In a closely contested Ligue 2 encounter, Metz emerged victorious with a 2-1 win against ES Troyes. Metz capitalized on their scoring opportunities, with an early first-half goal in the 41st minute setting the tone. Their decisive second goal in the 81st minute demonstrated their attacking persistence. Despite being reduced to ten men, their resilience was evident as they withstood the pressure Troyes applied after their goal in the 91st minute.

Statistically, Metz showed superior offensive prowess with better utilization of corner kicks, registering five against Troyes's single attempt. This advantage in set-piece opportunities was crucial, allowing Metz to convert territorial control into tangible scoring chances. However, Metz's discipline was lacking, as evidenced by two yellow cards and one red card, which momentarily left them vulnerable.

Although ES Troyes managed to narrow the deficit late in the second half, their inability to generate more corners pointed to ineffective penetration in Metz's defensive third. The disciplined approach of Troyes, reflected in their absence of yellow or red cards, underlined their composed style, but ultimately, their lack of converting such discipline into a greater attacking threat was a decisive factor in their defeat.

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