Match Report
| Montpellier HSC | Montpellier HSC |  |  | Everton | Everton | ||||||||||||||||
| Sandra Hurley | Sandra Hurley | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Torsten Böhm | T. Böhm |  | 63 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 79 |  | Krunoslav Gorgone | K. Gorgone | ||||||||
| Wayne Vernazza | W. Vernazza |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Les Lisbie | L. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Nick Milburn | N. Milburn | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | Richard Hopkin | R. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Jan Heintze | J. Heintze |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Gavin Merson | G. Merson | |||||||||
| Edwin Roy | E. Roy |  | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Billy Newton | B. Newton | |||||||||
| Noah Rosat | N. Rosat |  | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Danny Mendonca | D. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Christina Loussouarn | C. Loussouarn | | 59 | M | | 7 | | | M | 66 | | Jamie Whelan | J. Whelan | ||||||||
| Krunoslav Boban | K. Boban | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Simon Robson | S. Robson | |||||||||
| Yuriy Sakhnevych | Y. Sakhnevych |  | 50 | A | | 9 | | M | 65 | | Max Sharpe | M. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Alexander Schneider | A. Schneider | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Marcel Kurth | M. Kurth | |||||||||
| Ian Tapia | I. Tapia |  | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 |  | Leonardo Lorenzo | L. Lorenzo | |||||||||
| Stefan Del Vecchio | S. Del Vecchio |  | 69 | G | | 12 | | G | 68 | | Gary McGrory | G. McGrory | |||||||||
| Fausto Galli | F. Galli | | 62 | M | | 13 | | M | 64 | | Steve Dyer | S. Dyer | |||||||||
| Kelvin Wright | K. Wright | | 70 | A | | 14 | | M | 64 | | James Mckay | J. Mckay | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play Everton in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,566 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Everton start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.35
0-0Richard Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Simon Robson who takes it down. Simon Robson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Robson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Böhm who gathers it comfortably.
4.34
0-0Jamie Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.27
0-0Billy Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Whelan. Jamie Whelan plays the ball forward to Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Torsten Böhm as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
10.06
0-0Billy Newton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some superb footwork from Richard Hopkin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.09
Wayne Vernazza runs forward with the ball. Wayne Vernazza passes the ball forward to Ian Tapia. Ian Tapia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Hopkin.
14.56
Krunoslav Boban flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Schneider who takes it down. Alexander Schneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.59
0-0Noah Rosat comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Merson. Noah Rosat is warned by the referee! Gavin Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.50
Krunoslav Boban makes a probing pass to Yuriy Sakhnevych. Yuriy Sakhnevych whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.58
Nick Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Boban. Krunoslav Boban flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Schneider who brings the ball under control. Alexander Schneider shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
27.10
Jan Heintze threads a neat ball through to Krunoslav Boban. Krunoslav Boban controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.04
With a delightful solo run, Noah Rosat stretches the opposition's defence. Noah Rosat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.59
1-0Jan Heintze flicks the ball to his team mate, Christina Loussouarn. Christina Loussouarn knocks the ball forward to Yuriy Sakhnevych. Yuriy Sakhnevych makes a simple pass, allowing Alexander Schneider to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Alexander Schneider provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.26
Nick Milburn threads a neat ball through to Christina Loussouarn. Christina Loussouarn flicks a high pass forward. Ian Tapia collects the pass. Ian Tapia lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
49.41
Wayne Vernazza passes the ball forward to Krunoslav Boban. Krunoslav Boban makes a beautiful solo run. Krunoslav Boban rushes past Gavin Merson! Krunoslav Boban cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Krunoslav Gorgone!
54.01
Simon Robson flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.02
Jan Heintze sees space and advances. Jan Heintze makes a probing pass to Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Tapia. Ian Tapia knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
57.04
Simon Robson makes a probing pass to Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Torsten Böhm!
60.43
2-0Montpellier HSC appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
60.43
Wayne Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Christina Loussouarn collects the pass. With vision, Christina Loussouarn plays the ball forward to Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.21
Billy Newton knocks the ball forward to Jamie Whelan. Jamie Whelan flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Lorenzo. Leonardo Lorenzo lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Kurth. Marcel Kurth makes a deft header but it is miles over!
67.43
Yuriy Sakhnevych flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Schneider who brings the ball under control. Alexander Schneider shoots from 20 yards but Krunoslav Gorgone is on top of it.
73.43
Noah Rosat knocks the ball forward to Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Krunoslav Gorgone who gathers it comfortably.
79.12
Nick Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Krunoslav Boban. Krunoslav Boban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Tapia. Ian Tapia makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
84.59
Christina Loussouarn flicks a high ball forward to Ian Tapia who takes it down. Ian Tapia shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alexander Schneider 34, 39 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Schneider of Montpellier HSC |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Torsten Böhm (GK)
6
2. Wayne Vernazza (DEF)
7
3. Nick Milburn (DEF)
7
4. Jan Heintze (DEF)
7
5. Edwin Roy (DEF)
6
6. Noah Rosat (MID)
6
7. Christina Loussouarn (MID)
6
8. Krunoslav Boban (MID)
8
9. Yuriy Sakhnevych (ATT)
7
10. Alexander Schneider (ATT)
9
11. Ian Tapia (ATT)
7
12. Stefan Del Vecchio (GK)
0
13. Fausto Galli (MID)
0
14. Kelvin Wright (ATT)
0
1. Krunoslav Gorgone (GK)
7
2. Les Lisbie (DEF)
6
3. Richard Hopkin (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Merson (DEF)
6
5. Billy Newton (DEF)
6
6. Danny Mendonca (MID)
6
7. Jamie Whelan (MID)
6
8. Simon Robson (MID)
6
9. Max Sharpe (MID)
6
10. Marcel Kurth (ATT)
6
11. Leonardo Lorenzo (ATT)
6
12. Gary McGrory (GK)
0
13. Steve Dyer (MID)
0
14. James Mckay (MID)
0