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Metz Wins Close Match Against Laval
Laval and Metz met this Saturday at the Stade Saint-Symphorien in Longeville-lès-Metz for a Ligue 2 match, part of the third round of the 2024 season. Metz emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, controlling possession and generating more scoring chances.
The first goal came in the 5th minute when Thomas Thomas capitalized on a pass from T. Vargas to break the deadlock. Laval attempted to respond, but Metz maintained control of the game. In the 90th minute, I. Traore sealed the victory with a second goal, without any assist.
Metz finished the match with 70% possession, 15 shots (2 on target), 4 corners, 9 fouls, 1 yellow card, and 0 red cards. Meanwhile, Laval had 30% possession, 7 shots (4 on target), 3 corners, 16 fouls, 1 yellow card, and 0 red cards.
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Substitutions metz: at minute 46 P. A. Diallo came in and F. Cande went out., at minute 73 J. Asoro came in and I. Sane went out., at minute 81 J. Nduquidi came in and J. Deminguet went out.
Substitutions laval: at minute 61 M. Adilehou came in and P. Ouaneh went out., at minute 61 J. Tell came in and S. Doucoure went out., at minute 78 L. Martins came in and K. Zohi went out., at minute 85 J. Roye came in and M. Sellouki went out., at minute 85 W. Kokolo came in and A. Cherni went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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