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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 14,964 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both OGC Nice and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Serge Christanval.


0.00
The first half starts with OGC Nice kicking off!
2.57
Jean-Louis Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Micka‘l Cygan. Micka‘l Cygan lofts in a cross ball towards Daguyl Tresor. Daguyl Tresor fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.01
Bertrand Warmuz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Fayolle. Robert Fayolle sees Florian Bellotto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Bellotto sees Florian Masudi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Florian Masudi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
8.26
Amdy Kastendeuch runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Amdy Kastendeuch whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Reyes. Jean-Louis Reyes makes a looping header on goal but Angelo Safanjon is on top of it.
9.47
Pierre G. Sulcis sees space and advances. Pierre G. Sulcis runs straight at the defence! Pierre G. Sulcis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.03
Gionatha Marrocolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Angelo Safanjon who gathers it comfortably.
12.56
Alistair Ince hacks Daguyl Tresor from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daguyl Tresor runs off the knock.
12.56
Free kick to OGC Nice just outside the area...
14.24
Jean-Sebastien Sakho takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
16.07
Robert Fayolle changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Robert Fayolle finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
21.47
Amdy Kastendeuch passes the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Sakho. Jean-Sebastien Sakho shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. OGC Nice are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.21
Jean-Sebastien Sakho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daguyl Tresor. Daguyl Tresor knocks in a cross ball towards Micka‘l Cygan. Micka‘l Cygan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.06
Pierre G. Sulcis knocks the ball forward to Aziz Muller. With vision, Aziz Muller laces a weighted ball forward to Florian Bellotto. Florian Bellotto shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.17
Robert Fayolle hits a low pass to Florian Masudi. Florian Masudi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Bernard Douchez through on goal. Bernard Douchez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.38
Alistair Ince changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alistair Ince knocks the ball forward to Manuel Zoppetti but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.56
Jean-Louis Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Daguyl Tresor controls it well on his chest. Daguyl Tresor deftly passes the ball to Jean-Louis Reyes, releasing him through on goal. Alistair Ince comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Louis Reyes. Jean-Louis Reyes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
38.15
Jean-Louis Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Amdy Kastendeuch. Amdy Kastendeuch plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Sebastien Sakho and advances towards the goal... Amdy Kastendeuch takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Angelo Safanjon manages to gather it.
40.07
Jean-Louis Reyes passes the ball forward to Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bertrand Warmuz.
42.25
Zoltan Ngom advances with the ball. Zoltan Ngom knocks the ball forward to Jean-Louis Reyes. Jean-Louis Reyes finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. OGC Nice appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Montpellier HSC start the second half!
47.19
Zoltan Ngom makes a beautiful solo run. Zoltan Ngom knocks in a cross ball towards Daguyl Tresor. Daguyl Tresor makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
53.22
Pierre G. Sulcis flicks a high ball forward to Florian Masudi who takes it down. Florian Masudi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Aziz Muller through on goal. Some good footwork from Aziz Muller provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Cedric Mamouni. What a great pair of hands!
54.51
With some swift thinking, Bernard Douchez plays the ball forward to Robert Fayolle. Robert Fayolle kicks a strong pass forward to Aziz Muller. Aziz Muller shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
60.22
Robert Fayolle hacks Micka‘l Cygan from behind! Robert Fayolle is given a warning by the referee! Micka‘l Cygan stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.51
Jean-Louis Reyes knocks the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Sakho. Jean-Sebastien Sakho shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
66.52
Bernard Douchez flicks a high pass forward. Florian Masudi collects the pass. Florian Masudi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric Mamouni who gathers it comfortably.
71.00
Bernard Douchez passes the ball forward to Des Lampard. Des Lampard advances inside the box! Des Lampard takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Des Lampard!
75.46
Jean-Louis Reyes advances with the ball. Jean-Louis Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Angelo Safanjon manages to gather it.
77.41
OGC Nice have made a substitution with Mickael Doukantie replacing Mathias Neumann .
79.47
Bertrand Warmuz plays a long ball forward. Bernard Douchez knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Bellotto. Florian Bellotto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Cedric Mamouni!
81.44
Mickael Doukantie decides to run forward with the ball. Mickael Doukantie makes a simple pass to Frederic Satorra. Frederic Satorra lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Sakho. Jean-Sebastien Sakho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.32
Pierre G. Sulcis threads a neat ball through to Florian Bellotto. Florian Bellotto whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Douchez. Bernard Douchez makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.48
Amdy Kastendeuch makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Sakho. Jean-Sebastien Sakho knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Louis Reyes. Jean-Louis Reyes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.00
Bernard Douchez knocks the ball forward to Robert Fayolle. Robert Fayolle knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Masudi. Florian Masudi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 27.50%, Midfield: 43.75%, Away team third: 28.75%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daguyl Tresor of OGC Nice

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Alistair Ince (DEF)
5
6
5. Des Lampard (MID)
8
8
7
6
10. Aziz Muller (ATT)
8
11. Florian Masudi (ATT)
7

12. Philipe Levrat (ATT)
0
13. Martial Laurent (MID)
0
14. Patricio Daylly (ATT)
0