In this match between two teams at the top of the Ligue 2 table, neither Lorient (2nd at kick-off) nor Metz (4th) were able to create clear chances in a first period that was more tactical than dynamic. The first strike came from Junior Kroupi (16′), followed by a daring lob attempt from Abergel (18′), but that was about it for the Merlus. Similar observation opposite, even if the Messins created the best situation through Udol, whose first intention recovery from a corner (34′) came close to Yvon Mvogo’s bar.
It was much better in the second half. The Lorientais immediately put the pressure on, but the attempts of Kroupi (47′), Kalulu (48′), Talbi (57′) then Abergel (79′) did not return. Mute at the end of the 90′, the Bretons thus went on to a second match without scoring in Ligue 2, a week after the defeat in Laval.
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2. … but a defense that is little worried
If, offensively, the FCL struggled to be truly dangerous, despite good attempts, particularly in the second half, it will have had the merit of once again keeping its clean sheet. A way to forget last Saturday’s poor performance in Mayenne. In the last five Ligue 2 matches, the Bretons have completed four without conceding a goal. Solid.
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3. Makengo, losing choice
Big surprise from the Lorient starting eleven, preferred to Pagis and Ponceau, Jean-Victor Makengo did not really stand out on Saturday for his second start of the season in Ligue 2. In difficulty during this first period with few opportunities , the 26-year-old midfielder was the victim of the tactical reorganization initiated by Olivier Pantaloni at the restart, with a move to three defenders. Replaced by Formose Mendy after returning from the locker room (46′), the former Nice or Udinese player therefore watched Merlus’ interesting second period from the sidelines.
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4. Lorient is once again leader of Ligue 2
Despite this draw which ultimately satisfies no one, FC Lorient still takes a point against a direct competitor for promotion to Ligue 1. A result which allows the Merlus to regain the lead in the championship, tied on points (34) with Paris FC which dominated Amiens earlier in the day. Metz, which remains 4th, is however only three points behind.
The technical sheet
Arbitrator : M. Benchabane.
Spectators : 13 529
Warnings. Lorient : Laporte (70′), Yongwa (74′), Silva (90’+ 1) ; Metz: Van den Kerkhof (88′).
LORIEN : Mvogo – Kalulu (Silva, 75′), Laporte, Talbi, Yongwa – Katseris (Le Bris, 46′), Abergel (c.), Avom Ebong, Makengo (F. Mendy, 46′) – Soumano, Kroupi (Ponceau). , 75′).
Not entered into play: Leroy (l.) – James, Pagis.
Coach : O. Pants.
METZ : Bodart – Sané, Lô, Candé – Kouao, Jallow (Van den Kerkhof, 83′), Stambouli, Deminguet (Touré, 71′), Udol (c.) – Sabaly (Gueye, 83′), Hein.
Not entered into play: Mirbach (l.), Colin, Diallo, Bokele.
Coach: S. Le Mignan.
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