SM Caen. Cruel defeat in Metz due to a lack of efficiency

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The Caen Malherbe Stadium knew it wouldn’t be an easy match to Metz ce Saturday November 9, 2024. The squad was weakened, particularly with the absence of Valentin Henry on the right-back position. Nicolas Seube therefore put Diabé Bolumbu on to compensate for his absence, as against Bastia (2-0). The 4-2-3-1 composition was a good bet despite the defeat (1-0). Only the lack of efficiency is to be regretted for this meeting.

Caen hits the post twice

The first chances of the match arrive quickly. Clemency repels a long shot from Jallow deflected by a defender (3rd). The response from Caen did not take long. Bilal Brahimi centre in the Metz area and finds Mendy of the head, whose shot fails on the post (6ᵉ). During the first 20 minutes, possession was largely to the advantage of the Malherbistes, as were the chances. A coup franc very well taken from Rajot scares the local guard (16ᵉ).

Unfortunately, a long period of domination without effectiveness can turn against itself. This lack of Caen success is replaced by a strong moment from Metz, forcing the defense to sometimes intervene on the edge of the penalty. On a beautiful messina combination with Bokele at the start, he passes it to Hein who gives it to Jallow. While we imagine that the latter is going to shoot, he finally hands it to Hein who now has the necessary space to score (1-0, 26th).

In response, Mendy receives the ball in the area, but, hampered by the goalkeeper, Brahimi recovers, gets rid of Oukidja and gives it back to Mendy who has free rein. Caen’s top scorer shoots without control and hits the post for the second time in the meeting. The match is at high intensity. The ball is moving on both sides. Metz offers one last action before the break in added time.

“There’s not much missing, we have situations to score. It’s an open match.”

Fatal lack of effectiveness

Back from the locker room, the ball circulates a little more and the intensity has dropped a little, compared to the first half. The first big action that presents itself is a shot from Metz which goes well over (52nd). Several SM Caen centers appear dangerous, without ever really finding a buyer. There are also a few shots, easy to catch for the opposing goalkeeper, but no clear opportunities. In the 64th minute, Nicolas Seube begins to bring in new blood, replacing Mickael Le Bihan by Tidiam Gomis.

Alexandre Mendyin a rather ideal position, receives a strong pass on the ground in the Metz area in the 68th minute. He hits without control, probably the best thing to do in this situation, but she gets over it. Shortly after, the incoming Godson Kyeremehon a run to the right, strikes, but is repelled by Oukidja (72ᵉ). Caen seems to be getting closer to an equalizer, but in a match like this, the trend can quickly swing one way or the other. It’s definitely an evening without Mendy. He attempts a pivotal shot in the 79th minute, but hampered by a defender, he misses the target when he turns around.

At the end of the match, there were a few last chances, which did not find the back of the net. It’s a shame for the Stade Malherbe de Caen, who nevertheless put in a good performance this evening apart from the lack of efficiency. For the 14th day, Caen will receive Rodez Aveyron the Friday November 22, 2024.

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