On 16 September one of the matches of the 5th round of the French football championship took place. Lance (France) and Metz (France) met.
Ланс - Мец - 0:1. Чемпионат Франции, 5-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаFrench Championship, 5th round
Lance (France) - Metz (France) - 0:1 (0:1)
Goals: J. Asoro (37)
Warnings: J. Asoro (33), Sepe Elle Vahi (64), F. Cande (64). Cande (64)
Review of the match Lance - Metz:
The long awaited match between Lens and Metz in Ligue 1 ended with a minimum score of 0-1 in favour of Metz. The game was played at the legendary Stade Bollaert-Delelis stadium and both teams were keen to secure a crucial victory. The first half started with both sides showing their desire to dominate the game. Metz showed their attacking power early in the game, with Lens struggling to contain their onslaught. In the 33rd minute, Metz player J. Asoro received a yellow card, demonstrating the tense nature of the match. Just four minutes later, Asoro distinguished himself again, scoring the first goal of the match. This goal gave the match a new momentum, igniting the home team's hope of a comeback. At the start of the second half, both teams made substitutions to freshen up the squads. Metz replaced Asoro with K. Van Den Kerkhof replaced Asoro, while O. Estupinan made way for S. Elisor. Lens also made three substitutions: R. Aguilar, A. Fulgini and D. Machado replaced P. Frankowski, V. Said and F. Maouassa respectively. The game continued to be fiercely contested, with players from both teams giving their best on the pitch. In the 64th minute, when the heat of passion in the match reached the limit, yellow cards were received and player "Lens" E. Vahi, and player "Metz" F. Cande.
When time was running out, Lens made two last substitutions: A. Khusanov and E. Vahi appeared instead of A. Diouf and M. Gilavoga respectively. Metz also made two substitutions: L. Camara and H. Maiga were replaced by K. Sabaly and D. Jean Jacques. Despite Lens' best efforts to equalise, Metz's solid defence held firm until the final whistle. The 0-1 scoreline gave Metz a hard-fought victory and a valuable three points. This match demonstrated the competitive nature of Ligue 1, with both Lens and Metz showing their determination throughout the entire ninety minutes. The Stade Bollaert-Delelis provided the perfect backdrop for this tense encounter, further adding to the tense atmosphere. Although both teams put in decent performances, the victory ultimately went to Metz. This result will surely boost their confidence as they look to move up the standings and achieve their goals for the season. On the other hand, Lens must regroup and analyse the match in order to correct their shortcomings in future games. The Lens vs Metz encounter was a testament to the exciting and unpredictable nature of football and has left fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this exciting Ligue 1 season.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Lens - Toulouse, Metz - Strasbourg.
Ланс - Мец - 0:1. Чемпионат Франции, 5-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Lance - Metz:
| Lance | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 31 | Hits | 2 |
| 10 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 21 | Penalty kicks | 1 |
| 10 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
| 12 | Offences | 12 |
| 9 | Corner | 1 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 75% | Ball possession | 25% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 10 |
| 703 | Total assists | 240 |
| 614 | Accurate assists | 159 |
| 87% | Accuracy of passes | 66% |
