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 16,870 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martial Vanvynckt.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girondins de Bordeaux appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martial Vanvynckt.
0.00
0-0Montpellier HSC start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.54
0-0Amara Vahirua threads a neat ball through to Abdeliah Azzopardi. Abdeliah Azzopardi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
4.16
0-0Yves Delporte passes the ball forward to Xavier Machado. Xavier Machado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amara Vahirua. Amara Vahirua whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Angelo Safanjon didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.10
0-0Jean Eloi hacks Manuel Zoppetti from behind! Jean Eloi is shown the yellow card! Manuel Zoppetti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.12
0-0Amara Vahirua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Machado. Xavier Machado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.34
Mathias Gueguen threads the ball through to Amara Vahirua. Amara Vahirua flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Yves Villechalane collects the pass. Pierre-Yves Villechalane lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento heads the ball goalwards but Angelo Safanjon is on top of it.
10.25
0-0Jean Eloi barges into Des Lampard. The referee warns Jean Eloi to calm down! Des Lampard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.21
Abdeliah Azzopardi comes in with a late challenge on Pierre G. Sulcis. The referee calls over Abdeliah Azzopardi and warns him to calm down! Pierre G. Sulcis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.41
Eric Hemdani makes a beautiful solo run. Eric Hemdani shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
20.26
0-0Duarte Nascimento makes a simple pass to Amara Vahirua. Amara Vahirua rushes past Pierre G. Sulcis! Pierre G. Sulcis comes in with a late challenge on Amara Vahirua. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
22.19
Eric Hemdani barges into Pierre-Yves Villechalane. The referee warns Eric Hemdani to calm down! Pierre-Yves Villechalane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.13
With a delightful solo run, Des Lampard stretches the opposition's defence. Des Lampard shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
33.38
Youl Alidor Née flicks a high pass forward to Amara Vahirua who brings the ball under control. Amara Vahirua sees Duarte Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Nascimento shoots from long range but Angelo Safanjon reads it well. Fabulous save!
34.32
Des Lampard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seb Richert. Seb Richert tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
36.54
Mathias Gueguen darts forward. Mathias Gueguen flicks a high pass forward. Jean Eloi comfortably collects the pass. Jean Eloi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Angelo Safanjon gets down and covers it.
38.32
Pierre G. Sulcis makes a strong solo run forward. Pierre G. Sulcis flicks a high pass forward. Seb Richert easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seb Richert shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Cesar Valente!
40.39
Duarte Nascimento clumsily knocks into Eric Hemdani. Duarte Nascimento is given a warning by the referee! Eric Hemdani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.07
0-0Alistair Ince clumsily knocks into Pierre-Yves Villechalane. The referee calls over Alistair Ince and shows him a yellow card! Pierre-Yves Villechalane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.12
1-0Eric Hemdani hits a low pass to Seb Richert. Seb Richert flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Douchez. Bernard Douchez lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Fayolle. Robert Fayolle flicks the ball with his head 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. Girondins de Bordeaux also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Girondins de Bordeaux kick off the second half!
47.46
1-0Pierre G. Sulcis sees a break and surges forward. Pierre G. Sulcis threads a neat ball through to Robert Fayolle. Robert Fayolle sees Seb Richert just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Youl Alidor Née barges into Seb Richert. Seb Richert appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
51.47
Youl Alidor Née makes a probing pass to Jean Eloi. Jean Eloi knocks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Machado. Xavier Machado knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
55.54
Abdeliah Azzopardi flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.16
Youl Alidor Née makes a probing pass to Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Villechalane. Pierre-Yves Villechalane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Angelo Safanjon punches it away to safety.
60.34
1-0Girondins de Bordeaux have made a substitution with Jean-Michel Chagot replacing Pierre-Yves Villechalane .
61.35
Eric Hemdani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Douchez. Bernard Douchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Masudi. Florian Masudi advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Florian Masudi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.22
Abdeliah Azzopardi catches Pierre G. Sulcis on the ankles. The referee warns Abdeliah Azzopardi again to calm down! Pierre G. Sulcis stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.04
Manuel Zoppetti brings the ball forward. Manuel Zoppetti shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.19
2-0With imagination, Eric Hemdani plays the ball forward to Philipe Levrat. Philipe Levrat threads the ball through to Des Lampard. Des Lampard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernard Douchez but the linesman indicates offside!
73.10
Robert Fayolle flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Sulcis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierre G. Sulcis kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Masudi. Florian Masudi rushes past Mathias Gueguen! Some good footwork from Florian Masudi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.28
Mathias Gueguen flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Machado collects the pass. Xavier Machado makes a probing pass to Abdeliah Azzopardi. Abdeliah Azzopardi whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Michel Chagot. Jean-Michel Chagot jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
83.40
Youl Alidor Née knocks the ball forward to Jean Eloi. Jean Eloi knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Nascimento. Duarte Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Jean Eloi. Jean Eloi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Angelo Safanjon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.17
With imagination, Xavier Machado picks a pass forward to Jean-Michel Chagot. Jean-Michel Chagot shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Robert Fayolle 44 Florian Masudi 61, 73 | Jean Eloi 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Florian Masudi of Montpellier HSC |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Angelo Safanjon (GK)
7
2. Pierre G. Sulcis (DEF)
7
3. Eric Hemdani (DEF)
6
4. Alistair Ince (DEF)
5
5. Robert Fayolle (MID)
8
6. Bernard Douchez (MID)
7
7. Des Lampard (MID)
6
8. Manuel Zoppetti (MID)
6
9. Florian Masudi (ATT)
9
10. Philipe Levrat (ATT)
6
11. Seb Richert (ATT)
6
12. Alfredo Moreno (MID)
0
13. Wilfried Ziani (ATT)
0
14. Bertrand Warmuz (DEF)
0
1. Cesar Valente (GK)
6
2. Yves Delporte (DEF)
6
3. Youl Alidor Née (DEF)
6
4. Mathias Gueguen (DEF)
6
5. Peter Summerbee (DEF)
6
6. Jean Eloi (MID)
7
7. Amara Vahirua (MID)
7
8. Xavier Machado (MID)
6
9. Abdeliah Azzopardi (ATT)
6
10. Duarte Nascimento (ATT)
7
11. Pierre-Yves Villechalane (ATT)
6
12. Alex Souness (GK)
0
13. Kaba Cool (GK)
0
14. Jean-Michel Chagot (DEF)
6