Bastien Morel, Media365, published on Sunday November 12, 2023 at 4:59 p.m.
This Sunday afternoon, FC Metz, unable to win for almost two months, scored a convincing success against FC Nantes (3-1). The Yellow and Green have a third defeat in a row.
A week after a draw on the pitch at Olympique Lyonnais, Metz reunited with its supporters this Sunday when it hosted FC Nantes as part of the 12th day of Ligue 1. A Nantes team in difficulty in recent weeks and which notably remains on two defeats in a row before the kickoff of the meeting.
And you shouldn’t arrive late this Sunday at the Saint-Symphorien stadium. Launched on the left side, Udol overflowed and crossed towards the far post for Van Den Kerkhof. Alone, the defender just had to push the ball into Lafont’s goal (1-0, 3rd). A few minutes after this early opening score, the Nantes residents reacted quickly. At the reception of a center from Pallois, Simon deceived Oukidja’s vigilance. While the goal was initially refused, the referee finally reversed his decision, thus validating the goal of the Nigerian striker (1-1, 11th). Just before the half-hour mark, Messins took the lead again thanks to Elisor. Strangely alone in the middle of the Nantes defense, the attacker won his duel against Lafont (28th, 2-1).
A barren possession for the people of Nantes
During a less lively second period, Nantes held the ball with possession at almost 70% during this second act. Difficult in the Metz area, the Canaries never managed to find the fault to equalize in this meeting. Half an hour before the end of the match, Danley, with a powerful strike from the right, saw the ball crash into the crossbar of Lafont, completely beaten. Relief comes less than ten minutes from the end of the match. Having just entered the game, Asoro received a cross from Van Den Kerkhof. His right shot left no chance for Lafont, beaten for the third time in the evening (3-1, 85th).
A valuable success for the Messins who also won their first match of the season at home. The Grenats climb to 12th place while Nantes, which has just suffered a third defeat in a row, is in 8th place, with one point more than its evening opponent.
2023-11-12 22:07:25
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