Match report

PAU Defeats Metz 2-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

PAU
PAU
2–1
FT
Metz
Metz
Apr 26, 2025

PAU held off Metz's challenge to win 2–1, securing three vital points in the Ligue 2 standings. P. Mboup scored both of PAU’s goals despite missing a penalty earlier, while T. Arconte sealed the victory from the spot.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: PAU 2–1 Metz
  • • P. Mboup (PAU) scored both goals at minute 73 and 83, including a penalty.
  • • Metz's only goal was scored by P. A. Diallo in the 79th minute.
  • • Metz received five yellow cards throughout the match.
  • • PAU missed an initial penalty by P. Mboup.

Lineups

PAU

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Kamara (G)
  • 12 Jordy Gaspar (D)
  • 4 X. Kouassi (D)
  • 25 J. Ruiz (D)
  • 23 J. Obiang (D)
  • 2 T. Koudou (M)
  • 6 O. Ngom (M)
  • 21 S. Beusnard (M)
  • 9 P. Mboup (M)
  • 17 A. Mille (F)
  • 10 K. Boutaïb (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 M. Bangré
  • 7 T. Arconte
  • 18 K. Diawara
  • 8 J. Lopy
  • 11 M. Chahiri
  • 3 J. Kalulu
  • 55 M. Jeannin

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 29 A. Bodart (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 8 I. Traoré (D)
  • 4 M. Mboula (D)
  • 3 M. Udol (D)
  • 21 B. Stambouli (M)
  • 12 A. Touré (M)
  • 36 A. Jallow (M)
  • 14 C. Sabaly (M)
  • 7 G. Hein (M)
  • 18 I. Gueye (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 P. Diallo
  • 9 I. Sané
  • 15 A. Lô
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu
  • 22 K. Van Den Kerkhof
  • 16 A. Oukidja
  • 6 J. Nduquidi

Timeline

  1. Metz
    51' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    A. Toure

    Foul

  2. Metz
    53' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Ismaël Traoré

    Foul

  3. PAU
    55' PAU Goal · Missed Penalty
    P. Mboup
  4. Metz
    70' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Stambouli · On: P. A. Diallo
  5. Metz
    70' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ablie Jallow · On: I. Sane
  6. Metz
    70' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: U. Mboula · On: A. Lo
  7. PAU
    73' PAU Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Mboup · Assist: K. Boutaïb
  8. PAU
    74' PAU subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Koudou · On: M. Bangre
  9. PAU
    74' PAU subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Boutaïb · On: T. Arconte
  10. PAU
    75' PAU subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Mboup · On: K. Diawara
  11. Metz
    78' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Gueye · On: M. Bokele Mputu
  12. Metz
    78' Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Koffi Kouao · On: K. Van Den Kerkhof
  13. Metz
    79' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    P. A. Diallo · Assist: M. Udol
  14. Metz
    80' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    I. Sane

    Argument

  15. Metz
    81' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lo

    Foul

  16. PAU
    83' PAU Goal · Penalty
    T. Arconte
  17. PAU
    84' PAU subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Beusnard · On: M. Chahiri
  18. PAU
    85' PAU Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mille

    Foul

  19. Metz
    87' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    K. Van Den Kerkhof

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat PAU Metz
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 83% 88%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 17
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 320 643
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 7
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 264 564
Shots Inside Box 11 13
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Mboup's goal at 73' gave PAU a crucial early lead, countering Metz's momentum after two yellow cards.
  • ▸ T. Arconte converted the penalty in the 83rd minute to secure PAU’s victory and put the game out of reach.