Strasbourg see off Metz with first half spark to rise to seventh | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Strasbourg beat Metz 2-1 at Stade de la Meinau. In the 12th minute, Diego Moreira finished a move created by Julio Enciso to give Le Racing the lead. Gauthier Hein levelled from the spot (24.). Martial Godo's glancing header restored the advantage (43.), and Le Racing then controlled the contest, posting 14 attempts to Metz's nine. Le Racing rise from eighth to seventh and visit Lille next, while Metz remain 18th and host Lyon next.

Player of the Match: Diego Moreira scored and drove Le Racing forward with four attempts, six touches in the box and 17 successful final third passes.

Stat of the Match: Diego Moreira completed 17 successful final third passes, the game's clearest supply line for Le Racing.

Three Things We Learned: Le Racing dominated aerially, winning 72.2% of headers. Metz's cutting edge was missing, producing just two shots on target from nine attempts for a 22.2% accuracy. Le Racing combined bite with control, winning 57.7% of duels while completing 90.4% of passes.