Ligue 1: Bordeaux tops Metz 3-1 after recovering from a 0-1 deficit
BORDEAUX. Bordeaux succeeded in turn the table against Metz.
BORDEAUX. Bordeaux was able to turn the table against Metz. It was Metz to score first with a goal from D. Lamkel Ze. However, later Bordeaux found the way to turn the table scoring 3 consecutive goals with R. Mangas (52′), M. Niang (68′) and Hwang Ui-Jo (88′). Bordeaux took advantage of its superior ball possession (58%).
The match was played at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux on Sunday and it started at 1:00 pm local time. The referee was Jérémie Pignard with the assistance of Aurélien Drouet and Laurent Coniglio. The 4th official was Arnaud Baert. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant around 17.8 degrees Celsius or 64 Fahrenheit. Humidity was up to 37%.
Match Statistics
Bordeaux was in firm control of the ball 58% while Metz was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Bordeaux was more aggressive with 52 dangerous attacks and 12 shots of which 7 were on target. Which is one of the reasons Bordeaux won the encounter.
Bordeaux shot 12 times, 7 on target, 5 off target. On the opposite side, Metz shot 10 times, 3 on target, 7 off target.
Cards
Bordeaux received 3 yellow cards (T. Lacoux, S. Gregersen and Hwang Ui-Jo). On the other side, Metz received 2 yellow cards (D. Lamkel Ze and K. Kouyate).
After this contest, Bordeaux will have 23 points like Metz to stay in the 20th place. On the opposite side, Metz will stay with 23 points like Bordeaux to stay in the 19th place.
Match Events
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21'21'
D. Lamkel Ze
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30'30'
T. Lacoux
T. Pembele
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34'34'
D. Lamkel Ze
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34'34'
Didier Lamkel Zé
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43'43'
K. Kouyate
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46'46'
F. Boulaya
N. de Preville
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49'49'
S. Gregersen
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52'52'
R. Mangas
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56'56'
L. Mafouta
D. Lamkel Ze
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64'64'
G. Mensah
S. Gregersen
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68'68'
M. Niang
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75'75'
P. N. Yade
J. Kana-Biyik
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83'83'
Sékou Mara
Javairô Dilrosun
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83'83'
Y. Adli
J. Dilrosun
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83'83'
Yacine Adli
M\'Baye Niang
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84'84'
Hwang Ui-Jo
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88'88'
Hwang Ui-Jo
Next match
In the upcoming Ligue 1 match, Bordeaux will play away against Olympique Lyonnais on the 17th of April with a 13-10 head to head stats in favor of Olympique Lyonnais (12 draws).
Metz will host Clermont on the 17th of April with a 0-0 head to head record.
Bordeaux: Formation and Lineups
Bordeaux adopted the 3-4-1-2 line-up (3-4-1-2).
The manager David Guion chose to play with the following team: Gaetan Poussin , Anel Ahmedhodžić , Josuha Guilavogui , Stian Gregersen , Timothée Pembélé , Junior Onana , Danylo Ignatenko , Ricardo Mangas , Javairô Dilrosun , Ui-Jo Hwang and M’Baye Niang .
Substitutes
Bordeaux made 4 changes: T. Pembele for T. Lacoux (30′), S. Gregersen for G. Mensah (64′), J. Dilrosun for Y. Adli (83′) and J. Dilrosun for S. Mara (83′).
Top player: M’Baye Niang
The player who no doubt impressed Bordeaux the most was M’Baye Niang.
His rating is with 1 goal, 18 passes (44% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 11 duels out of 19.
Metz: Formation and Lineups
Also Metz adopted the 3-4-1-2 line-up (3-4-1-2).
On the opposite side, Frédéric Antonetti played with: Marc-Aurele Caillard , Dylan Bronn , Boubakar Kouyaté , Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik , Thomas Delaine , Vincent Pajot , Kévin N’Doram , Fali Candé , Pape Matar Sarr , Didier Lamkel Zé and Nicolas de Préville .
Substitutes
Metz made 4 changes: N. de Preville for F. Boulaya (46′), D. Lamkel Ze for L. Mafouta (56′), J. Kana-Biyik for P. N. Yade (75′) and F. Cande for O. Nguette (82′).
Top player: Pape Matar Sarr
Probably the most impressive player in Metz was Pape Matar Sarr.
His rating is with 37 passes (83% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 4 duels out of 11.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Ligue 1
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