Metz took the lead in R1 Homiris barrage by beating AS Nancy Lorraine 3-2. Lucas Schnepp opened the score in the 4th minute of play on a penalty. But the players of Nicolas Florentin were surprised and conceded two goals in a row. Led by their supporters, the men of Cédric Clerc even made the break at the 35th minute thanks to their home scorer, Thibaut Jacquel. With two goals ahead at halftime, the Mosellans suffered more in the second half and were unable to avoid the equalizer signed Lucas Schnepp before the hour mark. Despite the repeated attacks of the Nancéiens, the Messins were able to preserve their advantage until the final whistle.