“Alimami Gory opens the scoring with a left-footed strike into the left corner after Ciro Immobile's missed chance from Hamari Traoré's cross”
Pivotal“Substitute Giorgi Kvilitaia equalizes immediately after coming on, finishing a Sadibou Sané through ball into the right corner”
Pivotal“Otávio restores Paris's lead with a spectacular right-footed shot into the top left corner, assisted by Ciro Immobile”
Pivotal“Ilan Kebbal wraps up the victory with a late corner conversion, heading Diego Coppola's assist into the right corner”
Metz
Paris
Outstanding performance
Paris•MidfielderParis secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Metz in a match that showcased their clinical finishing despite relatively even possession (49% vs 51%). After taking an early lead through Alimami Gory on 21 minutes, Paris were momentarily pegged back when substitute Giorgi Kvilitaia equalized just a minute after coming on for the injured Habib Diallo. However, Paris regained control in the second half with Otávio's precise finish from Ciro Immobile's assist before Ilan Kebbal sealed the win with a late corner conversion. The victory demonstrates Paris's ability to capitalize on their chances, converting 4 big chances into 3 goals while Metz struggled with their finishing, missing 2 big chances despite outshooting Paris 13-15.
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Missed chance. Willem Geubbels from Paris FC shot with his right foot from the right side of the box after a quick counterattack.
Corner awarded to Metz after a foul by Diego Coppola.
Corner awarded to Metz after a foul by Samir Chergui.
Lucas Michal's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Benjamin Stambouli.
Offside called against Metz. Giorgi Kvilitaia is offside.
assist: Diego Coppola
Goal! Paris FC leads 3-1 with Ilan Kebbal scoring from the center of the box with a right-footed shot into the right corner, assisted by Diego Coppola's header from a corner.
Paris FC wins a corner after Koffi Kouao concedes.
Substitution for Paris FC: Nhoa Sangui replaces Thibault De Smet.
Substitution for Paris FC: Mathieu Cafaro replaces Luca Koleosho due to injury.
Metz wins a corner after Rudy Matondo concedes.
New attacking attempt. Jahyann Pandore from Metz takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Obed Nkambadio from Paris FC. The assist was provided by Giorgi Tsitaishvili.
Offside called against Paris FC. Luca Koleosho is offside.
Willem Geubbels' right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Luca Koleosho provided the assist.
Giorgi Tsitaishvili from Metz attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but Obed Nkambadio from Paris FC makes a save in the right corner. The assist was provided by Jean-Philippe Gbamin.
Bouna Sarr from Metz won a free kick on the left wing.
Lucas Michal from Metz had a missed opportunity, heading the ball from the center of the box just to the left. Giorgi Tsitaishvili provided the assist.
Willem Geubbels had a missed chance for Paris FC, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box but missing to the left. Ilan Kebbal provided the assist.
Substitution for Paris FC: Adama Camara replaces Hamari Traoré.
Substitution for Paris FC: Willem Geubbels replaces Ciro Immobile.
New attacking attempt. Giorgi Tsitaishvili of Metz has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved by Paris FC goalkeeper Obed Nkambadio. The assist was made by Gauthier Hein.
Substitution for Metz: Benjamin Stambouli replaces Jessy Deminguet.
Substitution for Metz: Lucas Michal replaces Nathan Mbala.
Substitution for Metz: Jahyann Pandore replaces Terry Yegbe.
Nathan Mbala from Metz had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but it went just to the left.
Corner awarded to Paris FC after Pape Sy concedes.
New attacking attempt. Luca Koleosho of Paris FC takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Pape Sy of Metz. The assist comes from Ciro Immobile.
Corner awarded to Paris FC after Terry Yegbe concedes.
Missed chance. Vincent Marchetti from Paris FC shot with his left foot from outside the box.
assist: Ciro Immobile
Goal! Paris FC leads 2-1 after Otávio scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Ciro Immobile.
Rudy Matondo from Paris FC won a free kick on the left wing.
Rudy Matondo from Paris FC won a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Paris FC: Vincent Marchetti replaces Alimami Gory.
Foul committed by Nathan Mbala of Metz.
Foul committed by Nathan Mbala of Metz.
Alimami GoryYellow CardAlimami Gory of Paris FC receives a yellow card for a foul.
Giorgi Tsitaishvili from Metz won a free kick on the left wing.
Alimami Gory from Paris FC commits a foul.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Giorgi Tsitaishvili from Metz.
Substitution for Metz: Bouna Sarr replaces Michel Mboula.
Luca Koleosho from Paris FC won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Nathan Mbala of Metz.
Otávio from Paris FC won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Gauthier Hein of Metz.
Giorgi Tsitaishvili from Metz missed a chance with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, assisted by Giorgi Kvilitaia.
New attacking attempt. Giorgi Kvilitaia from Metz takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Obed Nkambadio from Paris FC. The assist comes from Nathan Mbala.
New attacking attempt. Rudy Matondo of Paris FC heads the ball from the center of the box, but Pape Sy of Metz saves it in the left corner. The assist came from Ilan Kebbal's cross.
Ilan Kebbal from Paris FC had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but the ball went high. Ciro Immobile provided the assist.
The second half starts with the match tied at 1-1 between Metz and Paris FC.
The first half ends with Metz and Paris FC tied at 1-1.
Giorgi Tsitaishvili of Metz won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Diego Coppola of Paris FC.
Otávio from Paris FC won a free kick in defense.
Foul by Giorgi Kvilitaia of Metz.
Ilan KebbalYellow CardIlan Kebbal of Paris FC receives a yellow card for a foul.
Jessy Deminguet from Metz won a free kick in defense.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Foul committed by Otávio against Paris FC.
Giorgi Kvilitaia from Metz won a free kick in an attacking position.
Ciro Immobile from Paris FC attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is saved in the left corner by Pape Sy from Metz, with an assist from Alimami Gory.
Metz wins a corner after Obed Nkambadio concedes.
New attacking attempt. Giorgi Kvilitaia heads the ball from the center of the box, but Obed Nkambadio saves it in the right corner. The assist came from Nathan Mbala's cross.
Luca Koleosho from Paris FC attempts an attack, shooting with his right foot from long distance on the left. The shot is saved in the left corner by Pape Sy from Metz.
Koffi KouaoYellow CardKoffi Kouao from Metz receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Koffi Kouao of Metz.
Ilan Kebbal from Paris FC won a free kick on the left wing.
Jessy Deminguet of Metz won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Samir Chergui of Paris FC.
Rudy Matondo from Paris FC had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the shot went to the left after a corner.
Corner awarded to Paris FC after Nathan Mbala concedes.
Koffi Kouao from Metz won a free kick in defense.
Luca Koleosho from Paris FC committed a foul.
Foul committed by Jean-Philippe Gbamin of Metz.
Ilan Kebbal from Paris FC won a free kick in an attacking position.
assist: Sadibou Sané
Goal! Metz equalizes to 1-1 against Paris FC. Giorgi Kvilitaia scores for Metz with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Sadibou Sané with a through ball.
Substitution for Metz: Giorgi Kvilitaia replaces Habib Diallo due to injury.
Rudy Matondo of Paris FC won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Jessy Deminguet for Metz.
Goal! Paris FC takes the lead 1-0 with Alimami Gory scoring from the center of the box with a left-footed shot into the left corner.
Ciro Immobile from Paris FC missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box. The assist came from Hamari Traoré, who provided a cross.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Rudy Matondo from Paris FC.
Michel MboulaYellow CardMichel Mboula from Metz receives a yellow card for a foul.
VAR is checking a penalty for Paris FC.
The VAR decision confirms that there is no penalty for Paris FC.
Penalty awarded to Paris FC after Alimami Gory is fouled in the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Metz after Hamari Traoré concedes.
Metz wins a corner after Luca Koleosho concedes.
Corner awarded to Metz after Luca Koleosho concedes.
Luca Koleosho from Paris FC committed a foul.
Nathan Mbala from Metz won a free kick in defense.
