Dieng strikes off the bench as Lorient held by Metz after VAR twist | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Lorient and Metz drew 1-1 in Ligue 1 at the Stade du Moustoir. Sadibou Sané headed in from a Gauthier Hein corner in the 29th minute. Substitute Bamba Dieng levelled from Mohamed Bamba's pass (73.), then a later Dieng finish was ruled out after a VAR review (80.). Lorient carried the greater threat with 16 attempts and five on target to Metz's eight and two. Lorient remain 12th on 19 points and visit Hauts Lyonnais in the Coupe de France next, while Metz stay 18th on 12 and host Montpellier in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Dieng changed the game off the bench, scoring the equaliser, hitting two shots on target and repeatedly asking questions in the box.

Stat of the Match: Lorient registered 16 attempts, more than double Metz's eight, underlining the hosts' sustained pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Metz's set piece threat remains a weapon, with their opener arriving from a corner. Lorient's bench made the difference, as Dieng and Mohamed Bamba combined for the leveller. Despite 57.2% possession, Metz produced just two shots on target, showing control without cutting edge.