On 5 November, one of the matches of the 11th round of the French football championship took place. Lyon (France) and Metz (France) met.
French Championship, 11th round
Lyon (France) - Metz (France) - 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: S. Alvero (84) - A. Jallow (77)
Warnings: S. Diomande (19)
In a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter at the Groupama Stadium, Lyon and Metz met. After a tense 90-minute encounter, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Both teams put up a great fight, but in the end had to settle for one point. The first half remained goalless, with both teams unable to break the deadlock. Lyon had more possession and created several chances, but the Metz defence held firm. The 0-0 scoreline at half-time reflected an evenly contested match. In the 18th minute Metz made the first substitution in the match: goalkeeper A. Ukidja replaced G. Dietsch. It was a tactical move aimed at strengthening the defence and giving stability to the team. Shortly afterwards, Lyon player S. Diomande received a yellow card in the 19th minute, indicating the intensity of the game. At the beginning of the second half Lyon decided to change the atmosphere. In the 58th minute M. Balde came on instead of R. Cherka, making the first substitution for the home team. In the same minute M. Diawara replaced E. Nuamah. In the 70th minute Metz made a double substitution. Instead of I. Sané came S. Elisor, and instead of J. Ndukidi - J. Asoro.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 77th minute when Metz player A. Jallow headed the ball into the net, infuriating the fans. The goal put Metz ahead and changed the dynamic of the game, but Lyon fought back, determined to salvage a point in the match. In the 84th minute, S. Alvero brilliantly levelled the score, thanks to which Lyon avoided defeat in front of their fans. Closer to the last minutes of the game the tension was growing. In the 88th minute, Metz player C. Van Den Kerckhof received a yellow card, indicating the growing desperation of both sides. Metz made two more substitutions in the final minutes of the game, with A. Jallow replacing K. N'Dorama and K. Van Den Kerckhof replacing F. Cande. The referee blew the final whistle and both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw. It was a tense match in which both Lyon and Metz showed their quality and determination. The result reflected an even contest, leaving Lyon with mixed feelings as they were hoping for a win in front of their home crowd. Overall, the game was an entertaining spectacle that emphasised the excitement and unpredictability of Ligue 1. Both Lyon and Metz can take the positives from this match and will now look forward to the upcoming matches, keen to continue their quest for success in the league.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Rennes vs Lyon, Metz vs Nantes.
| Lyon | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 10 | Hits | 10 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty area | 7 |
| 16 | Offences | 13 |
| 4 | Corner | 9 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 66% | Ball possession | 34% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 631 | Total assists | 307 |
| 550 | Accurate assists | 243 |
| 87% | Transmission accuracy | 79% |