On 9 February, one of the matches of the 21st round of the French football championship took place. Marseille (France) and Metz (France) met.
Марсель - Мец - 1:1. Чемпионат Франции, 21-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаFrench Championship, 21st round
Marseille (France) - Metz (France) - 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: F. M. Moumbagna (56) - M. Moumbagna (56) - M. Udol (61)
Review of the match Marseille - Metz:
In a tense Ligue 1 encounter, Marseille faced Metz at the Stade Orange Velodrome, resulting in a thrilling 1-1 draw. Both teams showed their determination and skill, making it a memorable match. The first half started with a fierce battle between the two teams who were keen to gain an advantage. Marseille's defence was put to the test when in the 31st minute C. Gigot received a red card, leaving his team in a numerical minority for the rest of the match. However, Marseille adapted quickly and made their first substitution after just two minutes. A. Harit came on in place of A. Meite, energising the midfield. Metz also decided to make a substitution: K. N'Doram gave way to J. Ndukidi. With the start of the second half, Marseille tried to turn the tide of the match in their favour. Their efforts paid off in the 56th minute, when F. Mumbanya hit the opponent's goal with a stunning strike. The home crowd exploded with joy, appreciating the exceptional skill of the striker. However, Metz were not ready to accept defeat. In the 61st minute, M. Oudol quickly equalised and resumed the fight. In the 68th minute, the Marseille coach made a double substitution, bringing on K. Merlin and W. Garcia to strengthen the team's midfield.
Subsequently, I. Ndiaye was replaced by I. Sarra, and Marseille tried to maintain their pace. "Metz", on the other hand, turned to their bench in an attempt to change the result in their favour. D. Lamkel Ze and G. Mikautadze came on in place of K. Sabaly and B. Tetteh in the 75th minute. In the 82nd minute, when the tension on the pitch increased, Marseille's J. Onana received a yellow card, reflecting the fierce competition between the two teams. Marseille responded with a fourth substitution, with F. Mumbagna replacing Luis Enrique in the 85th minute. With minutes to go, J. Clauss was sent off in the 88th minute for a late challenge, further increasing the tension in the match. Metz took the opportunity to make one last substitution, releasing K. Van Den Kerckhof in place of A. Atta in the 90th minute. Despite the best efforts of both teams in the final minutes, neither team could get the winning goal. The match ended 1-1, a result reflecting the competitive nature of the encounter. The football fans who witnessed this exciting match at the Stade Orange Velodrome witnessed a display of skill, determination and sportsmanship. Marseille and Metz showcased their talent and fought tirelessly until the final whistle, with spectators eagerly awaiting the next encounter.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Brest vs Marseille, Montpellier vs Metz.
Statistics of the match Marseille - Metz:
| Marseille | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 18 | Hits | 7 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 11 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 7 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 12 | Offences | 15 |
| 6 | Corner | 3 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 67% | Ball possession | 33% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 548 | Total assists | 263 |
| 490 | Accurate assists | 199 |
| 89% | Accuracy of passes | 76% |
