The FC Metz players were unable to do better than a 0-0 draw this Sunday afternoon in Orléans and finished the first leg of the championship in eighth place, but still on the edge of the red zone.
It was the match of the poorly ranked Second Women’s League between the FC Metz and theUS Orléans. A match that was especially important not to lose so as not to end the first leg in the red zone. And against all expectations, the Garnets come back with a point which could prove very valuable at the end of the season. Better yet, thanks to great defensive solidity, Marine Morel’s protégés finished the first leg of the championship in eighth place and passed theOGC Nice et Rodez thanks to a better goal difference. Final score 0-0 between the two teams. The return phase begins in two weeks with the reception of Olympique de Marseille at the Saint Symphorien stadium. In addition to this saving defensive solidity, the players of the Croix de Lorraine club will have to quickly find the path to the net to facilitate the maintenance operation.
Following the draw obtained by the FC Metz has Orléans, Marine Morel did not hide his disappointment at not having been able to take the three points. “ Coming away with a point is always positive, but there is still a little bitterness because in this match we showed good things, in possession, in control. We had dangerous situations but we lacked the success and determination to make them happen. In the second half we had some weak moments but mostly strong moments. At the end of the match we hit the crossbar and we missed a one-on-one with the goalkeeper. It’s frustrating. With the other results, a victory would have given us a nice breath of fresh air », admits the garnet coach.
Halfway through, the Messines are doing quite well in the standings despite a lack of victories and a very silent attack. The areas for progress are now clearly identified. “ If we look at our first half of the season, we have the third best defense. We are solid on this point. But we know very well that to have points, you also have to score. And it is in the offensive sector that we must progress, with determination and realism. We are also looking to strengthen ourselves before the end of the transfer window », confirms Marine Morel at the microphone of Let’s Go Metz. There are less than two weeks left to find this reinforcement, if possible before receiving theABOUT next February 2.
-The composition of FC Metz : Genty – Antoine, Ngambu Ngianbi, Petitjean, Feddaoui – Munier, Thivillon, Rougemont, Bethi, Olivieira – Joseph
Photo credits (archives) : Julien Buret – Let’s Go Metz
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