Victorious without glory in Metz in the 32nd finals of the French Cup, OGCN will face another eastern club in the next round. It will be Nancy who will come to compete for qualification in the Round of 16 at the Ray, on January 22 or 23.
The Messins created the illusion for a long time despite playing with 10 men after the expulsion of Grégory Proment. The Metz captain was found guilty of a foul that was not serious against Didier Digard. Shortly after, the Lorrains conceded a goal scored by Neal Maupay in the 27th minute.
In the second half, the Grenats equalized in the 54th minute through Ngbakoto, and the score remained unchanged until the end of regular time.
In extra time, Valentin Eysseric scored twice (96th and 107th) before Bourgeois reduced the deficit in the 114th minute. However, fatigue and pressure prevented the Messins from reaching the decisive penalty shootout.
Nice (L1) beats Metz (Nat) 3 to 2 a.e.t. (halftime: 0 – 1)
Goals
Metz: Ngbakoto (53), T. Bourgeois (114)
Nice: Maupay (27), Eysseric (97, 107)
Warnings:
Metz: Sakho (29), Bamba (48), Inez (58), Cornet (103)
Nice: Digard (39), Palun (83), Kolodziejczak (90+3), Diaz (106)
Exclusions:
Metz: Proment (22)
The teams
Metz: Carrasso – Métanire (Inez 46), Milan, Bamba, Bussmann – Mou. Gueye (Cornet 64), Kashi, Proment (capt.), Ngbakoto – May. N’Doye – Dia. Sakho (T. Bourgeois 80)
Coach: Albert Cartier
Nice: Delle – Palun, K. Gomis, Pejcinovic, Kolodziejczak – Abriel, Digard (capt.) (Anin 87) – Eysseric, C. Meriem (Diaz 66), Bautheac – Maupay (Cvitanich 73)
Coach: Claude Puel
Spectators: 8,120
