Metz with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Lens: 54%.
Goal kick for Metz
Samson Baidoo from Lens tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Ismael Guerti from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Metz managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
Terry Yegbe wins an air challenge against Wesley Said
Safe hands from Robin Risser as he comes out and claims the ball
Giorgi Abuashvili wins an air challenge against Samson Baidoo
Matthieu Udol from Lens goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alpha Toure
Maxime Colin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jean-Philippe Gbamin from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ismael Guerti is penalised for pushing Ruben Aguilar
Ruben Aguilar makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Ruben Aguilar from Lens trips Giorgi Abuashvili
Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ruben Aguilar relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saud Abdulhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gauthier Hein managed to score from an easy position.
Metz take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ruben Aguilar relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Lens: 54%.
Rayan Fofana shoots from outside the box, but Jonathan Fischer has it under control
Lens take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Koffi Kouao relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jean-Philippe Gbamin from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxime Colin relieves the pressure with a clearance
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Metz stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Metz.
SENT OFF! Gauthier Hein has been given his second yellow card for removing his shirt. Not very clever!
Ibou Sane from Metz sends an effort wide of target
Ibou Sane provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Gauthier Hein from Metz taps the ball in with the left! An easy finish for Gauthier Hein
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Metz start a counter attack
Alpha Toure from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Lens.
Lens take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxime Colin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jean-Philippe Gbamin from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jonathan Fischer from Metz intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Adrien Thomasson swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ismael Guerti relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Metz: 48%, Lens: 52%.
Safe hands from Robin Risser as he comes out and claims the ball
Giorgi Abuashvili relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lens are in control of the ball.
