Annecy secured a valuable point against Metz (1-1) this weekend at the Parc des Sports d'Annecy in a Ligue 2 match covered by beIN SPORTS. Metz's attacking midfielder Téji Savanier opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick before Annecy striker Kedan Young leveled the score just nine minutes later.
FC Metz took the lead in the 24th minute thanks to a moment of pure class from Téji Savanier. Positioned about twenty meters out, the experienced player curled a shot into the top corner, leaving the Annecy goalkeeper with no chance. This goal, however, was not enough to secure dominance for the visitors. Annecy reacted with character and found the equalizer just nine minutes later. Following a well-executed team move, Kedan Young found the back of the net to bring his team level in the 33rd minute. The score remained unchanged thereafter, despite attempts from both sides.
This point allows Annecy to stays in the upper part of the table. With this result, the Savoyard club now occupies 6th place in the Ligue 2 standings with 7 points. Their record after four matchdays is two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a recent form of DLWW. The team has scored 5 goals and conceded 4, showing a positive goal difference of +1. They are just two points behind the leader, Saint-Étienne, keeping ambitions alive early in the season.
For FC Metz, this draw at Annecy represents a third consecutive match without a win, all ending with the same 1-1 scoreline. This series of draws places the Lorraine club in 7th position in the championship, just behind their opponent of the day. The inability to hold onto a lead in a match, as was the case this Saturday, could become a concern for the Metz manager. Despite Savanier's individual performance, the team failed to preserve its advantage and secure an away win.
Annecy must now turn its attention to its next challenge, an away trip to local rivals Grenoble scheduled for September 4, 2026. Grenoble, currently 13th, will be an opponent within reach for Annecy if they want to confirm their strong start to the season and remain in the race for the top spots. This Alpine derby promises to be intense. The objective will be to build on the defensive solidity shown and the fighting spirit the team displayed against Metz.
