And it must be said that the Garnets have made a big entry! Faced with LOSC now coached by Jocelyn Gourvennec following the departure of Christophe Galtier in Nice, FC Metz first saw the reigning French champion open the scoring through Sven Botman, well served by Yazici. The reaction of Frédéric Antonetti’s men was not long in coming for Messins not defeated by this goal. Centonze (31 ‘), well served by Delaine then Udol (41’) by Niane, gave the advantage back to Metz just before the break.
A severe expulsion
After the locker room, FC Metz will put the same intentions in the game but will experience a double event in quick succession. Fabien Centonze will score a brace and bring the score to 3-1 before Kiki Kouyaté is sent off a few minutes later on a very severe red card. The young defender (24) will leave his partners at ten for more than half an hour, an advantage that will benefit the LOSC ten minutes from the end. The former Marseille, Isaac Lihadji, perfectly serves Jonathan Ikoné who gives hope to his partners. Outnumbered, the Garnets will crack in the 97th minute, punished by a goal from the inevitable Burak Yilmaz. 3-3 final score and cruel scenario for Antonetti’s players during the penultimate meeting of this 1st day and before the closing tonight with Montpellier – Marseille (9pm).
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