Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by E-Energy |
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 20,437 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Le Mans 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 good condition.
Both Le Mans 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!
3.39
0-0Wilfried Le Pen threads the ball through to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
14.03
1-0Nestor Adjaoud makes a probing pass to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.06
1-0Andre Da Silva Rivelino flicks a high pass forward. Nestor Adjaoud collects the pass. Nestor Adjaoud flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Gabriel Mutu collects the pass. Daniel Gabriel Mutu hits a low pass to Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Miguel Bento reads it well. Good save!
20.52
Nestor Adjaoud passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton cuts inside the box! Salvador Adailton tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Miguel Bento. Excellent save.
22.27
Nestor Adjaoud surges forward with the ball. Nestor Adjaoud knocks in a cross ball towards Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.04
2-0Andre Da Silva Rivelino catches Jose Le Pen on the ankles. The referee warns Andre Da Silva Rivelino to calm down! Jose Le Pen runs off the knock.
34.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Thomas Hansen plays the ball forward to Wilfried Le Pen. Wilfried Le Pen knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor makes a convincing header. Dario Tresor scores for Le Mans!!
39.03
3-0Nicolas Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.46
3-0Francisco Azevedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Le Pen. Wilfried Le Pen makes a simple pass to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvador Adailton. Some silky footwork from Salvador Adailton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Jocelyn Cabezas!
44.25
3-0Jochem Verlinden hacks Ruddy Smertin from behind! Jochem Verlinden is shown the yellow card! Ruddy Smertin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
49.22
Ronan Adam picks a pass forward to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton rushes past Francisco Azevedo! Edward Carlton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Thomas Hansen happens to be in the right place to block it.
54.36
Nestor Adjaoud sees space and advances. Nestor Adjaoud knocks in a cross ball towards Salvador Adailton. Salvador Adailton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.08
4-0Wilfried Le Pen hits a low pass to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Salvador Adailton is offside!
60.48
4-0Le Mans have made 3 substitutions with Jero Espartero replacing Andre Da Silva Rivelino, Roman Oliynyk replacing Jochem Verlinden and Ezequiel Nieves replacing Salvador Adailton .Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Guerino Sommese replacing Jocelyn Cabezas and Jochem Sluiter replacing Jose Le Pen .
61.52
Francisco Azevedo sees Wilfried Le Pen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilfried Le Pen flicks a high pass forward. Dario Tresor collects the pass. Dario Tresor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.46
Dmitri Korneev flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Gabriel Mutu who brings the ball under control. Daniel Gabriel Mutu shoots from outside the area. Miguel Bento gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
71.57
Wilfried Le Pen knocks the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu runs straight at the defence! Daniel Gabriel Mutu strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.44
Francisco Azevedo makes a probing pass to Roman Oliynyk. Roman Oliynyk passes the ball forward to Daniel Gabriel Mutu. Daniel Gabriel Mutu knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
77.24
Nestor Adjaoud passes the ball forward to Dario Tresor. Dario Tresor passes the ball forward but Daniel Gabriel Mutu is offside!
84.06
Ronan Adam catches Roman Oliynyk on the ankles. Ronan Adam is given a warning by the referee! Roman Oliynyk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.48
Ruddy Smertin knocks the ball forward to Jochem Sluiter. Jochem Sluiter lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
87.18
Ruddy Smertin makes a simple pass to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton skips past Thomas Hansen! Edward Carlton takes a shot at goal. Edward Carlton scores for Montpellier HSC!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
21.1%
45.1%
33.8%
Scorers
| Salvador Adailton 14, 22, 54 Dario Tresor 34 | Edward Carlton 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Salvador Adailton of Le Mans |
Match Ratings
| 1. | René Kehrli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andre Da Silva Rivelino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thomas Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francisco Azevedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jochem Verlinden (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Nestor Adjaoud (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Wilfried Le Pen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dmitri Korneev (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dario Tresor (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Daniel Gabriel Mutu (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Salvador Adailton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jero Espartero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roman Oliynyk (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ezequiel Nieves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Miguel Bento (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jocelyn Cabezas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruddy Agboh (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Andres (MID) | 6 | |
| 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) | | 7 |
| 12. | Guerino Sommese (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Bailey (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jochem Sluiter (ATT) | 6 | |