Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Monday November 4, 2024 at 11:01 p.m.
For the last match of the 12th day of Ligue 2, FC Metz went for a precious victory on Corsican soil, winning 1-0 against AC Ajaccio who dominated possession but betrayed by an error in the first period.
In a contested match, the Messins were able to demonstrate defensive solidity and realism to leave Ajaccio with the three points. From the start of the match, the two teams engaged in an intense duel, Ajaccio taking the initiative with mastery of the ball but struggling to create clear chances. The game changed in the 31st minute with a fatal error from the Corsican defense: Anziani, poorly positioned, attempted a back pass intercepted by Hein. The opportunistic Metz striker leaves Sollacaro no chance and gives Metz the advantage (0-1), throwing a chill over the Stade Michel-Moretti.
A great operation for Metz
In the second half, Ajaccio came back with the firm intention of getting back on track. But each attempt comes up against an imperial Alexandre Oukidja on his line, particularly against Ibayi in the 70th minute. The Corsicans, despite their domination, lacked precision in the final passes and struggled to break down the well-established Metz defense.
Metz, under pressure, relies on quick counterattacks to destabilize the Ajaccio defense. Ehin, very active, multiplies dangerous incursions, but the lack of realism of the Garnets, notably with Sabaly who misses several opportunities to widen the gap, prevents Metz from killing the match. Ajaccio tried a final push in stoppage time, but the Messins held on until the final whistle, inflicting the Corsicans with their first defeat of the season at home. For Ajaccio, this poor performance at home is a setback before the reception of Clermont on Friday, where they hope to return to the path of victory to revive their momentum.
