Paris Saint Germain beat Metz 2-1 on Wednesday, 22 September 2021 in Ligue 1. The match was refereed by Jeremie Pignard. It was played at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
First half: Paris Saint Germain took an early lead at 5' when A. Hakimi scored, making the score 0-1. P. Yade received a yellow card for Metz at 19'. Metz leveled the score at 39' when K. Kouyaté scored, with the assist credited to L. Gueye, making the score 1-1.
Second half: Paris Saint Germain made their 1st substitution at 65', with G. Wijnaldum replacing Á. Di María. Paris Saint Germain made their 2nd substitution at 65', with Rafinha replacing Ander Herrera. Metz made their 1st substitution at 66', with L. Gueye replacing F. Boulaya. Metz made their 2nd substitution at 66', with I. Niane replacing N. de Préville. Metz made their 3rd substitution at 67', with P. Yade replacing S. Niakaté. H. Maïga received a yellow card for Metz at 68'. Nuno Mendes received a yellow card for Paris Saint Germain at 69'. D. Bronn received a yellow card for Metz at 73'. Paris Saint Germain made their 3rd substitution at 81', with Nuno Mendes replacing J. Draxler. D. Bronn received a yellow card for Metz at 90+1'. F. Centonze received a yellow card for Metz at 90+1'. D. Bronn received a red card for Metz at 90+1'. Metz made their 4th substitution at 90+3', with V. Pajot replacing B. Traoré. Paris Saint Germain took the lead at 90+5' when A. Hakimi scored, with the assist credited to Neymar, making the score 1-2. A. Oukidja received a yellow card for Metz at 90+7'. Neymar received a yellow card for Paris Saint Germain at 90+7'.
Metz used 4 substitutions while Paris Saint Germain used 3 substitutions. Metz got 6 yellow cards and 1 red card, while Paris Saint Germain got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Paris Saint Germain outshot their opponent (6-15).
- Paris Saint Germain controlled possession (74%).
- Paris Saint Germain had the sharper finishing (2-5 shots on target).
