Home team Goals 1

Away team Goals 2

Home team Assists 0

Away team Assists 2

Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 2

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 3

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 3

Away team Fouls 2

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 1

Home team Offsides 3

Away team Offsides 2

The highly competitive match between Metz and Lens in Ligue 1 concluded with Lens emerging as the victors with a 2-1 score. The narrow margin of victory can be attributed to lens's better utilization of goal opportunities, demonstrated by their higher number of shots on target (5 compared to Metz's 4). This resulted in two goals by Lens, crediting to their advanced level of offensive performance.

Equally as crucial as their attack, Lens' solid cooperation was evident through their two assists, both of which translated to goals. On the contrary, Metz did not notch any assists, suggesting a lack of synchronization in attacking plays.

Even though Metz had more corner kicks (5 vs. Lens' 3), they failed to convert these opportunities into goals. This exposes a possible weakness in their setup from corner kicks or an outstanding display of Lens' defense in such crucial moments.

In terms of saves, both teams' goalkeepers performed commendably, each making 3 crucial saves, preventing further increase in the goal tally of the opposition. However, Metz needed to focus on work on defensive solidity as they conceded an extra goal.

Interestingly, the match remained highly disciplined with no yellow or red cards from either side. This indicates controlled aggression from both teams which is commendable considering the high stakes of the match.

In a nutshell, Lens managed to outscore Metz with their efficient utilization of offensive opportunities, assisted through impeccable teamwork, despite Metz having an edge on set-piece chances. Metz, however, needs to work on offensive teamwork and capitalizing on set-pieces while maintaining their disciplined conduct on the field.

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