Commentary:
90+1' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+1' Rennes with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+1' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+1' Today's attendance is 27966.
90' Ball possession: Rennes: 64%, Metz: 36%.
90' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Metz plays a short goal kick.
88' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Dylan Bronn provided the assist for the goal.
87' G O O O A A A L - Louis Mafouta from Metz taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Louis Mafouta87' Dylan Bronn from Metz directs a ball squarely in the box.
87' Poor play by Hamari Traore as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
87' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
86' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Hamari Traore relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Farid Boulaya swings in a cross from the free kick.
86' Jonas Martin hand-balls.
85' Ball possession: Rennes: 67%, Metz: 33%.
84' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Kiki Kouyate from Metz is ruled offside.
83' Farid Boulaya swings in a cross from the free kick.
82' Baptiste Santamaria commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
82' Reckless challenge there. Baptiste Santamaria commits a rough foul on Louis Mafouta
81' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Louis Mafouta is penalised for pushing Warmed Omari.
80' Baptiste Santamaria is penalised for pushing Pape Sarr.
80' Ball possession: Rennes: 69%, Metz: 31%.
79' Naif Aguerd is leaving the field to be replaced by Jeanuel Belocian in a tactical substitution.
79' Flavien Tait is leaving the field to be replaced by Lesley Ugochukwu in a tactical substitution.
78' Loum Tchaouna from Rennes goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Opa Nguette
78' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Kevin N'Doram is leaving the field to be replaced by Amadou Salif Mbengue in a tactical substitution.
77' Metz are in control of the ball.
76' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Farid Boulaya from Metz tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
75' Flavien Tait is penalised for pushing Kevin N'Doram.
75' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Rennes: 70%, Metz: 30%.
75' Metz are trying to create something here.
74' Loum Tchaouna from Rennes is ruled offside.
73' Metz plays a short goal kick.
72' Loum Tchaouna from Rennes tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
72' Rennes are trying to create something here.
71' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Fali Cande commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
70' Reckless challenge there. Fali Cande commits a rough foul on Loum Tchaouna
70' Ball possession: Rennes: 70%, Metz: 30%.
69' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' Goal kick for Metz.
68' Nicolas de Preville goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
67' Jonas Martin is penalised for pushing Opa Nguette.
66' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Martin Terrier is leaving the field to be replaced by Loum Tchaouna in a tactical substitution.
66' Lovro Majer is leaving the field to be replaced by Jonas Martin in a tactical substitution.
65' Sehrou Guirassy is leaving the field to be replaced by Gaetan Laborde in a tactical substitution.
65' Ball possession: Rennes: 75%, Metz: 25%.
64' Benjamin Bourigeaud provided the assist for the goal.
64' G O O O A A A L - Sehrou Guirassy volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!64' Benjamin Bourigeaud puts in a cross...
64' Lovro Majer from Rennes takes a short corner kick from the left.
63' Hamari Traore sees his shot deflected off target
63' Could be a good chance here as Lovro Majer from Rennes cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
63' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin N'Doram from Metz trips Baptiste Santamaria
62' Naif Aguerd relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Farid Boulaya puts in a cross...
62' The referee signals a free kick as Lovro Majer from Rennes trips Pape Sarr
61' Louis Mafouta is penalised for pushing Naif Aguerd.
61' Papa Ndiaga Yade is leaving the field to be replaced by Opa Nguette in a tactical substitution.
61' William Mikelbrencis is leaving the field to be replaced by Pape Sarr in a tactical substitution.
61' Ibrahim Amadou is leaving the field to be replaced by Farid Boulaya in a tactical substitution.
61' Ibrahima Niane is leaving the field to be replaced by Louis Mafouta in a tactical substitution.
60' Ball possession: Rennes: 73%, Metz: 27%.
58' Lovro Majer provided the assist for the goal.
58' G O O O A A A L - Hamari Traore scores with the right foot!58' Lovro Majer of Rennes passes the ball to a team mate.
58' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes takes a short corner kick from the right.
58' Baptiste Santamaria sees his shot deflected off target
58' Martin Terrier from Rennes makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
58' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Goal kick for Metz.
57' POST! A header by Hamari Traore hits the post!
57' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
57' Poor play by Marc-Aurele Caillard as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
57' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Metz are in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: Rennes: 74%, Metz: 26%.
54' Hamari Traore provided the assist for the goal.
54' G O O O A A A L - Sehrou Guirassy scores with the left foot!54' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
54' Martin Terrier from Rennes sees his effort hit the post after the keeper parries the ball.
54' Could be a good chance here as Flavien Tait from Rennes cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
54' Rennes are trying to create something here.
54' Baptiste Santamaria from Rennes had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
54' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in a cross from the free kick.
53' The game is restarted.
53' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Kiki Kouyate from Metz trips Sehrou Guirassy
52' Goal kick for Metz.
52' Sehrou Guirassy fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
51' Kevin N'Doram could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
51' Rennes are trying to create something here.
50' Birger Meling comes back onto the field.
50' Ball possession: Rennes: 74%, Metz: 26%.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Flavien Tait from Rennes trips Kevin N'Doram
50' Metz plays a short goal kick.
50' A chance presents itself to Sehrou Guirassy from Rennes but his header goes wide
49' Lovro Majer swings in a cross from the free kick.
49' Birger Meling from Rennes is leaving the pitch because he needs to change boots.
49' William Mikelbrencis is penalised for pushing Birger Meling.
48' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Lovro Majer from Rennes swings in the corner from the left.
47' The game is restarted.
47' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
47' Birger Meling from Rennes passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' Rennes are trying to create something here.
46' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It was a glorious performance by Rennes, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Rennes: 75%, Metz: 25%.
45+3' Goal kick for Metz.
45+2' Lovro Majer fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45+2' A shot by Sehrou Guirassy is blocked.
45+2' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the left.
45+2' Flavien Tait from Rennes passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+2' Rennes with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+1' Baptiste Santamaria is penalised for pushing Fali Cande.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Birger Meling is penalised for pushing Papa Ndiaga Yade.
45+1' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Lovro Majer from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
45' Hamari Traore from Rennes sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
45' Rennes with a potentially dangerous attack.
45' Hamari Traore from Rennes takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' Ball possession: Rennes: 75%, Metz: 25%.
44' Goal kick for Metz.
44' Baptiste Santamaria fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
44' Martin Terrier from Rennes makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
44' Birger Meling of Rennes passes the ball to a team mate.
44' Rennes are trying to create something here.
43' Lovro Majer is penalised for pushing Kevin N'Doram.
42' Rennes plays a short goal kick.
40' Ball possession: Rennes: 74%, Metz: 26%.
40' Benjamin Bourigeaud provided the assist for the goal.
40' G O O O A A A L - Sehrou Guirassy scores with the right foot!40' Benjamin Bourigeaud of Rennes passes the ball to a team mate.
40' A chance opens up as Hamari Traore from Rennes successfully finds a team mate in the area...
40' Rennes are trying to create something here.
39' A shot by William Mikelbrencis is blocked.
39' Birger Meling relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Nicolas de Preville from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
38' Birger Meling relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Fali Cande puts in a cross...
38' Goal kick for Metz.
37' A chance presents itself to Flavien Tait from Rennes but his header goes wide
37' Birger Meling puts in a cross...
37' POST! So nearly a goal by Sehrou Guirassy but his finish hits the post!
37' Rennes with a potentially dangerous attack.
36' William Mikelbrencis is penalised for pushing Martin Terrier.
35' Martin Terrier from Rennes is ruled offside.
35' Ball possession: Rennes: 75%, Metz: 25%.
35' Metz plays a short goal kick.
34' A chance presents itself to Flavien Tait from Rennes but his header goes wide
34' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in a cross from the free kick.
33' The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahim Amadou from Metz trips Lovro Majer
33' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Safe hands from Dogan Alemdar as he comes out and claims the ball
31' Fali Cande puts in a cross...
30' The match resumes with a drop ball.
30' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
30' Safe hands from Dogan Alemdar as he comes out and claims the ball
30' Papa Ndiaga Yade puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: Rennes: 78%, Metz: 22%.
29' The referee signals a free kick as Hamari Traore from Rennes trips Jemerson
29' Birger Meling relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Fali Cande puts in a cross...
28' Sehrou Guirassy is penalised for pushing Dylan Bronn.
28' Metz are in control of the ball.
27' Benjamin Bourigeaud provided the assist for the goal.
27' G O O O A A A L - Martin Terrier scores with the right foot!27' Could be a good chance here as Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
27' Rennes are trying to create something here.
27' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Rennes: 82%, Metz: 18%.
25' Kiki Kouyate commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
25' Reckless challenge there. Kiki Kouyate commits a rough foul on Flavien Tait
25' Naif Aguerd relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Nicolas de Preville puts in a cross...
24' Nicolas de Preville from Metz tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
23' Martin Terrier from Rennes passes the ball in the box, but Marc-Aurele Caillard comes out to smother the ball.
23' Rennes are trying to create something here.
23' Hamari Traore comes back onto the field.
23' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' The game is restarted.
23' Hamari Traore is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
22' Hamari Traore is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
22' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
21' Naif Aguerd relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Papa Ndiaga Yade puts in a cross...
20' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Ball possession: Rennes: 82%, Metz: 18%.
19' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' G O O O A A A L - Martin Terrier from Rennes puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Marc-Aurele Caillard chose the wrong side.18' VAR - RETAKE PENALTY! - VAR check in progress. The referee will check the execution of the penalty taken by Rennes.
16' Martin Terrier from Rennes was not successful from the penalty spot.
15' Ball possession: Rennes: 84%, Metz: 16%.
14' PENALTY - Jemerson from Metz concedes a penalty for tripping Flavien Tait.
14' Great skill from Flavien Tait as he dribbles past his opponents
14' Rennes are trying to create something here.
13' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Rennes are trying to create something here.
12' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Ibrahima Niane from Metz is ruled offside.
11' Good effort by Sehrou Guirassy as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
11' Could be a good chance here as Lovro Majer from Rennes cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
11' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ball possession: Rennes: 83%, Metz: 17%.
9' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Rennes take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Rennes are trying to create something here.
8' Ibrahim Amadou is penalised for pushing Flavien Tait.
7' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Hamari Traore from Rennes tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
6' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
6' Kiki Kouyate clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
5' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
5' Kiki Kouyate clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
5' Hamari Traore puts in a cross...
5' Could be a good chance here as Warmed Omari from Rennes cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
5' Ball possession: Rennes: 64%, Metz: 36%.
4' Lovro Majer from Rennes tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
4' Lovro Majer from Rennes takes a short corner kick from the right.
4' Jemerson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
4' Rennes are trying to create something here.
3' Fali Cande from Metz tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
3' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Rennes take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Metz plays a short goal kick.
1' A chance presents itself to Naif Aguerd from Rennes but his header goes wide
1' Benjamin Bourigeaud puts in a cross...
1' Marc-Aurele Caillard relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Lovro Majer from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
1' Fali Cande clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
1' Rennes are trying to create something here.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Rennes kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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