00:00Welcome to today's League One match between Angers and Mets at the State
00:10Raymond Copa. This Sunday Clash presents two teams with very different objectives as the
00:14season moves into its decisive phase. Angers in 11th place will see this as a prime opportunity
00:20to climb the table. With 23 points they are positioned comfortably in mid-table but will
00:24be eager to string together consistent results. Manager Alexander Dujou will look to build on
00:29a more resilient defensive display last time out a goalless draw with Paris FC that ended a
00:33three-match losing streak. The attack has been shared with Sadiq Sharif, the top scorer on four
00:38goals. Historically, Angers have a strong record in this fixture losing just twice to Mets in their
00:43last 10 meetings. For Mets, the situation is critical. They sit 18th in the relegation zone
00:48with only 12 points from 19 matches. Their return to League One has been plagued by defensive issues
00:54conceding a league-high 45 goals. Following a change in management, new coach Benoit
00:59Taveno takes charge, seeking his first win to spark a great escape.
01:12The first half was dramatically shaped by an early video assistant referee decision.
01:18In the ninth minute, Mets defender Jean-Philippe Bamman was shown a red card following a VAR check
01:25for a dangerous foul on Angers' midfielder Haris Belkebla. Playing with a numerical advantage,
01:31Angers broke the deadlock in the 25th minute. Forward Louis Mouton found space in the center of
01:37the box and finished with a precise right-footed shot to give the hosts the lead. Mets had a
01:43promising chance missed by Habib Diallo in the fourth minute, while Angers saw efforts from Yasin
01:48Belkdim and Bronco van den Boumen saved or blocked. The second half saw Angers dominate possession
01:55and create numerous chances against the 10 men of Mets. Goalkeeper Jonathan Fisher was kept busy,
02:02making saves from Bronco van den Boumen and a Jordan Lafort header. Angers forward Prosper Peter
02:09missed a close-range header in the 50th minute, and substitute Louis Mouton fired a shot just wide in
02:15the 57th minute. Mets offered Little in attack, with their only notable event a yellow card for
02:21Terry Yegby in the 67th minute for a foul. Both managers utilized their benches with multiple
02:28substitutions, but the final whistle confirmed a victory built on that first half-red card and early
02:34goal.
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