Mikautadze double boosts Metz in relegation fight

Georges Mikautadze's first-half double gave Metz a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Lens on Friday and secured three vital points for the home club in its bid to avoid relegation from France's top tier. It was Metz’s first win after three consecutive defeats. Although it remains second-to-last, Metz is now level on 26 points with Lorient, the team immediately above it.