Reims 1-3 Metz (2-4 agg): Stunning long-range lob clinches visitors Ligue 1 return - Soccer News
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Gauthier Hein led Metz to victory over Reims with a stunning extra-time goal, helping his boyhood club secure a return to Ligue 1 after last year's relegation. Metz's journey was marked by resilience, as they came from behind to level the match and eventually win 3-1, progressing 4-2 on aggregate. Despite Reims initially leading through Ange Tia's goal, they faltered under pressure and allowed Metz to capitalize, showcasing the changing dynamics of playoff fixtures between top and lower-league teams.
Gauthier Hein's perfect extra-time strike against Reims helped Metz secure a return to Ligue 1, overcoming last year's relegation heartbreak.
Metz overturned a goal deficit to secure their place in Ligue 1, showcasing resilience after last year's painful relegation play-off loss.
Substitute Mamadou Diakhon wasted a key opportunity that could have secured victory for Reims, allowing Metz to take control of the match.
With a brilliant lob from near half-way, Hein sealed Metz's return to Ligue 1, illustrating his impact after rejoining his boyhood club.
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