Commentary:
90+7' Reims with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Today's attendance is 14335.
90+7' Ball possession: Reims: 66%, Metz: 34%.
90+7' Joel Asoro from Metz is ruled offside.
90+6' Amadou Kone relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+6' Arthur Atta wins an air challenge against Amadou Kone
90+6' Goal kick for Reims.
90+5' Sadibou Sane send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
90+5' Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Ball possession: Reims: 66%, Metz: 34%.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims trips Ablie Jallow
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Keito Nakamura from Reims trips Matthieu Udol
90+3' Good effort by Keito Nakamura as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+3' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+3' Fali Cande relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Matthieu Udol from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Danley Jean Jacques from Metz goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Keito Nakamura
90+2' Keito Nakamura wins an air challenge against Sadibou Sane
90+2' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Yellow card for Ibou Sane.
90+1' Reckless challenge there. Ibou Sane commits a rough foul on Amadou Kone
90+1' Yehvann Diouf from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' Ablie Jallow swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+1' Georges Mikautadze takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
90' Ball possession: Reims: 67%, Metz: 33%.
90' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof is leaving the field to be replaced by Joel Asoro in a tactical substitution.
89' Joseph Okumu hand-balls.
88' Oumar Diakite from Reims goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Fali Cande
88' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
87' The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Agbadou from Reims trips Danley Jean Jacques
87' Ismael Traore sends a header towards goal, but Yehvann Diouf is there to comfortably save it
86' Ablie Jallow from Metz swings in the corner from the left.
86' Christophe Herelle is leaving the field to be replaced by Ismael Traore in a tactical substitution.
86' Lamine Camara is leaving the field to be replaced by Ablie Jallow in a tactical substitution.
86' Cheikh Sabaly is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibou Sane in a tactical substitution.
85' Emmanuel Agbadou relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Ball possession: Reims: 69%, Metz: 31%.
85' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
84' Reims take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
84' Valentin Atangana Edoa is leaving the field to be replaced by Amadou Kone in a tactical substitution.
82' The referee shows Oumar Diakite the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
82' The referee shows Alexandre Oukidja the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
82' Oumar Diakite is penalised for pushing Alexandre Oukidja.
82' Oooh... that was a sitter! Keito Nakamura should have scored from that position
82' Good effort by Keito Nakamura as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
82' The cross by Junya Ito from Reims successfully finds a teammate in the box.
81' Reims start a counter attack.
81' Reims managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
80' Ball possession: Reims: 71%, Metz: 29%.
80' A fantastic individual effort by Junya Ito!
79' Reda Khadra provided the assist for the goal.
79' G O O O A A A L - Junya Ito scores with the right foot!79' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
79' Reda Khadra creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
79' Reda Khadra hand-balls.
79' Goal kick for Metz.
78' Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
78' The referee signals a free kick as Arthur Atta from Metz trips Valentin Atangana Edoa
78' Reims take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
77' Christophe Herelle relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Fali Cande from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Reims take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
76' Yunis Abdelhamid wins an air challenge against Danley Jean Jacques
76' Goal kick for Metz.
76' A chance presents itself to Sergio Akieme from Reims but his header goes wide
76' The cross by Junya Ito from Reims successfully finds a teammate in the box.
75' Reims are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Reims: 71%, Metz: 29%.
75' Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73' Mohamed Daramy is leaving the field to be replaced by Keito Nakamura in a tactical substitution.
73' After a tactical foul, Marshall Munetsi sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Marshall Munetsi from Reims trips Georges Mikautadze
73' Metz start a counter attack.
73' Lamine Camara relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Reims are trying to create something here.
72' Danley Jean Jacques from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
72' Junya Ito swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
72' Georges Mikautadze relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Christophe Herelle from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Junya Ito swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
71' Good effort by Joseph Okumu as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
71' Matthieu Udol could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
71' Alexandre Oukidja from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
71' Junya Ito swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
70' Sadibou Sane relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Reims are trying to create something here.
70' Emmanuel Agbadou makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70' Metz start a counter attack.
70' Ball possession: Reims: 71%, Metz: 29%.
70' Valentin Atangana Edoa wins an air challenge against Georges Mikautadze
69' Goal kick for Metz.
69' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
69' Reims take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Oumar Diakite from Reims trips Sadibou Sane
68' Alexandre Oukidja relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
67' Goal kick for Metz.
67' A chance presents itself to Joseph Okumu from Reims but his header goes wide
67' Junya Ito from Reims swings in the corner from the right.
67' Sadibou Sane successfully blocks the shot
67' A shot by Sergio Akieme is blocked.
67' Junya Ito creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
67' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
66' Reims take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
66' Yehvann Diouf from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Lamine Camara swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
65' Good effort by Georges Mikautadze as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
65' The cross by Danley Jean Jacques from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
65' Metz are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Reims: 71%, Metz: 29%.
64' Reims take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
64' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
64' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
64' Junya Ito swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
63' Matthieu Udol relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Reims are trying to create something here.
63' Goal kick for Reims.
63' Thomas Foket is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Okumu in a tactical substitution.
62' Thibault De Smet is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergio Akieme in a tactical substitution.
62' A chance presents itself to Cheikh Sabaly from Metz but his header goes wide
62' The cross by Sadibou Sane from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
62' Metz are trying to create something here.
62' The referee signals a free kick as Junya Ito from Reims trips Arthur Atta
61' Reims are in control of the ball.
60' Marshall Munetsi from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
60' Lamine Camara swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
60' Ball possession: Reims: 71%, Metz: 29%.
60' The match resumes with a drop ball.
59' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Reims!
57' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Reims.
56' Arthur Atta from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Reims are trying to create something here.
56' Goal kick for Reims.
56' Georges Mikautadze fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
55' Cheikh Sabaly creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
55' Valentin Atangana Edoa successfully blocks the shot
55' Lamine Camara from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
55' Ball possession: Reims: 71%, Metz: 29%.
54' Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
54' Reims are in control of the ball.
53' Alexandre Oukidja from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
52' Reims are trying to create something here.
52' Goal kick for Reims.
52' Lamine Camara fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
52' Yehvann Diouf from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' After a tactical foul, Yunis Abdelhamid sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
51' Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin Van Den Kerkhof
51' Christophe Herelle relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Reims are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Reims: 70%, Metz: 30%.
50' Safe hands from Yehvann Diouf as he comes out and claims the ball
50' Thomas Foket successfully blocks the shot
50' A shot by Arthur Atta is blocked.
50' Metz start a counter attack.
50' Lamine Camara from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Dangerous challenge by Sadibou Sane from Metz. Oumar Diakite on the receiving end of that.
49' Reims are trying to create something here.
48' Arthur Atta sends a header towards goal, but Yehvann Diouf is there to comfortably save it
48' The cross by Lamine Camara from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
48' Marshall Munetsi from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Lamine Camara swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
47' Emmanuel Agbadou relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
47' Metz are in control of the ball.
46' Alexandre Oukidja from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
46' Reims are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' Reims has been the better team in this half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Reims: 71%, Metz: 29%.
45+3' Junya Ito from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims commits a foul by elbowing Danley Jean Jacques
45+1' Goal kick for Metz.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Reims take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45' Reims are trying to create something here.
45' Goal kick for Reims.
45' Ball possession: Reims: 70%, Metz: 30%.
45' A chance presents itself to Matthieu Udol from Metz but his header goes wide
45' The cross by Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45' Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
44' Metz start a counter attack.
44' Reims are trying to create something here.
44' Danley Jean Jacques wins an air challenge against Valentin Atangana Edoa
43' Goal kick for Metz.
43' A chance presents itself to Emmanuel Agbadou from Reims but his header goes wide
43' Emmanuel Agbadou wins an air challenge against Fali Cande
43' The cross by Junya Ito from Reims successfully finds a teammate in the box.
42' After a tactical foul, Cheikh Sabaly sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
42' Cheikh Sabaly from Metz goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Junya Ito
42' Reims are trying to create something here.
41' Reims take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
41' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
40' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
40' Goal kick for Reims.
40' Ball possession: Reims: 70%, Metz: 30%.
39' Oumar Diakite from Reims is ruled offside.
39' Valentin Atangana Edoa from Reims heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
39' Valentin Atangana Edoa wins an air challenge against Fali Cande
39' The cross by Junya Ito from Reims successfully finds a teammate in the box.
38' Reims are trying to create something here.
38' Cheikh Sabaly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Reims are trying to create something here.
37' The cross by Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
37' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' Reda Khadra relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
36' Alexandre Oukidja from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Arthur Atta hand-balls.
36' Marshall Munetsi wins an air challenge against Arthur Atta
35' Goal kick for Metz.
35' Maxime Colin is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Sadibou Sane.
35' A chance presents itself to Valentin Atangana Edoa from Reims but his header goes wide
35' Valentin Atangana Edoa wins an air challenge against Fali Cande
35' The cross by Junya Ito from Reims successfully finds a teammate in the box.
35' Ball possession: Reims: 68%, Metz: 32%.
34' Reims take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
34' Maxime Colin comes back onto the field.
33' Yunis Abdelhamid wins an air challenge against Georges Mikautadze
33' The game is restarted.
33' Maxime Colin is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
32' Maxime Colin is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
31' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
31' Goal kick for Metz.
31' Thomas Foket from Reims sends an effort wide of target
31' Mohamed Daramy shoots from outside the box, but Alexandre Oukidja has it under control
31' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
30' Reims are trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Reims: 63%, Metz: 37%.
29' Fali Cande relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
29' Cheikh Sabaly wins an air challenge against Thomas Foket
28' Matthieu Udol from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
28' Christophe Herelle from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Good effort by Oumar Diakite as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
28' Alexandre Oukidja from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Reims are trying to create something here.
27' Goal kick for Metz.
26' Reims start a counter attack.
26' A shot by Cheikh Sabaly is blocked.
26' Valentin Atangana Edoa from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
26' Lamine Camara swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
26' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
26' Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
25' Metz are trying to create something here.
25' Cheikh Sabaly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25' Ball possession: Reims: 63%, Metz: 37%.
25' Yehvann Diouf from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
24' Obstruction as Thibault De Smet cuts off the run of Kevin Van Den Kerkhof. A free-kick is awarded.
24' Metz are trying to create something here.
23' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
23' Arthur Atta from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
23' Junya Ito swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
22' Fali Cande successfully blocks the shot
22' A shot by Marshall Munetsi is blocked.
22' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
21' Reims take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
21' Matthieu Udol from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
21' The referee shows Junya Ito the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
20' Yellow card for Christophe Herelle.
20' Reckless challenge there. Christophe Herelle commits a rough foul on Mohamed Daramy
20' The game is restarted.
20' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
20' Ball possession: Reims: 61%, Metz: 39%.
19' Reims take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
19' Oumar Diakite is penalised for pushing Christophe Herelle.
18' Reims are trying to create something here.
18' Goal kick for Reims.
18' Christophe Herelle relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
17' The game is restarted.
16' Oumar Diakite is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
16' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
15' With that goal, Metz equalised. Game on!
15' Ball possession: Reims: 58%, Metz: 42%.
14' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof made the key pass for the goal!
14' Cheikh Sabaly provided the assist for the goal.
14' G O O O A A A L - Arthur Atta from Metz taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Arthur Atta14' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
14' The cross by Kevin Van Den Kerkhof from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
14' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
14' Alexandre Oukidja from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Arthur Atta managed to score from an easy position.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Arthur Atta from Metz trips Valentin Atangana Edoa
13' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
13' Yunis Abdelhamid is penalised for pushing Arthur Atta.
12' Thibault De Smet from Reims swings in the corner from the right.
11' Christophe Herelle successfully blocks the shot
11' A shot by Oumar Diakite is blocked.
11' Emmanuel Agbadou creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
11' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
11' Reims take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
11' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Metz take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Lamine Camara from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
10' Reims are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Reims: 55%, Metz: 45%.
9' Dangerous challenge by Marshall Munetsi from Reims. Alexandre Oukidja on the receiving end of that.
9' Alexandre Oukidja from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' Reims are trying to create something here.
8' Yunis Abdelhamid from Reims intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
8' Reda Khadra relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
8' Emmanuel Agbadou makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
7' Reims take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Camara from Metz trips Mohamed Daramy
6' Reims are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Reims: 56%, Metz: 44%.
5' Metz are trying to create something here.
4' Reims managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
3' Oumar Diakite managed to score from an easy position.
3' Reda Khadra provided the assist for the goal.
3' G O O O A A A L - Oumar Diakite scores with the right foot!3' Reda Khadra creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
3' Reims with a potentially dangerous attack.
3' Safe hands from Yehvann Diouf as he comes out and claims the ball
3' The referee signals a free kick as Oumar Diakite from Reims trips Lamine Camara
2' Emmanuel Agbadou makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Metz start a counter attack.
2' Cheikh Sabaly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Arthur Atta is penalised for pushing Valentin Atangana Edoa.
1' Reims are trying to create something here.
1' The cross by Arthur Atta from Metz successfully finds a teammate in the box.
1' Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
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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