Ibrahima Niane has recorded his first hat-trick for club and country after striking thrice in Metz’s 3-1 defeat of Lorient on Sunday.
The newly promoted Merlucciidaes came to the Stade Saint-Symphorien with the ambition of recording their first win of the 2020-21 campaign, however, they ended up on the losing side.
Pierre-Yves Hamel gave the visitors the lead in the 35th minute - heading past Algeria international goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja after Thomas Monconduit’s freekick was deflected to his path.
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Three minutes before the half-time break, Niane levelled matters from the penalty spot after Madagascar’s Thomas Fontaine had brought him down in the goal area while trying to navigate his way at goal.