Metz vs Montpellier 2021-22 Ligue 1
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Introduction
Metz are hosting Montpellier
at Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz, France, starting on . The match is a part of the French Ligue 1.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 32': Substitution, Metz. Boubacar Traore replaces Kevin N'Doram because of an injury.
- 34': Pape Sarr (Metz) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Dylan Bronn (Metz) is shown the yellow card.
- 36': Goal! Metz 0, Montpellier 1. Téji Savanier (Montpellier) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 45'+1': Goal! Metz 0, Montpellier 2. Stephy Mavididi (Montpellier) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sepe Elye Wahi following a fast break.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Metz 0, Montpellier 2.
- 48': Goal! Metz 0, Montpellier 3. Sepe Elye Wahi (Montpellier) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mihailo Ristic with a through ball.
- 52': Substitution, Metz. Ibrahima Niane replaces Jemerson.
- 56': Substitution, Montpellier. Valère Germain replaces Sepe Elye Wahi because of an injury.
- 70': Goal! Metz 1, Montpellier 3. Nicolas de Préville (Metz) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Opa Nguette.
- 72': Florent Mollet (Montpellier) is shown the yellow card.
- 73': Substitution, Montpellier. Junior Sambia replaces Jordan Ferri.
- 80': Substitution, Metz. Lamine Gueye replaces Opa Nguette.
- 80': Substitution, Metz. Amine Bassi replaces Pape Sarr.
- 82': Mihailo Ristic (Montpellier) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Substitution, Montpellier. Béni Makouana replaces Stephy Mavididi.
- 86': Substitution, Montpellier. Nicholas Gioacchini replaces Téji Savanier.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Metz 1, Montpellier 3.
Game Information
Competition: French Ligue 1
Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien
Location: Metz, France
Attendance: 13,992
Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien
Location: Metz, France
Attendance: 13,992
French Ligue 1 Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +6 | AS Monaco | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| +6 | Paris Saint-Germain | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| +4 | Lyon | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| +3 | Strasbourg | 5 | 12 | 1 |
Statistics
 MON |
METZ |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 6 | Saves | 4 |
| 54.2 | Possession | 45.8 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.7 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 416 | Accurate Passes | 347 |
| 498 | Passes | 405 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 11 | Crosses | 27 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 61 | Long Balls | 43 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 4 |
| 18 | Tackles | 9 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 10 |
| 18 | Clearances | 10 |
Metz (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Alexandre Oukidja (GK) |
| 23 | Boubakar Kiki Kouyate |
| 5 | Jemerson |
| 2 | Dylan Bronn  |
| 14 | Vincent Pajot |
| 6 | Kevin N'Doram |
| 15 | Pape Matar Sarr |
| 17 | Thomas Delaine |
| 18 | Fabien Centonze |
| 9 | Nicolas de Préville |
| 11 | Opa Nguette |
Montpellier (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Omlin (GK) |
| 3 | Mamadou Sakho |
| 31 | Nicolas Cozza |
| 7 | Mihailo Ristic |
| 2 | Arnaud Souquet |
| 11 | Téji Savanier |
| 13 | Joris Chotard |
| 12 | Jordan Ferri |
| 21 | Elye Wahi |
| 10 | Stephy Mavididi |
| 25 | Florent Mollet |
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