Metz and Monaco have played out a goalless first half at the Stade Saint-Symphorien in Ligue 1.

Leonardo Jardim's men are in search of three points to keep them in the running for European qualification.

The game's first real chance did not fall until the 17th minute as Metz's Florent Malouda broke down the wing to cross for Guirane N'Daw, but he could only send his headed attempt wide of the left post.

The hosts showed real fight in the opening half and Juan Manuel Falcon almost put his side ahead, only for Danijel Subasic to pull off a smart stop at his bottom-left corner.

Monaco soon sprang to life after that opportunity, as Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco played an impressive through ball to Anthony Martial, who sent his shot wide of the target without troubling Anthony Mfa Mezui.

Despite not being able to pick open the Monaco defence, Metz troubled again when Cheick Doukoure had a go from distance, with his shot forcing another good stop from Subasic down low.