Rennes - Metz - 5:1. French Championship, 1st round. Match review, statistics

On the 13th of August one of the matches of the 1st round of the French football championship took place. Rennes (France) and Metz (France) met.

French Championship, 1st round

Rennes (France) - Metz (France) - 5:1 (1:1)
Goals: A. Kalimuendo (20), Guiri (52), J. Doku (67), I. Salah (87), I. Salah (87), I. Salah (90+4) - Y. Maziz (21)

Warnings: K. Kouao (45+2), M. Colin (46)

Review of the match Rennes - Metz:

In a tense football match between Rennes and Metz in Ligue 1, spectators at the Roazhon Park witnessed a thrilling encounter. With a blistering 1-1 scoreline at half-time, both teams showed their desire to win. However, in the end it was Rennes who emerged victorious with a resounding 5-1 scoreline. The game started with Rennes taking the lead on 20 minutes thanks to a goal by A. Calimuendo. However, their joy was short-lived, as in the 21st minute "Metz" equalised thanks to a goal by Y. Maziz. The first half continued, both teams were looking for an advantage, but in the 45th minute Metz player K. Quao received a yellow card, which added spice to the match. Immediately after the break, in the 46th minute, a yellow card was also received by Metz player M. Colin. At the beginning of the second half, "Rennes" again showed their skills in attack, and in the 52nd minute A. Guiri hit the opponent's goal. This goal gave Rennes the much needed momentum and they continued to dominate the game. In the 64th minute Metz made their first substitution, replacing Y. Maziz with M. Mbaye. In the 67th minute, Rennes increased their lead with a goal by J. Doku. The hosts were full of confidence in their abilities and continued to put pressure on the Metz defence.

On 74 minutes "Rennes" made a triple substitution: J. Belochan, A. Calimuendo and E. Le Fee were replaced by B. Melinga, L. Majege. Melinga, L. Majera and D. Douet respectively. Metz also made two substitutions in the 75th minute, with L. Camara and F. Cande replacing B. Tetteh and A. M. Lo. The substitutions seemed to favour Rennes, who continued to dominate the game. Metz also made three more substitutions at the end of the match, replacing K. Sabaly, D. Jean Jacques and A. Attou with J. N'Gougane, B. T. Gougane, B. N'Gougane and A. Attou. N'Gougane, B. Tetteh and A. M. Lo respectively. The final nail in the coffin for Rennes came in the 87th minute when I. Salah scored his fifth goal of the match, sealing an impressive victory. In the final minutes of the game, Rennes made one last substitution, bringing on L. Assignon instead of J. Douet in the 90th minute. The match ended with a deserved 5-1 victory for Rennes. The match between Rennes and Metz demonstrated the exciting and unpredictable nature of football. Rennes' attacking power and clinical play ensured a convincing victory over Metz. The players and substitutes played a significant role in the outcome, displaying their talent and determination throughout the game. This victory will undoubtedly boost Rennes' morale and further strengthen their position in Ligue 1. Metz, on the other hand, must regroup and analyse their game in order to bounce back in the future. After such brilliant performances, football fans will be eagerly awaiting the next meeting between these teams.

In the next round the rivals are waiting for such matches: Lance - Rennes, Metz - Marseille.

Statistics of the match Rennes - Metz: