Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Girondins de Bordeaux. A crowd of 18,201 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Manfa Benyachou.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Manfa Benyachou.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Montpellier HSC kicking off!
8.57
0-0Jean-Luc Ngotty barges into Jean Chr. Loko. The referee calls over Jean-Luc Ngotty and warns him to calm down! Jean Chr. Loko stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.55
0-0Philippe Dacourt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abdeliah Traore. Abdeliah Traore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.35
0-0Jean-Luc Ngotty hits a low pass to Pedro Pichichi. Pedro Pichichi runs straight at the defence! Pedro Pichichi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.12
0-0With imagination, Fausto Galli picks a pass forward to Ian Tapia. Ian Tapia knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Wright but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.07
0-0Kaba Condi chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Loko. Jean Chr. Loko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Tapia. Ian Tapia lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Djibrill Vanvynckt!
27.10
Philippe Dacourt flicks a high pass forward. Abdeliah Traore collects the pass. Abdeliah Traore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
33.41
John Carnot chips the ball to his team mate, Christina Loussouarn. With a delightful solo run, Christina Loussouarn stretches the opposition's defence. Christina Loussouarn knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Wright. With a superhuman jump, Kelvin Wright connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Djibrill Vanvynckt reads it well. Excellent keeping!
34.35
Kaba Condi threads a neat ball through to Jean Chr. Loko. Jean Chr. Loko flicks a high pass forward. Yuriy Sakhnevych controls it well on his chest. Yuriy Sakhnevych knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Westwood.
38.11
Davide Petrachi flicks a high pass forward. Christina Loussouarn controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Christina Loussouarn stretches the opposition's defence. Christina Loussouarn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. Girondins de Bordeaux also appear unchanged since the first half. The Girondins de Bordeaux players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off the second half!
49.45
Jean-Luc Ngotty barges into Jean Chr. Loko. The referee brings Jean-Luc Ngotty to one side and gives him another warning! Jean Chr. Loko stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.43
Fausto Galli makes a beautiful solo run. Fausto Galli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Djibrill Vanvynckt reads it well. Fabulous save!
54.36
Herve Cordonnier laces a weighted ball forward to Jean Chr. Loko. Jean Chr. Loko knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Tapia. Ian Tapia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Djibrill Vanvynckt.
55.08
0-0Kelvin Wright takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Ronan Serredszum reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.46
0-0Montpellier HSC appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
72.08
0-0Jean Chr. Loko kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Tapia. Ian Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Yuriy Sakhnevych. With a superhuman jump, Yuriy Sakhnevych connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Harvey Westwood sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
77.49
0-0Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Dominic Gough replacing Ronan Serredszum .
83.08
Christina Loussouarn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Tapia. Ian Tapia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Djibrill Vanvynckt of Girondins de Bordeaux |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Torsten Böhm (GK)
6
2. Herve Cordonnier (DEF)
6
3. Kaba Condi (DEF)
7
4. Davide Petrachi (DEF)
7
5. John Carnot (DEF)
6
6. Jean Chr. Loko (MID)
7
7. Fausto Galli (MID)
7
8. Christina Loussouarn (MID)
8
9. Kelvin Wright (ATT)
7
10. Ian Tapia (ATT)
7
11. Yuriy Sakhnevych (ATT)
6
12. Stefan Del Vecchio (GK)
0
13. Arto Malmberg (DEF)
0
14. Alexander Schneider (ATT)
0
1. Djibrill Vanvynckt (GK)
9
2. Harvey Westwood (DEF)
7
3. Ludovic Fellahi (DEF)
6
4. Diego Birindelli (DEF)
6
5. Regis Maqua (DEF)
6
6. Julien Brouard (MID)
6
7. Philippe Dacourt (MID)
7
8. Ronan Serredszum (MID)
6
9. Jean-Luc Ngotty (MID)
5
10. Abdeliah Traore (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Pichichi (ATT)
6
12. Glynn Barmby (ATT)
0
13. Jocelyn Lecour (GK)
0
14. Dominic Gough (ATT)
6