Match Report


Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Miguel BentoM. Bento70
G
1
G
71Umberto SavinoU. Savino
Jocelyn CabezasJ. Cabezas67
D
captain2
D
69Bjšrn WijkerB. Wijker
Leonardo CarrascoL. Carrasco67
D
3
D
69Reynald CelestiniR. Celestini
David MassonD. Masson64
D
4
D
61Samba BardonS. Bardon
Nicolas AndresN. Andres65
M
5
M
74Jean Francois BoutoilleJ. Boutoille
Ruddy AgbohR. Agboh65
M
6
M
72Jaouad CassardJ. Cassard
Ruddy SmertinR. Smertin62
M
7
M
70William EckerW. Ecker
Ronan AdamR. Adam62
M
8captain
M
67Corrado CampolonghiC. Campolonghi
Alberto VieiraA. Vieira77
A
9
A
70Lilian KossogonovL. Kossogonov
Jose Le PenJ. Le Pen67
A
10
A
69Billy KeeganB. Keegan
Edward CarltonE. Carlton66
A
11
A
65Florian HeninF. Henin
 
Guerino SommeseG. Sommese68
G
12
G
70Craig McGroryC. McGrory
Richard BaileyR. Bailey68
G
13
G
67Dami‘n SchenningD. Schenning
Jochem SluiterJ. Sluiter64
A
14
A
63Alberto DaboA. Dabo

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 16,792 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montpellier HSC and FC Nantes are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Youl Alidor Fenillat.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Nantes get the match underway!
4.58
Corrado Campolonghi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Henin. Florian Henin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.36
Jaouad Cassard threads a neat ball through to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.43
Jaouad Cassard threads the ball through to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Bento who gathers it comfortably.
16.25
Jaouad Cassard kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan lofts in a cross ball towards Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
20.20
Reynald Celestini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Ecker. William Ecker flicks a high pass forward. Billy Keegan collects the pass. Billy Keegan shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.24
Ruddy Agboh flicks a high ball forward to Jose Le Pen who takes it down. Jose Le Pen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Umberto Savino easily smothers it!
26.45
Nicolas Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Umberto Savino is on top of it.
28.14
Ruddy Agboh threads a neat ball through to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira skips past Bjšrn Wijker! Some good footwork from Alberto Vieira provides some space. He shoots at goal but Umberto Savino is on top of it.
33.42
William Ecker kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Masson.
34.34
Reynald Celestini knocks the ball forward to William Ecker. William Ecker flicks a high pass forward. Florian Henin collects the pass. Florian Henin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.12
William Ecker threads a neat ball through to Lilian Kossogonov. Lilian Kossogonov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.55
Reynald Celestini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaouad Cassard. Jaouad Cassard knocks the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.55
With great vision, David Masson plays the ball forward to Ruddy Agboh. Ruddy Agboh knocks the ball forward to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Samba Bardon catches Edward Carlton on the ankles. The referee calls over Samba Bardon and shows him a yellow card! Edward Carlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
48.21
William Ecker threads the ball through to Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Miguel Bento manages to gather it easily.
51.50
Jaouad Cassard flicks a high pass forward. Florian Henin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Henin knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan powers a header at goal but somehow Miguel Bento manages to keep it out.
53.20
David Masson flicks a high pass forward to Ruddy Agboh who brings the ball under control. Ruddy Agboh threads a neat ball through to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Vieira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Reynald Celestini catches Edward Carlton on the ankles. Edward Carlton appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
54.42
Ruddy Agboh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Umberto Savino effortlessly smothers it!
59.22
Corrado Campolonghi hacks Nicolas Andres from behind! The referee motions to Corrado Campolonghi to come over. It's a red card!! Nicolas Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Guerino Sommese replacing Jocelyn Cabezas and Jochem Sluiter replacing Jose Le Pen .FC Nantes have made a substitution with Alberto Dabo replacing Jean Francois Boutoille .
65.12
Ruddy Smertin flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
73.16
Ronan Adam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira edges inside the box! Alberto Vieira tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.13
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Richard Bailey replacing Nicolas Andres .
78.14
Ruddy Agboh takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Ruddy Smertin. Ruddy Smertin makes a probing pass to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Umberto Savino. What a great pair of hands!
79.01
With vision, Guerino Sommese plays the ball forward to Richard Bailey. Richard Bailey flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Alberto Vieira provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Bjšrn Wijker steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
81.20
Guerino Sommese knocks the ball forward to Ruddy Smertin. Ruddy Smertin surges forward with the ball. Ruddy Smertin plays a one-two with Edward Carlton and advances towards the goal... Ruddy Smertin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.56
Ruddy Agboh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Jochem Sluiter. Jochem Sluiter powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.06
Ronan Adam flicks a high pass forward to Jochem Sluiter who brings the ball under control. Jochem Sluiter rushes past Bjšrn Wijker! Jochem Sluiter looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
90.00
Leonardo Carrasco clumsily knocks into Billy Keegan. The referee calls over Leonardo Carrasco and warns him to calm down! Billy Keegan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Montpellier HSC

FC Nantes
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
24.1%
48.2%
27.7%

Scorers
Alberto Vieira 73
Jochem Sluiter 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Vieira of Montpellier HSC

Match Ratings