Stephane Le Mignan has called on Metz players to adopt a more aggressive strategy in their upcoming relegation/promotion play-off second leg against Reims, following a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Metz initially led with a goal from captain Matthieu Udol, but Reims equalized shortly after halftime. With both teams finishing their first leg level, Metz aims to outclass Reims and secure immediate promotion back to Ligue 1 by improving their clinical edge. Meanwhile, Reims is under pressure, juggling the upcoming Coupe de France final against Paris Saint-Germain and the crucial return leg.
"It was a hard-fought match without either side managing to gain the upper hand over the other," Le Mignan stated, emphasizing the competitive nature of the draw.
"We dominated the start of the match, and we managed to open the scoring. I think the lead was deserved at half-time, but the second half was more balanced," Le Mignan noted.
"We then had a few opportunities that we handled poorly. Now, we will focus on the return match with determination," Le Mignan urged his players.
Metz's expected goals (xG) total of 0.78 outperformed Reims' 0.59, indicating potential for improvement in the next leg.
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