Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 17,319 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dianbobo Ngom.
The pitch is in poor condition.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dianbobo Ngom.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Montpellier HSC kicking off!
6.04
0-0Sidney Toyes threads the ball through to Frank Stone. Frank Stone makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Julian Reimers. Julian Reimers rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.44
Sidney Toyes makes a beautiful solo run. Sidney Toyes whips in a cross ball towards Eric Gelb. Eric Gelb powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.32
Sidney Toyes kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane De Cicco. Stephane De Cicco threads a neat ball through to Eric Gelb. Eric Gelb plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Tatarian and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eric Gelb shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
12.41
0-0Devanir Baudet chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Bradaia. Leonardo Bradaia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.57
0-0Martin Tatarian catches Philippe Ginola on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philippe Ginola runs off the knock.
16.17
With vision, Philippe Ginola plays the ball forward to Devanir Baudet. Devanir Baudet brings the ball forward. Devanir Baudet knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.28
Devanir Baudet hits a low pass to Lennart Brehme. Lennart Brehme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.20
1-0Cyril Deroff brings the ball forward. Cyril Deroff hits a low pass to Frank Stone. Frank Stone skips past Philippe Ginola! Frank Stone takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for OGC Nice!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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
The second half starts with OGC Nice kicking off!
48.02
Sidney Toyes passes the ball forward to Eric Gelb. Eric Gelb lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Tatarian. Martin Tatarian flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.18
Denny Van Mol hacks Leonardo Bradaia from behind! Denny Van Mol is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Bradaia runs off the knock.
59.30
Leonardo Bradaia chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Brehme. Lennart Brehme advances inside the box! Lennart Brehme side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jacob Todd with no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
75.54
Neil Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Brehme comfortably collects the pass. Lennart Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Bradaia. Leonardo Bradaia rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.13
Lennart Brehme flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Bradaia who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Bradaia whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Brehme. Lennart Brehme outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.36
Neil Dalglish darts forward. Neil Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Todd who gathers it comfortably.
81.42
Stephane De Cicco threads a neat ball through to Frank Stone. Frank Stone whips in a cross ball towards Eric Gelb. Eric Gelb rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for OGC Nice!
84.31
Sidney Toyes breaks forward. Sidney Toyes passes the ball forward to Frank Stone. Frank Stone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.43
Martial Florentin chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Bradaia. Leonardo Bradaia powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Sidney Toyes threads a neat ball through to Eric Gelb. Eric Gelb sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jacob Todd (GK)
6
2. Armindo Sahnoun (DEF)
6
3. Cyril Deroff (DEF)
7
4. Denny Van Mol (DEF)
5
5. Julien Diatta (DEF)
6
6. Stephane De Cicco (MID)
6
7. Sidney Toyes (MID)
8
8. Frank Stone (ATT)
9
9. Eric Gelb (ATT)
8
10. Julian Reimers (ATT)
6
11. Martin Tatarian (ATT)
7
12. Yohann Chaveyriat (ATT)
0
13. Gareth Adams (DEF)
0
14. Wilfried Sahnoun (GK)
0
1. Olivier Fournier (GK)
6
2. Philippe Ginola (DEF)
6
3. Sven Riemann (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Luc Landreau (DEF)
6
5. Carlo Zerbini (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Faria (MID)
6
7. Devanir Baudet (MID)
6
8. Martial Florentin (MID)
6
9. Neil Dalglish (MID)
6
10. Leonardo Bradaia (ATT)
6
11. Lennart Brehme (ATT)
8
12. Mathias Foé (DEF)
0
13. Felipe Carcedo (DEF)
0
14. Daguyl Brocard (GK)
0