Match Report


Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC     FC NantesFC Nantes
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Miguel BentoM. Bento71
G
1
G
72Paolo BerrettaP. Berretta
Serge JosephS. Joseph79
D
captain2
D
70Bjšrn WijkerB. Wijker
Leonardo CarrascoL. Carrasco68
D
3
D
69Reynald CelestiniR. Celestini
Jocelyn CabezasJ. Cabezas67
D
4
D
67Reynald BourgeoisR. Bourgeois
Ruddy AgbohR. Agboh66
M
5
M
70William EckerW. Ecker
Ruddy SmertinR. Smertin63
M
6
M
64Eddy FernandezE. Fernandez
Ronan AdamR. Adam62
M
7
M
63John JagerJ. Jager
Rodolphe SavignyR. Savigny57
M
8captain
M
62Alassandro CinettoA. Cinetto
Alberto VieiraA. Vieira77
A
9
A
70Lilian KossogonovL. Kossogonov
Pierre-Yves AgassonP. Agasson71
A
10
A
69Billy KeeganB. Keegan
Aziz NondaA. Nonda66
A
11
A
65Florian HeninF. Henin
 
Richard BaileyR. Bailey68
G
12
A
64Alberto DaboA. Dabo
Edward CarltonE. Carlton66
A
13
G
64Samuel HuardS. Huard
Jochem SluiterJ. Sluiter65
A
14
D
61Samba BardonS. Bardon

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to FC Nantes. A crowd of 20,337 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 Wilfried Dufresnes.


0.00
Montpellier HSC start the match!
3.25
Serge Joseph flicks a high pass forward to Ruddy Smertin who brings the ball under control. Ruddy Smertin makes a probing pass to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
4.22
Serge Joseph makes a probing pass to Ruddy Agboh. Ruddy Agboh advances with the ball. Ruddy Agboh whips in a cross ball towards Aziz Nonda. Aziz Nonda powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Paolo Berretta!
6.07
Ruddy Agboh threads a neat ball through to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.42
William Ecker passes the ball forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Serge Joseph.
9.25
Serge Joseph comes in with a late challenge on Lilian Kossogonov. The referee warns Serge Joseph to calm down! Lilian Kossogonov stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.12
John Jager darts forward. John Jager shoots from long range but is denied by Miguel Bento. Excellent save.
14.23
Alassandro Cinetto knocks the ball forward to Florian Henin. Florian Henin shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.20
Eddy Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from long range but Miguel Bento is on top of it.
22.04
Serge Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolphe Savigny. Rodolphe Savigny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira shoots from 25 yards but somehow Paolo Berretta manages to keep it out.
24.17
Alassandro Cinetto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Henin. Florian Henin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Miguel Bento is on top of it.
32.36
Ruddy Agboh threads the ball through to Pierre-Yves Agasson. Pierre-Yves Agasson finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.11
Jocelyn Cabezas flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Smertin collects the pass. Ruddy Smertin knocks the ball forward to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira threads a neat, attacking ball through to Aziz Nonda. Aziz Nonda takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
39.28
John Jager flicks a high pass forward to Lilian Kossogonov who brings the ball under control. Lilian Kossogonov shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
40.42
Eddy Fernandez sees space and advances. Eddy Fernandez shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.52
Alassandro Cinetto flicks a high pass forward. Florian Henin collects the pass. Florian Henin shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Aziz Nonda barges into Reynald Celestini. The referee warns Aziz Nonda to calm down! Reynald Celestini runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates 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 FC Nantes get the second half underway!
48.06
Bjšrn Wijker knocks the ball forward to William Ecker. William Ecker plays the ball forward to Florian Henin. Florian Henin knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.54
John Jager controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
53.01
John Jager comes in with a late challenge on Ruddy Smertin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruddy Smertin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.22
Pierre-Yves Agasson hacks Reynald Celestini from behind! The referee calls over Pierre-Yves Agasson and shows him a yellow card! Reynald Celestini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.18
Eddy Fernandez barges into Ruddy Smertin. The referee brings Eddy Fernandez to one side and gives him a warning! Ruddy Smertin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.01
Eddy Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Florian Henin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Henin lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Miguel Bento punches it away to safety.
60.56
Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Richard Bailey replacing Serge Joseph and Jochem Sluiter replacing Pierre-Yves Agasson .FC Nantes have made a substitution with Samba Bardon replacing William Ecker .
69.51
Billy Keegan barges into Richard Bailey. The referee brings Billy Keegan to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Bailey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.45
Richard Bailey comes in with a late challenge on Reynald Bourgeois. Richard Bailey is shown the yellow card! Reynald Bourgeois runs off the knock.
72.45
Free kick to FC Nantes just outside the area...
73.01
Florian Henin slowly runs up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
77.17
Ronan Adam knocks the ball forward to Aziz Nonda. Aziz Nonda lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alberto Vieira scores for Montpellier HSC!!
79.17
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Edward Carlton replacing Ruddy Agboh .
83.14
Reynald Bourgeois takes it forward alone. With a delightful solo run, Reynald Bourgeois stretches the opposition's defence. Reynald Bourgeois shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.32
John Jager sees space and advances. John Jager sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.21
John Jager makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Keegan. Billy Keegan shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Bjšrn Wijker plays the ball forward to John Jager. John Jager flicks a high pass forward. Billy Keegan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Florian Henin. Florian Henin connects with a diving header. Miguel Bento picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Montpellier HSC

FC Nantes
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.6%
60.4%
Play Area
34.1%
41.8%
24.2%

Scorers
Alberto Vieira 77

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

Match Ratings
1.Miguel Bento (GK)
9
2.Serge Joseph (DEF)
7
3.Leonardo Carrasco (DEF)
6
4.Jocelyn Cabezas (DEF)
6
5.Ruddy Agboh (MID)
7
6.Ruddy Smertin (MID)
6
7.Ronan Adam (MID)
6
8.Rodolphe Savigny (MID)
6
9.Alberto Vieira (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Pierre-Yves Agasson (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Aziz Nonda (ATT)
7
 
12.Richard Bailey (GK)yellow card
5
13.Edward Carlton (ATT)
6
14.Jochem Sluiter (ATT)
6

1.Paolo Berretta (GK)
7
2.Bjšrn Wijker (DEF)
6
3.Reynald Celestini (DEF)
6
4.Reynald Bourgeois (DEF)
8
5.William Ecker (MID)
6
6.Eddy Fernandez (MID)
7
7.John Jager (MID)yellow card
7
8.Alassandro Cinetto (MID)
7
9.Lilian Kossogonov (ATT)
6
10.Billy Keegan (ATT)
6
11.Florian Henin (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Dabo (ATT)
0
13.Samuel Huard (GK)
0
14.Samba Bardon (DEF)
6