VAR denies Rennes late winner as Metz end eight-match run | OneFootball

Rennes 0-0 Metz at Roazhon Park, the draw halting the hosts' eight-match winning run in this fixture.

Pape Sy kept Metz level early on with sharp stops from Valentin Rongier and Arnaud Nordin as Rennes controlled the ball and territory.

In the 63rd minute Ludovic Blas struck the bar from the right side after a Przemysław Frankowski cross. Moments later the pressure built through set pieces and crosses.

After a triple change, Mousa Al‑Taamari flashed a left-footer just wide from the right channel (68.).

Anthony Rouault thought he had won it, but a VAR review ruled his finish out for offside (89.).

Rennes still created late chances, with Estéban Lepaul heading narrowly wide in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time from a Valentin Rongier delivery.

Rennes finished with 25 attempts and 67.9% possession, repeatedly working openings from wide areas. Sy produced eight saves for Metz in a standout display, and the visitors made 41 clearances to survive the onslaught.

Next, Rennes visit Brest in Ligue 1. Metz host Nantes next.