Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Municipal where Toulouse play host to Montpellier HSC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Toulouse and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Mario Lama.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Toulouse and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Mario Lama.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
2.38
0-0Showing composure, Demetrius Rott plays the ball forward to Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
6.46
Darren Parker flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Lauret holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabrice Lauret lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Piton. Alex Piton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
8.16
0-0Lars Schäfer passes the ball forward to Jean Francois Rodriguez. Jean Francois Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Pierre Rothen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Pierre Rothen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.31
Nicolas Andres runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Andres runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Andres provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.08
0-0Yann Meyer flicks a high pass forward. Luis Rego controls it well on his chest. Luis Rego runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luis Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Miguel Bento reads it well. Excellent save!
15.05
0-0Ruddy Smertin threads the ball through to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton makes a probing pass to Jose Le Pen but he's offside!
16.45
1-0Demetrius Rott hits a low pass to Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Pierre Rothen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fabrice Lauret shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.13
Luis Rego flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Lauret collects the pass. Fabrice Lauret knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jean-Pierre Rothen is offside!
24.43
Jean Francois Rodriguez darts forward. Jean Francois Rodriguez makes a great pass forward. Jean-Pierre Rothen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.30
Ronan Adam changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ronan Adam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
30.12
Darren Parker flicks a high pass forward to Fabrice Lauret who brings the ball under control. Fabrice Lauret shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
33.23
1-0Ronan Adam clumsily knocks into Darren Parker. Ronan Adam is shown the yellow card! Darren Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.25
1-0Toulouse are in full control of this game.
36.13
1-0Lars Schäfer catches Edward Carlton on the ankles. Lars Schäfer is warned by the referee! Edward Carlton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.50
1-0Luis Rego makes a simple pass to Alex Piton. Alex Piton skips past Leonardo Carrasco! Leonardo Carrasco barges into Alex Piton. Alex Piton appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.53
Darren Parker flicks a high pass forward. Alex Piton controls it well on his chest. Alex Piton tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
42.18
Darren Parker takes a long throw-in. Demetrius Rott flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Piton. Alex Piton advances inside the box! Alex Piton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Toulouse appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montpellier HSC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Toulouse kick off!
48.18
Cesar Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Rego. With some swift thinking, Luis Rego plays the ball forward to Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Mcallister.
49.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Andres picks a pass forward to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Vieira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Edward Carlton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Valeriy Yevstratenko comfortably gets down and covers it.
53.04
1-0Alberto Vieira clumsily knocks into Lars Schäfer. The referee calls over Alberto Vieira and warns him to calm down! Lars Schäfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.01
Ruddy Smertin barges into Darren Parker. Ruddy Smertin is shown the yellow card! Darren Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.10
1-0Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Guerino Sommese replacing Jocelyn Cabezas and Jochem Sluiter replacing Jose Le Pen .
65.41
Cesar Barros knocks the ball forward to Demetrius Rott. Demetrius Rott chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Pierre Rothen. Jean-Pierre Rothen puts a great ball through. Fabrice Lauret runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
67.55
Demetrius Rott flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Lauret holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabrice Lauret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.19
Nicolas Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira skips past Cesar Barros! Alberto Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Valeriy Yevstratenko. What a great pair of hands!
81.23
Leonardo Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Agboh controls it well on his chest. Ruddy Agboh flicks a high pass forward. Edward Carlton controls it well on his chest. Edward Carlton plays a one-two with Jochem Sluiter and advances towards the goal... Edward Carlton rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.36
Ruddy Smertin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ruddy Smertin makes a simple pass, allowing Jochem Sluiter to run into the box. Jochem Sluiter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Yann Meyer hacks Jochem Sluiter from behind! The referee warns Yann Meyer to calm down! Jochem Sluiter runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
24.1%
48.1%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabrice Lauret of Toulouse |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Valeriy Yevstratenko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lars Schäfer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Cesar Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yann Meyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luis Rego (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Darren Parker (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Demetrius Rott (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jean Francois Rodriguez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fabrice Lauret (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alex Piton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jean-Pierre Rothen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Garcia Duque De Gasperi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dennis Seric (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Potts (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Miguel Bento (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jocelyn Cabezas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruddy Agboh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Andres (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ruddy Smertin (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Ronan Adam (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Alberto Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Le Pen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edward Carlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guerino Sommese (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Bailey (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jochem Sluiter (ATT) | 6 | |