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The match was played at the Stade Saint-Symphorien stadium in LONGEVILLE-LèS-METZ on Sunday and it started at 1:00 pm local time. The referee was Florent Batta.
Metz started with a aggressive line-up. On the other side, Reims adopted for a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Metz – Formation
Frédéric Antonetti decided to play with the following team: Alexandre Oukidja, Fabien Centonze, Dylan Bronn, Boubakar Kouyate, Matthieu Udol, Digbo Maiga, Vincent Pajot, Pape Matar Sarr, Lamine Gueye, Ibrahima Niane and Cheick Tidiane Sabaly.
The home team had on the bench: Warren Tchimbembé, Papa Ndiaga Yade, Vagner Dias, Sofiane Alakouch, Marc-Aurele Caillard, Thomas Delaine, Sikou Niakate, Boubacar Traore and Amine Bassi.
Reims – Formation
On the other side, Óscar Antonetti played with: Predrag Rajković, Andrew Gravillon, Wout Faes, Yunis Abdelhamid, Thomas Foket, Marshall Munetsi, Moreto Cassama, Ghislain Konan, Ilan Kebbal, Mathieu Cafaro and El Bilal Toure.
They had on the bench: Dion Lopy, Fodé Doucouré, Valon Berisha, Hugo Ekitike, Alexis Flips, Xavier Chavalerin, Nathanael Mbuku, Bilal Brahimi and Yehvann Diouf.
Metz was in firm control of the ball 58% while Reims was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Match Timeline
After this match, Metz will have 2 points while Reims will have 3 points.
In the next match in the Ligue 1, Metz will host Troyes on the 12th of September with a 3-0 head to head in favor of Troyes (1 draw). Reims will play away Rennes on the 12th of September with a 7-4 head to head in favor of Reims (3 draw).