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Rennes Secures Victory in Metz with Early Goal
Metz, France – The Stade Saint-Symphorien witnessed a hard-fought Ligue 1 match that saw Rennes overcome Metz with a narrow scoreline. The only goal of the encounter came early in the game, in the 22nd minute, courtesy of V. Rongier following an assist from B. Embolo.
Despite having a slight advantage in ball possession (52% against 48%), Metz failed to capitalize on it with clear goal-scoring opportunities. Of their 14 total shots, only 3 were on target, while 6 went wide. In contrast, Rennes, with less possession, was more effective in creating danger, although they also struggled to find the net. Of their 9 shots, only 2 managed to trouble the home goalkeeper.
The match was characterized by a physical game, with 9 fouls committed by Metz and 8 by Rennes, but without any cautions for either team. Both teams attempted to change the dynamics of the match with multiple tactical changes from the bench. The match ended without additional goals, leaving Rennes with the victory and Metz regretting the lack of accuracy.
Substitutions metz: at minute 19 C. Sabaly came in and J. Asoro went out., at minute 75 J. Deminguet came in and A. Toure went out., at minute 76 F. Ballo-Toure came in and M. Mbaye went out., at minute 76 I. Sane came in and M. Bokele Mputu went out., at minute 88 B. Traore came in and G. Abuashvili went out.
Substitutions rennes: at minute 62 P. Frankowski came in and Q. Merlin went out., at minute 62 D. Cisse came in and A. Rouault went out., at minute 62 L. Brassier came in and L. Blas went out., at minute 76 E. Lepaul came in and M. Meite went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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