FC Metz-OL. They broke through the opposing defense, but the Lyonnais finally tasted failure at the Stade Saint-Symphorien, against FC Metz. The counters show 3-2. Summary of the meeting.
2:53 p.m. – End of the match at Stade Saint-Symphorien (3-2)!
It’s the perfect shot for FC Metz at the end of this match (3-2). However, it was Olympique Lyonnais who ultimately had the best ball possession rate (40%-60%) but their efforts were not rewarded. The Messins were even more dangerous in front of goal by framing more strikes (7 against 4).
14:51 – Yellow card for Léo Dubois (Olympique Lyonnais)
Léo Dubois, the Olympique Lyonnais player, is sanctioned with a warning in the 90th minute, in this 2nd period.
14:50 – Eric Wattellier whistles a free kick against FC Metz
Olympique Lyonnais wins another free kick in this 2nd half, which will be played in a few moments. We arrive at the 90th minute of play at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. And it grows very visibly on the side of Olympique Lyonnais, who are trying to find the fault with 20 free kicks obtained against 9 for their opponent!
14:49 – New goal at Stade Saint-Symphorien for FC Metz (3-2)!
Farid Boulaya has just found the fault and restores the advantage to FC Metz in the 90th minute! The confrontation took a new turn at the Stade Saint-Symphorien: 3 to 2 in this 2nd half.
14:47 – Eric Wattellier whistles a free kick for Olympique Lyonnais
The referee grants a new free kick for Olympique Lyonnais, which has a clear lead in this area with 19 free kicks against 9 for its opponent. The score is still 2-2. We reach the 89th minute of play.
14:47 – Yellow card for Nicolas De Preville (FC Metz)
Nicolas De Preville, the FC Metz player, inherits a yellow card in the 88th minute, in this 2nd half.
14:46 – Free kick in favor of Olympique Lyonnais
One of the last opportunities to make a difference is offered to Olympique Lyonnais with this free kick in the Messins camp, as we play the 88th minute of play in this Metz-Lyon. The perfect time to get a head start in this end of the meeting.
14:44 – Yellow card for Tanguy Ndombele (Olympique Lyonnais)
The game director, Eric Wattellier, shows a yellow card to Tanguy Ndombele, the player of Olympique Lyonnais.
14:44 – Free kick for FC Metz
Eric Wattellier whistles a very valuable free kick in the last moments of the match for FC Metz. He will be shot, in the opposing camp, in a few moments. The Lyonnais will have to defend their goal dearly so as not to sink to the wire.
14:43 – Chance for Olympique Lyonnais
Great opportunity for Olympique Lyonnais as we play the 84th minute at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
14:43 – Equalization of Olympique Lyonnais (2-2)!
Equalization in the 84th minute of play at Stade Saint-Symphorien! Moussa Dembélé resets the counters in this 2nd half against FC Metz. We are 2 to 2 in this meeting!
14:40 – Missed opportunity for Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais’ attempt was narrowly missed as we reached the 82nd minute of the game.
14:40 – Shot on target for FC Metz
FC Metz thinks to find the opening but this strike which however took the way of the frame does not end up in the background.
14:40 – Failed attempt for Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais are dangerous but the opposing goalkeeper manages to intervene on this shot as we reach the 82nd minute of the game.
14:40 – Shot on target for FC Metz
Interesting situation for FC Metz: the shot is on target but the opposing goalkeeper is vigilant and can relaunch his own.
14:39 – Change for FC Metz
Vincent Pajot gives way to Farid Boulaya in the 81st minute of play in this match.
14:38 – Free kick for FC Metz
FC Metz wins a free kick in this 2nd half, which will be played in a few moments. Ahead on the scoreboard, the Messins seem however on the defensive and commit more faults at this stage, having conceded 17 free kicks against 8 free kicks for their benefit while we play the 79th minute of play at the Stade Saint-Symphorien .
14:38 – Corner in favor of Olympique Lyonnais
This is probably an opportunity for Olympique Lyonnais to reverse the trend in this meeting, with this corner, their 7th today, which will be struck in a few moments. The reminder of the score: 2-1 in favor of FC Metz.
14:35 – Corner in favor of FC Metz
FC Metz has an interesting opportunity to take off on the scoreboard (2-1) by obtaining their third corner of the match, which will be taken in a few moments.
14:34 – Corner in favor of Olympique Lyonnais
Eric Wattellier whistles a corner kick in favor of Olympique Lyonnais. Led to the score (2-1) in this 2nd half, the visitors will try to create danger in front of the FC Metz goal by bringing size into the penalty area.
14:34 – Failed attempt for FC Metz
FC Metz’s attempt narrowly fails as we reach the 75th minute of the game.
14:34 – Shot on target for Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais believe they have found the opening but this shot which nevertheless took the path of the frame does not hit the target.