Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade Michel dOrnano where SM Caen play host to Montpellier HSC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
SM Caen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel De Palmas.
The pitch is in good condition.
SM Caen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel De Palmas.
0.00
0-0SM Caen kick off!
9.53
0-0Christina Loussouarn threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Weigel. Markus Weigel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Raoul Manga Guela didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.55
0-0Santino Ardiles flicks a high pass forward. David De Witte collects the pass. David De Witte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Milburn.
14.38
0-0Youri Nikiforov hits a low pass to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson lofts in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. Nick Milburn barges into Sixto Solis. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
20.08
Brandon Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.09
Santino Ardiles darts forward. Santino Ardiles knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Torsten Böhm comfortably punches it away to safety.
27.09
Youri Nikiforov makes a simple pass to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson lofts in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. Nick Milburn catches Sixto Solis on the ankles. Sixto Solis appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
30.37
Santino Ardiles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis lofts in a cross ball towards David De Witte. David De Witte whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Torsten Böhm manages to keep it out.
42.04
0-0Nick Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Krunoslav Boban. Krunoslav Boban runs straight at the opposition's defence. Krunoslav Boban flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Weigel. Markus Weigel tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SM Caen appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The SM Caen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off and get the second half underway!
51.04
0-0Jan Winkler catches Markus Weigel on the ankles. Jan Winkler is warned by the referee! Markus Weigel runs off the knock.
53.32
0-0John Carnot barges into Sixto Solis. The referee calls over John Carnot and shows him a yellow card! Sixto Solis stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.59
1-0Youri Nikiforov advances with the ball. Youri Nikiforov plays a sublime one-two with Sixto Solis and races in on goal... Youri Nikiforov looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Torsten Böhm had no chance!! Goal for SM Caen!
57.29
Jan Heintze launches a long ball forward. Markus Weigel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.13
Christina Loussouarn brings the ball forward. Christina Loussouarn knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
60.12
Jan Heintze flicks a high ball forward to Christina Loussouarn who takes it down. Christina Loussouarn makes a simple pass to Markus Weigel. Markus Weigel tries a spectacular long range effort. Raoul Manga Guela gets down and covers it.
61.51
Mark Gray sees a break and surges forward. Mark Gray hits a low pass to David De Witte. David De Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Torsten Böhm is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.18
Boubacar Olivier Sié deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Nikiforov. Youri Nikiforov makes a probing pass to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
66.31
Mark Gray flicks a high ball forward to Carl Bridge who takes it down. Carl Bridge hits a low pass to Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
67.08
Simo Forssell threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.21
Simo Forssell sees Kelvin Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kelvin Wright runs straight at the defence! Kelvin Wright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.39
2-0SM Caen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.39
Krunoslav Boban flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Wright collects the pass. Kelvin Wright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.14
Christina Loussouarn flicks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
83.15
2-0Jan Winkler sees Santino Ardiles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santino Ardiles passes the ball forward to Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis lofts in a cross ball towards Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Jan Heintze comes in with a late challenge on Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.13
Jan Heintze flicks a high pass forward to Krunoslav Boban who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Krunoslav Boban stretches the opposition's defence. Krunoslav Boban knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Winkler.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Raoul Manga Guela (GK)
6
2. Boubacar Olivier Sié (DEF)
6
3. Mark Gray (DEF)
6
4. Jan Winkler (DEF)
6
5. Lennart Seifert (MID)
6
6. Santino Ardiles (MID)
7
7. Youri Nikiforov (MID)
9
8. Carl Bridge (MID)
6
9. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson (ATT)
6
10. David De Witte (ATT)
7
11. Sixto Solis (ATT)
9
12. Stephane Tronche (ATT)
0
13. Hakan Kayis (ATT)
0
14. Toifilou Maurel (ATT)
0
1. Torsten Böhm (GK)
7
2. Herve Cordonnier (DEF)
6
3. Nick Milburn (DEF)
6
4. Jan Heintze (DEF)
6
5. John Carnot (DEF)
5
6. Simo Forssell (MID)
6
7. Krunoslav Boban (MID)
7
8. Christina Loussouarn (MID)
7
9. Brandon Thompson (MID)
6
10. Kelvin Wright (ATT)
6
11. Markus Weigel (ATT)
6
12. Stefan Del Vecchio (GK)
0
13. Davide Petrachi (DEF)
0
14. Alexander Schneider (ATT)
0