Match report

Metz and Rodez Draw 3-3 in Thrilling Ligue 2 Clash

Metz
Metz
3–3
FT
Rodez
Rodez
May 2, 2025

Metz secured a thrilling 3-3 draw against Rodez in their latest Ligue 2 match. Despite early setbacks, including a missed penalty by T. Nkada and yellow cards for A. Lo of Metz and Mohamed Bouchouari of Rodez, the game saw multiple momentum shifts with late goals from both sides.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Metz 3–3 Rodez
  • • T. Nkada (Rodez) missed a penalty at minute 34
  • • G. Hein (Metz) scored from the spot at minute 69
  • • Substitutions included W. Younoussa to T. Bentayeb and I. Sane to Ablie Jallow

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 29 A. Bodart (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 15 A. Lô (D)
  • 4 M. Mboula (D)
  • 3 M. Udol (D)
  • 21 B. Stambouli (M)
  • 12 A. Touré (M)
  • 7 G. Hein (M)
  • 9 I. Sané (M)
  • 10 P. Diallo (M)
  • 18 I. Gueye (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 C. Sabaly
  • 36 A. Jallow
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu
  • 22 K. Van Den Kerkhof
  • 8 I. Traoré
  • 16 A. Oukidja
  • 2 M. Colin

Rodez

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Diaw (G)
  • 11 M. Bouchouari (D)
  • 24 L. Laurent (D)
  • 15 T. Cissokho (D)
  • 3 R. Lipinski (D)
  • 28 A. Abdallah (D)
  • 8 W. Younoussa (M)
  • 5 N. Cadiou (M)
  • 27 A. Trouillet (M)
  • 9 T. Nkada (F)
  • 10 W. Taïbi (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 N. Galves
  • 22 T. Bentayeb
  • 19 D. Mazou-Sacko
  • 4 S. Mambo
  • 18 I. Baldé
  • 16 L. Mpasi
  • 7 M. Achi

Timeline

  1. Metz
    33' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lo

    Foul

  2. Rodez
    34' Rodez Goal · Missed Penalty
    T. Nkada
  3. Rodez
    47' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    Mohamed Bouchouari

    Foul

  4. Rodez
    56' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mohamed Bouchouari · On: N. Galves
  5. Rodez
    65' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Nkada · Assist: W. Younoussa
  6. Metz
    69' Metz Goal · Penalty
    G. Hein
  7. Rodez
    72' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Younoussa · On: T. Bentayeb
  8. Rodez
    72' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexis Trouillet · On: D. Mazou-Sacko
  9. Rodez
    73' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Bentayeb · Assist: A. Abdallah
  10. Metz
    76' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Sane · On: Ablie Jallow
  11. Metz
    76' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. A. Diallo · On: M. Bokele Mputu
  12. Rodez
    77' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bentayeb

    Foul

  13. Rodez
    79' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Loni Quenabio · On: S. Mambo
  14. Rodez
    79' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Nkada · On: I. Balde
  15. Rodez
    80' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Balde · Assist: Waniss Taibi
  16. Rodez
    82' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    A. Abdallah

    Handball

  17. Metz
    83' Metz Goal · Penalty
    C. Sabaly
  18. Metz
    87' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    Ablie Jallow · Assist: M. Bokele Mputu

Match Stats

Stat Metz Rodez
Fouls 7 18
Pass Accuracy 91% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 16
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 629 297
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 8 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 570 223
Shots Inside Box 12 11
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Nkada's missed penalty (34') altered the momentum, leading Rodez to score a goal by Nkada himself at minute 65 with an assist from W. Younoussa.
  • ▸ Metz turned things around with goals from G. Hein and C. Sabaly from penalties, followed by Ablie Jallow's late equalizer.