Metz dominated Rodez in a game full of excitement
Metz beat Rodez 4-1 in a vibrant match at the Stade Paul Lignon. The visitors were superior from the start, dominating possession and creating numerous scoring chances.
The first goal came in the 1st minute thanks to a goal from C. Sabaly, who took advantage of an assist from a teammate to open the scoring. Sabaly scored again in the 30th minute, this time with an assist from I. Sane. Sane himself was close to increasing the lead in the 54th minute, but he missed a penalty.
Rodez, for their part, didn’t give up and managed to close the gap in the 59th minute thanks to a goal from W. Younoussa, assisted by G. Haag. However, Metz’s dominance asserted itself again when an own goal by A. T. Ngouyamsa Nounchil in the 44th minute closed the scoring for the visitors.
The game was marked by the expulsion of D. Jean for three yellow cards in the 45th minute. Rodez was affected by the absence of their player, and Metz took advantage of the opportunity to take all three points.
Statistics:
* Rodez: 37% possession, 15 shots (4 on target, 9 off target), 7 corners, 14 fouls, 3 yellows, 1 red
* Metz: 63% possession, 13 shots (4 on target, 5 off target), 3 corners, 12 fouls, 4 yellows, 0 reds
Match Summary:
* Date: August 23, 2024
* City of the match: Rodez
* Stadium: Stade Paul Lignon
* Referee: Romain Lissorgue, France
* League: Ligue 2
* Season: 2024
* Round: Regular Season – 2
* Country: France
Substitutions rodez: at minute 60 I. Balde came in and T. Nkada went out., at minute 60 D. Mazou-Sacko came in and W. Taibi went out., at minute 63 Y. Verdier came in and M. Bouchouari went out., at minute 71 C. Doumbia came in and A. Abdallah went out., at minute 71 M. Achi Bouakline came in and G. Haag went out.
Substitutions metz: at minute 73 P. Diallo came in and C. Sabaly went out., at minute 73 A. Atta came in and A. Jallow went out., at minute 82 M. Bokele Mputu came in and I. Sane went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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