FC Metz and AS Saint-Étienne draw 2-2 in dramatic Ligue 2 match

Ligue 2 FC Metz AS Saint-Étienne football player injury

In a dramatic Ligue 2 encounter, FC Metz and AS Saint-Étienne played to a 2-2 draw. Saint-Étienne initially took a commanding 2-0 lead through goals from Kévin Pedro and Augustine Boakye, but Metz staged a late comeback with strikes from Abdourahmane Mbodj and Jessy Deminguet to secure a point.

Despite the draw, Saint-Étienne faces several challenges. Captain and central defender Julien Le Cardinal left the pitch limping in the 86th minute following a contact in the first half; coach Ian Cathro remains uncertain about the severity of the injury. Additionally, defender Sohaib Naïr received criticism for a poor performance, receiving a 4/10 rating from Le Progrès following several errors during the match.

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AS Saint-Étienne · FC Metz · Ian Cathro · Julien Le Cardinal · Ligue 2 · Luc Holtz · Saint-Symphorien · Sohaib Naïr · beIN SPORTS 1

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[○ 1 SOURCE] FC Metz is in sixth place in Ligue 2 with nine points.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The match between FC Metz and AS Saint-Étienne is broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1.
[○ 1 SOURCE] AS Saint-Étienne is the current leader of Ligue 2 with 15 points.
[○ 1 SOURCE] FC Metz has lost only one of its last 34 home matches in Ligue 2. www.vosgesmatin.fr
[○ 1 SOURCE] AS Saint-Étienne has led in score during 54% of their playing time this season.
[○ 1 SOURCE] AS Saint-Étienne has 62 historical victories against FC Metz.