Metz held as 10-man Nantes survive late VAR twist | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Metz and Nantes drew 0-0 in Ligue 1. The turning point came in the 39th minute when Les Canaris defender Tylel Tati was sent off with a straight red. Deep in the sixth minute of second half stoppage time, VAR overturned Gauthier Hein's strike to deny the hosts a winner. Metz dominated with 66.2% possession and 19 attempts, but Anthony Lopes made five saves. Metz remain 18th and visit Marseille next, while Les Canaris stay 17th and head to Auxerre.

Player of the Match: Anthony Lopes kept Les Canaris level with five saves, including two first half stops from Bouna Sarr.

Stat of the Match: Metz attempted 19 shots, a volume that reflected 66.2% possession but lacked a decisive finish.

Three Things We Learned: Jean-Philippe Gbamin completed 66 of 68 passes and created a big chance, underpinning Metz's control. Les Canaris produced 27 clearances after the first half dismissal, illustrating how deep they defended. Metz delivered 28 crosses at 35.7% accuracy, yet Habib Diallo's three attempts were all off target.