Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Sedan-Ardennes. A crowd of 20,386 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sedan-Ardennes appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wilfried Dufresnes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sedan-Ardennes kick off!
2.29
Sakis Andriopoulos makes a simple pass to Fernando Barros. Fernando Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jocelyn Cabezas.
6.49
Nicolas Andres hits a low pass to Jose Le Pen. Jose Le Pen lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton heads the ball goalwards. Edward Carlton scores for Montpellier HSC!!
14.01
Patrick Zambernardi flicks a high pass forward. Tom Van Der Laan controls it well on his chest. Tom Van Der Laan shoots from long range but somehow Miguel Bento manages to keep it out.
20.19
Anthony Pereira flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Zambernardi who takes it down. Patrick Zambernardi hits a low pass to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Miguel Bento. Excellent save.
30.28
Anthony Pereira flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Barros controls it well on his chest. Fernando Barros passes the ball forward to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
32.50
Anthony Pereira catches Jose Le Pen on the ankles. The referee calls over Anthony Pereira and shows him a yellow card! Jose Le Pen stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.31
Claus Leonhardsen passes the ball forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.38
Ruddy Smertin threads the ball through to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
38.20
Leonardo Carrasco hits a low pass to Ronan Adam. Ronan Adam chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Le Pen. With a superhuman jump, Jose Le Pen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
39.09
Patrick Zambernardi chips the ball to his team mate, Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.51
Jocelyn Cabezas comes in with a late challenge on Vitor Fonseca. The referee calls over Jocelyn Cabezas and warns him to calm down! Vitor Fonseca grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Sedan-Ardennes 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
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the second half underway!
48.07
Fernando Barros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.48
Tom Van Der Laan catches Jocelyn Cabezas on the ankles. Tom Van Der Laan is given a warning by the referee! Jocelyn Cabezas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.07
Ruddy Agboh kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Steffen Perez.
58.09
Corner kick to Montpellier HSC. Nicolas Andres plays it to the far post. Fernando Barros gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.14
Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Guerino Sommese replacing Jocelyn Cabezas and Jochem Sluiter replacing Jose Le Pen .
61.21
Claus Leonhardsen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Claus Leonhardsen knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Miguel Bento had no chance!! Goal for Sedan-Ardennes! That's his third!
65.33
Patrick Zambernardi decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Zambernardi makes a pass forward but Craig Gough is yards offside!
66.44
Ruddy Smertin plays the ball forward to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sakis Andriopoulos.
71.02
Ruddy Smertin knocks the ball forward to Jochem Sluiter. Jochem Sluiter threads the ball through to Edward Carlton but he's offside!
72.12
Patrick Zambernardi flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Fonseca who takes it down. Vitor Fonseca plays a one-two with Craig Gough and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Vitor Fonseca provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Miguel Bento reads it well. Great save!
78.46
Ronan Adam flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Sluiter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jochem Sluiter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Perez who gathers it comfortably.
79.14
Fernando Barros knocks the ball forward to Tom Van Der Laan. Tom Van Der Laan knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.27
David Masson chips the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Smertin. Ruddy Smertin darts forward. Ruddy Smertin advances inside the box! Ruddy Smertin rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
85.57
Patrick Zambernardi threads a neat ball through to Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Bento who gathers it comfortably.
87.24
Ruddy Agboh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jochem Sluiter. Jochem Sluiter shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.30
Fernando Barros threads the ball through to Vitor Fonseca. Vitor Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough connects with a diving header. Miguel Bento manages to gather it easily.
90.00
Ruddy Agboh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
30.7%
44%
25.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Gough of Sedan-Ardennes

Match Ratings