Commentary:
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Metz: 39%, Lens: 61%.
90+4' Thomas Delaine provided the assist for the goal.
90+4' G O O O A A A L - Farid Boulaya with the goal!90+4' Thomas Delaine of Metz passes the ball to a team mate.
90+4' Metz is trying to create something here.
90+4' Lens is in control of the ball.
90+3' After a tactical foul, Florian Sotoca sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Florian Sotoca from Lens trips Vagner
90+2' Metz start a counter attack.
90+2' Dylan Bronn relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Corentin Jean puts in a cross...
90+2' Victorien Angban relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Seko Fofana puts in a cross...
90+1' Dangerous challenge by Vagner from Metz. Loic Bade on the receiving end of that.
90+1' Goal kick for Metz.
90+1' Seko Fofana from Lens sends an effort wide of target
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Lens is in control of the ball.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Tony Mauricio from Lens trips Vagner
90' Ball possession: Metz: 42%, Lens: 58%.
90' Lens is in control of the ball.
89' Ignatius Ganago from Lens is ruled offside.
89' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Corentin Jean from Lens tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' John Boye relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Corentin Jean from Lens swings in the corner from the right.
88' Ignatius Ganago sees his shot deflected off target
88' Seko Fofana of Lens passes the ball to a team mate.
87' Lens is trying to create something here.
87' Goal kick for Lens.
87' Farid Boulaya fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
87' Metz is trying to create something here.
87' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' The referee signals a free kick as Thierry Ambrose from Metz trips Tony Mauricio
86' Metz start a counter attack.
86' Fabien Centonze relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Simon Banza puts in a cross...
86' Lens is trying to create something here.
85' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Florian Sotoca from Lens directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
85' Lens is trying to create something here.
85' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Lens: 54%.
84' Lens is in control of the ball.
84' Goal kick for Metz.
84' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
84' Yannick Cahuzac is leaving the field to be replaced by Tony Mauricio in a tactical substitution.
84' Jonathan Clauss is leaving the field to be replaced by Simon Banza in a tactical substitution.
83' CHANCE! Florian Sotoca has a great chance to score but his volleyed effort fails to hit the target!
83' Seko Fofana of Lens passes the ball to a team mate.
83' Poor play by Kiki Kouyate as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
83' Corentin Jean from Lens swings in the corner from the right.
83' The game is restarted.
83' Opa Nguette is injured and is replaced by Thierry Ambrose.
82' Opa Nguette is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
82' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
82' A shot by Florian Sotoca is blocked.
81' Lens is in control of the ball.
81' Goal kick for Lens.
81' That's a great ball by Opa Nguette from Metz. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
80' Dangerous challenge by Jonathan Gradit from Lens. Opa Nguette on the receiving end of that.
80' Ball possession: Metz: 47%, Lens: 53%.
80' Corentin Jean shoots from outside the box, but Alexandre Oukidja has it under control
79' Lens is in control of the ball.
79' Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga from Lens directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Metz is in control of the ball.
78' Seko Fofana from Lens directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
78' Lens is trying to create something here.
77' Goal kick for Metz.
77' Jonathan Clauss goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
77' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga puts in a cross...
76' Vagner hand-balls.
76' Loic Bade relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Thomas Delaine puts in a cross...
76' Farid Boulaya from Metz takes a short corner kick from the left.
76' Farid Boulaya from Metz directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' Jonathan Gradit is penalised for pushing Opa Nguette.
75' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Metz: 47%, Lens: 53%.
74' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Gael Kakuta is leaving the field to be replaced by Corentin Jean in a tactical substitution.
74' Cheick Oumar Doucoure is leaving the field to be replaced by Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga in a tactical substitution.
74' Papa Ndiaga Yade is leaving the field to be replaced by Vagner in a tactical substitution.
73' The opponent player makes a goal-bound pass, but Alexandre Oukidja from Metz is alert and comes out to make an excellent save.
73' Gael Kakuta from Lens directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Lens is in control of the ball.
72' Safe hands from Jean-Louis Leca as he comes out and claims the ball
72' Thomas Delaine puts in a cross...
72' Metz is trying to create something here.
71' The match resumes with a drop ball.
71' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
70' Good effort by Cheick Oumar Doucoure as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
70' A shot by Cheick Oumar Doucoure is blocked.
70' Lens is trying to create something here.
70' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Ball possession: Metz: 45%, Lens: 55%.
69' Ignatius Ganago relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Farid Boulaya from Metz swings in the corner from the left.
69' Thomas Delaine forces a good save from Jean-Louis Leca who turns the ball behind for a corner!
69' Thomas Delaine from Metz takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
69' Metz is trying to create something here.
68' Goal kick for Metz.
68' Lens is trying to create something here.
68' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' The referee signals a free kick as Farid Boulaya from Metz trips Seko Fofana
67' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Goal kick for Metz.
67' Lens is trying to create something here.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Fabien Centonze from Metz trips Cheick Oumar Doucoure
66' Lens is in control of the ball.
66' Seko Fofana shoots from outside the box, but Alexandre Oukidja has it under control
66' John Boye relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Gael Kakuta puts in a cross...
65' Goal kick for Lens.
65' Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Lens: 54%.
64' Papa Ndiaga Yade from Metz sends an effort wide of target
64' Could be a good chance here as Opa Nguette from Metz cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
64' Goal kick for Metz.
64' How did he miss that? Florian Sotoca has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
64' Massadio Haidara from Lens puts in a great cross...
64' A shot by Florian Sotoca is blocked.
64' Yannick Cahuzac puts in a cross...
63' Jonathan Gradit relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Fabien Centonze puts in a cross...
63' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Fabien Centonze from Metz directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Metz is trying to create something here.
62' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Goal kick for Metz.
62' Seko Fofana goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
62' A shot by Gael Kakuta is blocked.
61' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' A shot by Cheick Oumar Doucoure is blocked.
60' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Gael Kakuta from Lens sends a deflected cross into the box.
60' Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Lens: 54%.
59' Dangerous challenge by Opa Nguette from Metz. Gael Kakuta on the receiving end of that.
59' Lens is trying to create something here.
59' Kiki Kouyate from Metz goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ignatius Ganago
58' That's a great ball by Thomas Delaine from Metz. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
58' Metz is in control of the ball.
58' Lens is in control of the ball.
58' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Goal kick for Metz.
57' Florian Sotoca from Lens sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
57' Could be a good chance here as Gael Kakuta from Lens cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
57' Papa Ndiaga Yade comes back onto the field.
57' Lens is trying to create something here.
57' The game is restarted.
56' Issiaga Sylla is leaving the field to be replaced by Seko Fofana in a tactical substitution.
56' It doesn't look good here as Papa Ndiaga Yade is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
55' Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Lens: 54%.
54' Papa Ndiaga Yade is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
54' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
54' Papa Ndiaga Yade is penalised for pushing Loic Bade.
54' Issiaga Sylla from Lens directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Lens is in control of the ball.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Gael Kakuta from Lens trips Habib Maiga
52' Goal kick for Lens.
52' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Metz!
52' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
52' That's a great ball by Victorien Angban from Metz. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
51' Goal kick for Metz.
51' Gael Kakuta from Lens takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Habib Maiga from Metz trips Jonathan Clauss
50' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Metz: 48%, Lens: 52%.
49' After a tactical foul, Farid Boulaya sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
49' Farid Boulaya hand-balls.
49' Habib Maiga shoots from outside the box, but Jean-Louis Leca has it under control
49' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' The game is restarted.
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
48' Safe hands from Jean-Louis Leca as he comes out and claims the ball
48' Farid Boulaya from Metz swings in the corner from the left.
47' Jonathan Clauss clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
47' Thomas Delaine puts in a cross...
47' Metz is in control of the ball.
46' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Goal kick for Metz.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Metz: 43%, Lens: 57%.
45+3' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+3' Lens is in control of the ball.
45+3' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Gael Kakuta puts in a cross...
45+3' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+3' Lens is in control of the ball.
45+2' Fabien Centonze relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Gael Kakuta from Lens swings in the corner from the right.
45+2' Fabien Centonze clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+2' Jonathan Clauss puts in a cross...
45+2' Lens is trying to create something here.
45+2' Lens is in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
45+1' Jonathan Gradit puts in a cross...
45' Great vision by Massadio Haidara from Lens as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
45' Metz is trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Metz: 45%, Lens: 55%.
44' Yannick Cahuzac from Lens directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
44' Dylan Bronn comes back onto the field.
44' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' The game is restarted.
43' It doesn't look good here as Dylan Bronn is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
42' Dylan Bronn is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
42' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
42' Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Lens directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
41' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
41' Yannick Cahuzac from Lens chips the ball into the penalty box.
41' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Florian Sotoca from Lens sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
41' Could be a good chance here as Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Lens cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
41' Issiaga Sylla from Lens tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
40' Lens is trying to create something here.
40' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Metz: 48%, Lens: 52%.
40' Lens is in control of the ball.
39' Jonathan Gradit comes back onto the field.
39' The game is restarted.
39' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
39' Dangerous challenge by Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Lens. Victorien Angban on the receiving end of that.
38' The game is restarted.
38' It doesn't look good here as Jonathan Gradit is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
37' Jonathan Gradit is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
37' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
36' Lens is in control of the ball.
36' Goal kick for Lens.
36' Papa Ndiaga Yade from Metz sends an effort wide of target
35' Ball possession: Metz: 52%, Lens: 48%.
35' Goal kick for Lens.
34' What a miss! John Boye has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
34' Farid Boulaya from Metz swings in the corner from the left.
34' A shot by Dylan Bronn is blocked.
34' Poor play by Jonathan Gradit as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
33' Farid Boulaya from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
33' Fabien Centonze from Metz sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
33' Metz is trying to create something here.
32' Lens is in control of the ball.
30' Farid Boulaya provided the assist for the goal.
30' GOAL! - Opa Nguette from Metz scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.30' Farid Boulaya sends a long ball upfield.
30' Ball possession: Metz: 53%, Lens: 47%.
29' Lens is in control of the ball.
29' Jonathan Clauss from Lens directs a ball squarely in the box, but Alexandre Oukidja runs out to collect the ball
29' Could be a good chance here as Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Lens cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
28' Lens is trying to create something here.
27' Lens is in control of the ball.
27' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' The referee signals a free kick as Papa Ndiaga Yade from Metz trips Jonathan Gradit
26' Metz is in control of the ball.
26' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Metz is trying to create something here.
26' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Jonathan Gradit relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Fabien Centonze puts in a cross...
25' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Metz: 58%, Lens: 42%.
24' Metz is in control of the ball.
24' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Florian Sotoca puts in a cross...
23' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Massadio Haidara relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Farid Boulaya from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
23' The game is restarted.
23' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
23' Cheick Oumar Doucoure clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
22' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Fabien Centonze from Metz tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
22' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Yannick Cahuzac relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Farid Boulaya from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
21' Cheick Oumar Doucoure clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
21' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Victorien Angban from Metz directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Metz is in control of the ball.
20' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Goal kick for Metz.
20' Ball possession: Metz: 51%, Lens: 49%.
19' Lens is in control of the ball.
19' The match resumes with a drop ball.
18' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Metz!
17' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
17' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
16' A shot by Florian Sotoca is blocked.
16' Safe hands from Jean-Louis Leca as he comes out and claims the ball
16' Opa Nguette puts in a cross...
16' Metz start a counter attack.
16' That's a great ball by Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Lens. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
16' Lens is trying to create something here.
15' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Ball possession: Metz: 44%, Lens: 56%.
14' Loic Bade from Lens directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
14' Lens is in control of the ball.
13' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' John Boye relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Gael Kakuta puts in a cross...
12' Dangerous challenge by Dylan Bronn from Metz. Florian Sotoca on the receiving end of that.
12' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Lens is in control of the ball.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Victorien Angban from Metz trips Gael Kakuta
10' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Goal kick for Lens.
10' Ball possession: Metz: 50%, Lens: 50%.
10' Opa Nguette from Metz fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
10' Farid Boulaya puts in a cross...
10' A shot by Habib Maiga is blocked.
9' POST! A header by Kiki Kouyate hits the post!
9' Farid Boulaya from Metz swings in the corner from the left.
9' Farid Boulaya from Metz passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' Yannick Cahuzac relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Farid Boulaya swings in a cross from the free kick.
7' Dangerous challenge by Loic Bade from Lens. Papa Ndiaga Yade on the receiving end of that.
7' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Goal kick for Metz.
7' Florian Sotoca from Lens had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
7' Gael Kakuta puts in a cross...
7' Issiaga Sylla from Lens takes a short corner kick from the left.
6' A shot by Issiaga Sylla is blocked.
6' Ignatius Ganago of Lens passes the ball to a team mate.
6' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
6' Jonathan Clauss puts in a cross...
5' Ball possession: Metz: 48%, Lens: 52%.
5' Lens is in control of the ball.
5' Opa Nguette is penalised for pushing Massadio Haidara.
5' Dangerous challenge by Florian Sotoca from Lens. Farid Boulaya on the receiving end of that.
4' Metz is in control of the ball.
4' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Lens is in control of the ball.
3' Opa Nguette from Metz goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Massadio Haidara
2' Papa Ndiaga Yade is penalised for pushing Jonathan Gradit.
1' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
1' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Metz kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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