FC Metz became the third team promoted to Ligue 1 this season despite a furious late push from Le Havre.
On the final day of the season on Friday, Metz lost 1-0 at Lens while Le Havre, managed by former United States coach Bob Bradley, defeated Bourg-Peronnas 5-0.
Both Metz and Le Havre finished level on 65 points with a plus-15 goal difference, and Metz were awarded third place and promotion because of their superior goals scored -- 54 to Le Havre's 52.
One more goal would have seen Le Havre go through in their place, and they very nearly had it.