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 Chateauroux in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by JŽrŽmie Agboh.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Chateauroux appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by JŽrŽmie Agboh.
0.00
0-0Chateauroux kick off and get the first half underway!
2.28
0-0Armindo Chabert flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Ripley collects the pass. Malcolm Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from long range. Silvio Martins gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
3.38
Zoltan Delaroche flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigue Madar who brings the ball under control. Rodrigue Madar skips past Armindo Chabert! Rodrigue Madar looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Felipe Guardiola manages to gather it comfortably.
6.54
Brahim Odet flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Rodgers who takes it down. Kevin Rodgers shoots from outside the area but is denied by Silvio Martins. Excellent save.
20.49
Malcolm Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
24.08
0-0Sebastian Gil hacks Allan Guillou from behind! The referee brings Sebastian Gil to one side and gives him a warning! Allan Guillou runs off the knock.
26.27
0-0Malcolm Ripley clumsily knocks into Zoltan Delaroche. The referee warns Malcolm Ripley to calm down! Zoltan Delaroche gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.15
0-0Eoin Owen flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Gil who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Gil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.17
Emmerick Mawene makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gialuca Mazzoli. Gialuca Mazzoli shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
33.57
Armindo Chabert sees space and advances. Armindo Chabert threads a neat ball through to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
36.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Eoin Owen plays the ball forward to Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
38.35
Philippe Mayele knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.43
Armindo Chabert knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Owen. Eoin Owen decides to run forward with the ball. Eoin Owen shoots from outside the area but somehow Silvio Martins manages to keep it out.
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. Chateauroux also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montpellier HSC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off!
48.04
0-0Stefan Engels clumsily knocks into Ugo Bridges. Stefan Engels is shown the yellow card! Ugo Bridges stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.33
0-0Zoltan Delaroche makes a simple pass to Gialuca Mazzoli. Gialuca Mazzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
54.54
Armindo Chabert passes the ball forward to Eoin Owen. Eoin Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.42
0-0Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Gianluigi Zambrotta replacing Sebastian Gil .
63.02
Allan Guillou hits a low pass to Emmerick Mawene. Emmerick Mawene hits a low pass to Fabien Le Roux. Fabien Le Roux sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Felipe Guardiola is on top of it.
65.34
Malcolm Ripley threads a neat ball through to Gianluigi Zambrotta. Gianluigi Zambrotta shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
66.31
Djibrill Montanier flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Mayele collects the pass. Philippe Mayele chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Grella.
71.20
Brahim Odet runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brahim Odet shoots from 25 yards but Silvio Martins is on top of it.
72.00
Armindo Chabert decides to run forward with the ball. Armindo Chabert threads a neat ball through to Gianluigi Zambrotta. Gianluigi Zambrotta shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
77.37
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Geoffroy Benkouar replacing Brahim Odet .Chateauroux have made 2 substitutions with Alec Hendry replacing Emmerick Mawene and Kamal Francois replacing Ugo Bridges .
78.43
Zoltan Delaroche makes a probing pass to Kamal Francois. Kamal Francois knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danijel Deschamps.
81.51
Zoltan Delaroche flicks a high pass forward. Kamal Francois collects the pass. Kamal Francois shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
89.13
Armindo Chabert flicks a high pass forward. Philippe Mayele holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Philippe Mayele knocks the ball forward to Gianluigi Zambrotta. Gianluigi Zambrotta shoots from outside the area but Silvio Martins is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Kevin Rodgers slowly runs up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Rodrigue Madar takes a slow run up. He curls the ball into the bottom left corner - goal!!
Gianluigi Zambrotta takes a slow run up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Gialuca Mazzoli calmly steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top right corner. Goal!
Danijel Deschamps takes a stuttering run up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
Fabien Le Roux takes a stuttering run up. He curls the ball into the bottom left corner - goal!!
Stefan Engels slowly runs up but connects badly skews it wide!
Allan Guillou takes a cautious run up. It's in!! Felipe Guardiola had no chance!!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Felipe Guardiola (GK)
7
2. Danijel Deschamps (DEF)
6
3. Djibrill Montanier (DEF)
6
4. Armindo Chabert (DEF)
8
5. Stefan Engels (DEF)
5
6. Eoin Owen (MID)
8
7. Brahim Odet (MID)
7
8. Malcolm Ripley (MID)
7
9. Philippe Mayele (MID)
6
10. Kevin Rodgers (ATT)
7
11. Sebastian Gil (ATT)
6
12. Gianluigi Zambrotta (ATT)
6
13. Khaliloul Grossmann (GK)
0
14. Geoffroy Benkouar (GK)
6
1. Silvio Martins (GK)
9
2. Allan Guillou (DEF)
6
3. Kwami Toursel (DEF)
6
4. Damien Gravelaine (DEF)
6
5. Peter Grella (DEF)
6
6. Emmerick Mawene (MID)
6
7. Zoltan Delaroche (MID)
7
8. Rodrigue Madar (ATT)
6
9. Gialuca Mazzoli (ATT)
6
10. Fabien Le Roux (ATT)
6
11. Ugo Bridges (ATT)
6
12. Alec Hendry (DEF)
6
13. Daniele Caverzan (MID)
0
14. Kamal Francois (MID)
6