Match Analysis: Metz vs Nimes
Metz vs Nimes ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Metz beat Nimes 2-1.
Goals: O. Nguette (Metz, 7'), L. Deaux (Nimes, 49'), J. Boye (Metz, 81').
Metz had 56% possession to Nimes's 44%, with 14.00 shots to 16.00.
A. Oukidja (Metz) was the standout performer, rated 7.4.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
O. NguetteF. Centonze
MetzL. DeauxY. Benrahou
NimesOut: M. KonéIn: R. Philippoteaux
NimesOut: O. NguetteIn: T. Ambrose
MetzOut: Y. BenrahouIn: T. Valls
NimesJ. BoyeH. Maïga
MetzOut: F. BoulayaIn: Noss Traoré
MetzOut: H. MaïgaIn: V. Angban
MetzOut: G. PaquiezIn: K. Denkey
NimesTEAM DATA
Match statistics
MetzStatistic
Nimes

56%
Possession
44%
14
Total Shots
16
5
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Blocked Shots
5
9
Shots Inside Box
9
5
Shots Outside Box
7
8
Corners
6
2
Offsides
1
9
Fouls
11
435
Total Passes
333
329
Accurate Passes
232
6
Goalkeeper Saves
3
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes

Metz
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: V. Hognon
Starting XI
- 2D. BronnD
- 3M. UdolD
- 4K. N'DoramM
- 7I. NianeF
- 11O. Nguette
- 14V. PajotM
- 16A. OukidjaG
- 18F. CentonzeD
- 19H. MaïgaM
- 21J. BoyeD
- 27F. BoulayaF
Substitutes (7)
- 1P. DelecroixG
- 5V. AngbanM
- 6M. FofanaD
- 9T. AmbroseF
- 17T. DelaineD
- 25Noss TraoréF
- 26P. YadeM

Nimes
Formation 4-2-2-2 · Coach: B. Blaquart
Starting XI
- 4P. MartinezD
- 5L. LandreD
- 6S. SarrM
- 8L. DeauxM
- 10Z. FerhatM
- 15G. PaquiezD
- 20R. RipartD
- 22Y. BenrahouM
- 25N. RouxF
- 28M. KonéF
- 30P. BernardoniG
Substitutes (7)
- 7R. PhilippoteauxM
- 12L. FombaM
- 16L. DiasG
- 18T. VallsM
- 26F. MiguelD
- 27K. DenkeyF
- 29S. AlakouchD
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player

Metz
A. Oukidja
Rating 7.4 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2

Nimes
L. Deaux
Rating 7.8 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Metz
Opa Nguette
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4

Metz
John Boye
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
5

Metz
H. Maïga
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
6

Metz
F. Centonze
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Metz vs Nimes match analysis
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