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Metz crushes Martigues in a dominant performance
Longeville-lès-Metz, France – Metz secured a resounding 7-0 victory over Martigues in the sixth round of Ligue 2, showcasing their superiority in all aspects of the game.
From the outset, the home team controlled possession and consistently threatened the opposition goal. The opening goal came in the 35th minute courtesy of C. Sabaly, who capitalized on an assist to put Metz ahead 1-0. Just two minutes later, M. Udol doubled the lead with a goal that solidified the home team’s dominance.
Before the end of the first half, Sabaly scored again, this time assisted by Udol, giving Metz a commanding 3-0 lead at the break.
In the second half, Metz maintained their relentless pace and continued their dominance. Sabaly completed his hat-trick in the 48th minute, and Udol scored his second personal goal in the 70th, extending the lead to a daunting 5-0.
The scoreline was rounded off with two more goals: I. Sane in the 81st minute and another from Udol, who sealed the victory with his third personal goal.
Metz delivered a brilliant performance, boasting 68% possession and 17 shots on goal, nine of which found the back of the net. In contrast, Martigues, with a possession of 32%, struggled to generate any meaningful danger in the attacking third.
With this win, Metz solidifies their position in the upper echelons of the Ligue 2 standings, while Martigues remain in the lower half of the table.
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Substitutions martigues: at minute 46 K. Tlili came in and P. Ouotro went out., at minute 46 A. Djaha came in and Y. Hadjem went out., at minute 67 M. Bonalair came in and S. Falette went out., at minute 68 A. Ipiele came in and B. Moussiti-Oko went out., at minute 84 K. Benabdelouahed came in and L. Morante went out.
Substitutions metz: at minute 62 B. Stambouli came in and J. Deminguet went out., at minute 62 M. Bokele Mputu came in and P. A. Diallo went out., at minute 62 I. Sane came in and C. Sabaly went out., at minute 72 J. Asoro came in and S. Elisor went out., at minute 72 F. Cande came in and G. Hein went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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