Lorient secured an important victory by defeating Metz 2-1 in a closely contested match where the team that made fewer errors emerged as the winner. Goals from Mohamed Bamba in the 19th minute to break the tie and another from Panos Katseris in the 58th minute meant that Metz couldn't gather crucial points in the battle to avoid relegation, remaining tied on points with Lorient, despite Didier Lamkel's goal.

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With this result, Metz and Lorient are tied with 16 points in 16th and 17th place in Ligue 1, and pending the result between Lyon and Marseille, the fight for survival is tighter than ever.