Commentary:
90+7' Metz didn't manage to convince the spectators that they are the better team, but they came out as the winners.
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Today's attendance is 23002.
90+7' Ball possession: Metz: 38%, Lens: 62%.
90+7' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+7' Lens are trying to create something here.
90+6' Przemyslaw Frankowski makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+6' Georges Mikautadze is penalised for pushing Kevin Danso.
90+6' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Lens are trying to create something here.
90+5' Ball possession: Metz: 37%, Lens: 63%.
90+5' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Dangerous challenge by Matthieu Udol from Metz. Jhoanner Chavez on the receiving end of that.
90+4' Maxime Colin from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+4' Angelo Fulgini swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+4' Good effort by David Costa as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+4' Sadibou Sane from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' Lens are trying to create something here.
90+2' Danley Jean Jacques is leaving the field to be replaced by Lamine Camara in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Obstruction as Facundo Medina cuts off the run of Pape Diallo. A free-kick is awarded.
90+1' Lens are trying to create something here.
90+1' Goal kick for Lens.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Metz are trying to create something here.
90' Elye Wahi wins an air challenge against Arthur Atta
90' Goal kick for Metz.
90' Ball possession: Metz: 37%, Lens: 63%.
89' Morgan Guilavogui from Lens sends an effort wide of target
89' Lens with a potentially dangerous attack.
89' Safe hands from Brice Samba as he comes out and claims the ball
89' Metz start a counter attack.
89' Danley Jean Jacques makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
89' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
89' Ababacar Lo from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Lens are trying to create something here.
88' Goal kick for Lens.
88' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz sends an effort wide of target
88' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
88' Adrien Thomasson could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
88' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
87' Kevin N'Doram is leaving the field to be replaced by Fali Cande in a tactical substitution.
86' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
86' Maxime Colin relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
85' Sadibou Sane from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' Lens are trying to create something here.
85' Ball possession: Metz: 38%, Lens: 62%.
85' Lens are trying to create something here.
85' Danley Jean Jacques comes back onto the field.
84' The game is restarted.
84' Danley Jean Jacques is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
83' Danley Jean Jacques is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
83' The game is stopped.
83' Ismael Traore is leaving the field to be replaced by Ababacar Lo in a tactical substitution.
83' Morgan Guilavogui is penalised for pushing Danley Jean Jacques.
83' Goal kick for Metz.
82' A chance presents itself to Angelo Fulgini from Lens but his header goes wide
82' The game is restarted.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
81' Lens are in control of the ball.
81' Goal kick for Metz.
80' Morgan Guilavogui fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
80' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
80' Ball possession: Metz: 39%, Lens: 61%.
80' Florian Sotoca from Lens is ruled offside.
80' A shot by David Costa is blocked.
79' Lens are trying to create something here.
79' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
78' After a tactical foul, Przemyslaw Frankowski sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
78' Przemyslaw Frankowski from Lens goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Matthieu Udol
78' Metz start a counter attack.
78' Lens are in control of the ball.
78' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
77' Goal kick for Lens.
77' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
76' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
76' Lens are in control of the ball.
75' Lens take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
75' Ball possession: Metz: 39%, Lens: 61%.
75' Kevin Danso from Lens intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' After a tactical foul, Jhoanner Chavez sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
74' Jhoanner Chavez from Lens goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin Van Den Kerkhof
74' Metz start a counter attack.
74' Sadibou Sane from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
74' Lens are trying to create something here.
73' Lens take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' Goal kick for Metz.
72' A chance presents itself to Florian Sotoca from Lens but his header goes wide
72' The cross by Angelo Fulgini from Lens successfully finds a teammate in the box.
72' Neil El Aynaoui is leaving the field to be replaced by Morgan Guilavogui in a tactical substitution.
71' The referee signals a free kick as Pape Diallo from Metz trips Florian Sotoca
71' Sadibou Sane from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Lens with a potentially dangerous attack.
70' Lens are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Metz: 40%, Lens: 60%.
69' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
69' Lens are in control of the ball.
68' Lens are in control of the ball.
68' Facundo Medina makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
67' Goal kick for Metz.
66' David Costa from Lens sends an effort wide of target
66' Safe hands from Brice Samba as he comes out and claims the ball
65' The referee signals a free kick as David Costa from Lens trips Maxime Colin
65' Kevin Danso successfully blocks the shot
65' A shot by Pape Diallo is blocked.
65' Metz are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Metz: 39%, Lens: 61%.
64' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
64' Lens are trying to create something here.
64' Goal kick for Metz.
63' Adrien Thomasson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
63' Alexandre Oukidja could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
62' Metz are trying to create something here.
62' Danley Jean Jacques makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62' Goal kick for Lens.
62' A chance presents itself to Pape Diallo from Metz but his header goes wide
62' The cross by Arthur Atta from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
62' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
61' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
61' Angelo Fulgini hand-balls.
60' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' Wesley Said is leaving the field to be replaced by Elye Wahi in a tactical substitution.
60' Jonathan Gradit is leaving the field to be replaced by Adrien Thomasson in a tactical substitution.
60' Ball possession: Metz: 38%, Lens: 62%.
60' Andy Diouf is leaving the field to be replaced by Angelo Fulgini in a tactical substitution.
59' Deiver Machado is leaving the field to be replaced by Jhoanner Chavez in a tactical substitution.
59' Ismael Traore from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' Przemyslaw Frankowski makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
59' Metz start a counter attack.
58' Danley Jean Jacques from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58' Lens are trying to create something here.
57' Goal kick for Metz.
57' Wesley Said from Lens sends an effort wide of target
57' Lens are trying to create something here.
56' Kevin N'Doram is penalised for pushing Kevin Danso.
56' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
56' Jonathan Gradit from Lens intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Metz are trying to create something here.
55' Lens take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
55' Ball possession: Metz: 38%, Lens: 62%.
54' Dangerous challenge by Przemyslaw Frankowski from Lens. Pape Diallo on the receiving end of that.
54' Lens are trying to create something here.
53' Wesley Said fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
53' Maxime Colin is penalised for pushing Deiver Machado.
53' Goal kick for Lens.
52' Metz are in control of the ball.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Florian Sotoca from Lens trips Maxime Colin
51' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
50' Lens are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Metz: 39%, Lens: 61%.
50' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
49' The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Said from Lens trips Danley Jean Jacques
49' Lens take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
48' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48' Georges Mikautadze shoots from outside the box, but Brice Samba has it under control
47' A shot by Kevin N'Doram is blocked.
47' Metz are in control of the ball.
46' Deiver Machado from Lens receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
46' Dangerous challenge by Deiver Machado from Lens. Arthur Atta on the receiving end of that.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' Metz has been the better team in this half
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Metz: 36%, Lens: 64%.
45+5' Goal kick for Lens.
45+3' David Costa with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
45+3' Georges Mikautadze managed to score from an easy position.
45+3' Kevin N'Doram provided the assist for the goal.
45+3' G O O O A A A L - Georges Mikautadze scores with the right foot!45+3' Kevin N'Doram makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+3' David Costa could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
45+3' Goal kick for Lens.
45+2' Metz are in control of the ball.
45+2' The game is restarted.
45+2' Pape Diallo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
45+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+1' After a tactical foul, Andy Diouf sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
45+1' Andy Diouf is penalised for pushing Pape Diallo.
45+1' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Metz: 34%, Lens: 66%.
44' After violent conduct Jonathan Gradit rightly goes into the referees book
44' Ismael Traore pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
44' Ismael Traore from Metz goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wesley Said
44' Matthieu Udol relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Lens are trying to create something here.
43' Lens are in control of the ball.
43' Safe hands from Brice Samba as he comes out and claims the ball
43' The cross by Georges Mikautadze from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
42' Przemyslaw Frankowski is penalised for pushing Pape Diallo.
41' Deiver Machado is penalised for pushing Maxime Colin.
40' Ball possession: Metz: 35%, Lens: 65%.
40' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
40' A shot by Danley Jean Jacques is blocked.
40' The cross by Matthieu Udol from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
40' Metz start a counter attack.
39' Sadibou Sane from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38' A chance presents itself to Neil El Aynaoui from Lens but his header goes wide
38' The cross by David Costa from Lens successfully finds a teammate in the box.
38' Danley Jean Jacques from Metz goes a bit too far there as the pulls down David Costa
37' Goal kick for Metz.
37' Lens with a potentially dangerous attack.
36' Sadibou Sane from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Lens are in control of the ball.
36' With that goal, Metz equalised. Game on!
35' Ball possession: Metz: 36%, Lens: 64%.
34' Arthur Atta provided the assist for the goal.
34' G O O O A A A L - Georges Mikautadze scores with the left foot!34' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
34' Jonathan Gradit from Lens intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
34' Metz are in control of the ball.
33' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
33' Lens are in control of the ball.
32' Wesley Said from Lens is ruled offside.
32' Matthieu Udol relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Lens are trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Metz: 36%, Lens: 64%.
30' A shot by Andy Diouf is blocked.
30' Neil El Aynaoui is penalised for pushing Arthur Atta.
30' Andy Diouf swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
29' Sadibou Sane relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Lens with a potentially dangerous attack.
29' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' Metz are in control of the ball.
27' Brice Samba makes a crucial save!
27' Ismael Traore sends a header towards goal, but Brice Samba is there to comfortably save it
27' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz swings in the corner from the left.
27' Facundo Medina could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
26' David Costa is penalised for pushing Danley Jean Jacques.
26' Lens are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Metz: 37%, Lens: 63%.
25' The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Said from Lens trips Kevin N'Doram
24' Lens are in control of the ball.
23' Jonathan Gradit wins an air challenge against Pape Diallo
23' Metz are in control of the ball.
22' Pape Diallo relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Lens are trying to create something here.
21' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
21' Dangerous challenge by Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz. Neil El Aynaoui on the receiving end of that.
21' Neil El Aynaoui makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
21' Metz are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Metz: 37%, Lens: 63%.
19' Lens take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
19' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Arthur Atta successfully blocks the shot
19' A shot by Andy Diouf is blocked.
19' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Lens are in control of the ball.
17' Ismael Traore is penalised for pushing Neil El Aynaoui.
17' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz swings in the corner from the left.
17' Kevin Danso from Lens intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
17' Jonathan Gradit wins an air challenge against Pape Diallo
17' Goal kick for Metz.
16' Kevin Danso fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
16' Pape Diallo from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Deiver Machado wins an air challenge against Maxime Colin
16' Goal kick for Lens.
15' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Ball possession: Metz: 39%, Lens: 61%.
14' Metz are in control of the ball.
14' Lens managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
13' G O O O A A A L - Florian Sotoca from Lens puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Alexandre Oukidja chose the wrong side.13' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Lens!
12' Wesley Said is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
11' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Lens.
11' PENALTY - Alexandre Oukidja from Metz concedes a penalty for tripping Wesley Said.
11' Jonathan Gradit creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
11' Lens are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Metz: 40%, Lens: 60%.
10' Ismael Traore successfully blocks the shot
10' A shot by Neil El Aynaoui is blocked.
9' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' Sadibou Sane relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz trips Neil El Aynaoui
9' Jonathan Gradit wins an air challenge against Pape Diallo
8' Goal kick for Metz.
8' Andy Diouf fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
8' Lens are in control of the ball.
8' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
7' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
7' Arthur Atta relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Lens are trying to create something here.
6' Lens are in control of the ball.
5' Przemyslaw Frankowski hand-balls.
5' Ball possession: Metz: 63%, Lens: 37%.
5' Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
4' Ismael Traore from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
4' Lens are trying to create something here.
4' Lens are in control of the ball.
3' Goal kick for Lens.
3' A chance presents itself to Ismael Traore from Metz but his header goes wide
3' The cross by Pape Diallo from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
3' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
2' Deiver Machado successfully blocks the shot
2' A shot by Georges Mikautadze is blocked.
2' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
2' Good effort by Danley Jean Jacques as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
2' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Metz are in control of the ball.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Metz kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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