Good afternoon and welcome to our live text coverage of the Ligue 1 match between Metz and PSG from the Stade Saint-Symphorien! The Parisians are second in the league and although they have continually stuttered in the Ligue 1 title race this season, their two most recent matches were morale boosting wins against Saint Etienne and Angers. Metz, on the other hand, may be ninth but are in awful form considering they have not won since 6th March and have not won in Ligue 1 since late February. We will be bringing you all the build-up, highlights and talking points from the match tonight, so stay tuned ahead of kick-off at 16:00.
Ligue 1 / Matchday 34
Stade Saint-Symphorien / 24.04.2021
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- F. Centonze(46')
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Updated 24/04/2021 at 16:57 GMT
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End of 2nd Half
90+1'
FULL-TIME: Metz 1-3 PSG
It's an unconvincing win for the Parisians after a surprising test from a Metz team who continue their appalling form with a fifth consecutive defeat in spite of showing positive sparks in the second half. After a slightly boring first half dominated by PSG, the home side sprung to life but couldn't overcome the star-studded visitors who benefited considerably from the individual brilliance of Mbappe.
89'
GOAL!!! Icardi makes it 3-1 and puts the game to bed with a cheeky panenka down the middle.
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Penalty
M. Icardi
Paris Saint-Germain
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Goals1
On target1
Fouls against1
Penalties1
88'
IT'S A PENALTY!! Icardi chases a pass into the area and Bronn clumsily sends him down to give away a penalty.
87'
The third change sees Papa Ndiaga Yade come on for Boulaya, who has probably been Metz's best player today.
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On
P. Yade
FC Metz
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Off
F. Boulaya
FC Metz
Assists1
Fouls against1
Free Kicks3
87'
As the second of a triple substitution, Udol also enters the pitch.
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On
M. Udol
FC Metz
Off
T. Delaine
FC Metz
Fouls1
Fouls against1
87'
It's an attacking change for Metz, as Vagner is subbed on for Maiga.
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On
Vagner
FC Metz
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Off
H. Maïga
FC Metz
Fouls1
Fouls against1
Free Kicks2
Corners1
85'
Mbappe goes down holding his knee after colliding with Maiga. He goes off the pitch for treatment before eventually coming back on, but he looks quite uncomfortable.
81'
CLOSE!! Neymar puts Mbappe through on goal and he dinks it over the 'keeper. It's heading in til the onrushing Boulaya arrives to clear it off the line with a flick!
81'
Mauro Icardi is on for Neymar in attack as PSG look to put this game beyond doubt.
On
M. Icardi
Paris Saint-Germain
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Off
Neymar
Paris Saint-Germain
Fouls against2
Wide4
Free Kicks4
Corners7
79'
Di Maria skilfully makes his way past two defenders before teeing up Florenzi, but the Italian defender sends his shot wide.
71'
Bronn gives away a free-kick just outside the are after bringing Neymar down by his shirt.
68'
Metz bring on their top scorer this season Ibrahima Niane for his first game back from injury, which his first appearance since last October.
On
I. Niane
FC Metz
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Off
A. Leya Iseka
FC Metz
Fouls2
Fouls against1
68'
Metz make their first couple of changes too. The first of them sees Kevin N'Doram replace Angban.
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On
K. N'Doram
FC Metz
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Off
V. Angban
FC Metz
Yellow Cards1
Fouls3
Fouls against1
65'
Angel Di Maria enters the fold in place of Sarabia.
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On
Á. Di María
Paris Saint-Germain
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Off
P. Sarabia
Paris Saint-Germain
On target1
Fouls1
Fouls against1
64'
Pochettino makes his first substitution by bringing off Kurzawa for Mitchel Bakker in a like-for-like change at left back.
On
M. Bakker
Paris Saint-Germain
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Off
L. Kurzawa
Paris Saint-Germain
Yellow Cards1
Fouls3
Free Kicks1
60'
Kurzawa becomes the latest player to get a yellow after tripping up Centonze on the wing.
Yellow card
L. Kurzawa
Paris Saint-Germain
Yellow Cards1
Fouls3
59'
GOAL!!! Don't make Mbappe angry or that'll happen! Neymar plays a simple pass to him and he strikes powerfully from outside of the box, with his shot taking a slight deflection off Kouyate's ankle to help it past the gloves of Oukidja.
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Goal
K. Mbappé
Paris Saint-Germain
Goals2
On target2
Yellow Cards1
58'
Mbappe enters the referee's book for dissent.
Yellow card
K. Mbappé
Paris Saint-Germain
Goals1
On target1
Yellow Cards1
56'
SAVED!! Oukidja somehow manages to stop a near-certain goal by keeping out Paredes' close-range volley! Incredible save.
52'
SAVED!! Boulaya causes PSG problems again with a marauding run on the left before whipping in a delightful ball that somehow evades everyone apart from Sarr, who arrives late in the box to shoot through traffic. It's well saved by Navas though.