Match Report


AS MonacoAS Monaco     Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Computer Player Computer Player
Matthew AppiahM. Appiah73
G
1
G
71Miguel BentoM. Bento
Jack Van Der MeydeJ. Van Der Meyde71
D
2captain
D
67Jocelyn CabezasJ. Cabezas
Saidu A. GarbaS. Garba76
D
3
D
67Leonardo CarrascoL. Carrasco
Arek LatoA. Lato83
D
4
D
64Billy McallisterB. Mcallister
Morgan Del PieroM. Del Piero72
D
5
M
66Nicolas AndresN. Andres
Kevin SammerK. Sammer72
M
6
M
66Ruddy AgbohR. Agboh
Stjepan JavorcicS. Javorcic71
M
captain7
M
63Ruddy SmertinR. Smertin
Chris InceC. Ince79
M
8
M
62Ronan AdamR. Adam
Bjorn-Tore HolmB. Holm75
A
9
A
77Alberto VieiraA. Vieira
Hoalid LamouchiH. Lamouchi71
A
10
A
68Jose Le PenJ. Le Pen
Ismael AyazI. Ayaz74
A
11
A
66Edward CarltonE. Carlton
 
Gonzalo FrétardG. Frétard69
D
12
G
68Guerino SommeseG. Sommese
Moustapha FertoutM. Fertout73
A
13
G
68Richard BaileyR. Bailey
Johnny GuiniaJ. Guinia65
A
14
A
65Jochem SluiterJ. Sluiter

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 20,821 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Youl Rouvière.


0.00
AS Monaco kick off and get the match underway!
2.12
Arek Lato takes it forward alone. Arek Lato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Miguel Bento!
3.11
Jocelyn Cabezas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruddy Smertin. Ruddy Smertin sees Jose Le Pen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Le Pen shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.56
With a delightful solo run, Ruddy Agboh stretches the opposition's defence. Ruddy Agboh shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
8.04
Kevin Sammer flicks a high ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Holm who takes it down. Bjorn-Tore Holm lofts in a cross ball towards Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi beats his man to it with a header. Miguel Bento effortlessly picks it out of the air!
9.51
Ruddy Smertin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira shoots from long range but somehow Matthew Appiah manages to keep it out.
10.25
Leonardo Carrasco makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Carrasco decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arek Lato.
12.01
Without breaking stride, Stjepan Javorcic plays the ball forward to Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm rushes past Jocelyn Cabezas! Bjorn-Tore Holm tries a spectacular strike. Miguel Bento gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
16.23
Saidu A. Garba flicks a high pass forward to Chris Ince who brings the ball under control. Chris Ince makes a simple pass to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Miguel Bento. What a save!
18.03
Morgan Del Piero clumsily knocks into Edward Carlton. Morgan Del Piero is given a warning by the referee! Edward Carlton runs off the knock.
22.56
Jack Van Der Meyde hits a low pass to Stjepan Javorcic. Stjepan Javorcic flicks a high ball forward to Hoalid Lamouchi who gracefully takes it down. Hoalid Lamouchi lofts in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Holm. Bjorn-Tore Holm connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Miguel Bento!
30.29
Bjorn-Tore Holm clumsily knocks into Jocelyn Cabezas. The referee warns Bjorn-Tore Holm to calm down! Jocelyn Cabezas runs off the knock.
32.26
Nicolas Andres threads a neat ball through to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Del Piero.
34.23
Ruddy Smertin flicks a high ball forward to Edward Carlton who takes it down. Edward Carlton shoots from long range. Matthew Appiah is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.22
Chris Ince barges into Nicolas Andres. Chris Ince is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Andres runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco have changed their lineup with Moustapha Fertout replacing Bjorn-Tore Holm. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Monaco players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Montpellier HSC kicking off!
47.51
With some swift thinking, Arek Lato plays the ball forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi cuts inside the box! Jocelyn Cabezas barges into Hoalid Lamouchi. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
49.58
Ruddy Smertin kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
51.41
Ruddy Smertin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Carlton but he's offside!
53.48
Arek Lato advances with the ball. Arek Lato flicks a high pass forward to Hoalid Lamouchi who brings the ball under control. Hoalid Lamouchi whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
60.41
AS Monaco have made 2 substitutions with Gonzalo Frétard replacing Jack Van Der Meyde and Johnny Guinia replacing Ismael Ayaz .Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Guerino Sommese replacing Jocelyn Cabezas and Jochem Sluiter replacing Jose Le Pen .
61.49
Ruddy Smertin threads the ball through to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira rushes past Arek Lato! Alberto Vieira comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Matthew Appiah comfortably gets down and covers it.
66.57
Ruddy Agboh flicks a high pass forward. Edward Carlton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Carlton shoots from 25 yards. Matthew Appiah gets down and covers it.
71.57
Kevin Sammer passes the ball forward to Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Guinia. Johnny Guinia flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Miguel Bento. What a great pair of hands!
73.37
Leonardo Carrasco comes in with a late challenge on Moustapha Fertout. The referee calls over Leonardo Carrasco and warns him to calm down! Moustapha Fertout runs off the knock.
75.33
Morgan Del Piero threads the ball through to Chris Ince. Chris Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Mcallister.
77.37
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Richard Bailey replacing Nicolas Andres .
79.57
Kevin Sammer knocks the ball forward to Johnny Guinia. Johnny Guinia lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.16
Stjepan Javorcic flicks a high pass forward. Johnny Guinia controls it well on his chest. Johnny Guinia knocks in a cross ball towards Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.06
Kevin Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Johnny Guinia collects the pass. Johnny Guinia whips in a cross ball towards Hoalid Lamouchi. Hoalid Lamouchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Miguel Bento didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Morgan Del Piero hits a low pass to Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer threads a neat ball through to Johnny Guinia. Johnny Guinia lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha Fertout. Billy Mcallister clumsily knocks into Moustapha Fertout. Moustapha Fertout appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AS Monaco

Montpellier HSC
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
10
6
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Moustapha Fertout 80
Hoalid Lamouchi 83
Jose Le Pen 3
Edward Carlton 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Bento of Montpellier HSC

Match Ratings
1.Matthew Appiah (GK)
7
2.Jack Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
3.Saidu A. Garba (DEF)
6
4.Arek Lato (DEF)
7
5.Morgan Del Piero (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Sammer (MID)
7
7.Stjepan Javorcic (MID)
6
8.Chris Ince (MID)yellow card
6
9.Bjorn-Tore Holm (ATT)
7
10.Hoalid Lamouchi (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
6
 
12.Gonzalo Frétard (DEF)
6
13.Moustapha Fertout (ATT)goal scored
8
14.Johnny Guinia (ATT)
8

1.Miguel Bento (GK)
9
2.Jocelyn Cabezas (DEF)
6
3.Leonardo Carrasco (DEF)
6
4.Billy Mcallister (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Andres (MID)
6
6.Ruddy Agboh (MID)
6
7.Ruddy Smertin (MID)
8
8.Ronan Adam (MID)
6
9.Alberto Vieira (ATT)
7
10.Jose Le Pen (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Edward Carlton (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Guerino Sommese (GK)
6
13.Richard Bailey (GK)
6
14.Jochem Sluiter (ATT)
6