

    Foul

  5. Ajaccio
    65' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aboubakary Kanté · On: B. Santelli
  6. Ajaccio
    70' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Soumano · On: B. Toure
  7. Metz
    72' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    J. Deminguet

    Foul

  8. Metz
    72' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. A. Diallo · On: M. Bokele Mputu
  9. Metz
    73' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: Ablie Jallow
  10. Metz
    80' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Sabaly · On: J. Asoro
  11. Metz
    84' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bokele Mputu

    Foul

  12. Ajaccio
    90'+1 Ajaccio Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Toure

Match Stats

Stat Metz Ajaccio
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 94% 67%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 6
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 654 207
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 76% 24%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 614 138
Shots Inside Box 13 2
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Metz's inability to convert several chances kept Ajaccio in contention for a long time
  • ▸ B. Toure's late goal in the 91st minute turned around the game, securing Ajaccio's first and only goal of the match