Match Report


Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC     Stade RennaisStade Rennais
Computer Player Computer Player Ben Biancardi Ben Biancardi
Miguel BentoM. Bento71
G
1captain
G
84Diogo RibeiroD. Ribeiro
Serge JosephS. Joseph79
D
captain2
D
80Graham RobinsonG. Robinson
Leonardo CarrascoL. Carrasco68
D
3
D
79Romero P. FerrerR. Ferrer
Jocelyn CabezasJ. Cabezas67
D
4
D
71Mickael DalmatM. Dalmat
Ruddy AgbohR. Agboh66
M
5
D
83Andy SaadA. Saad
Ruddy SmertinR. Smertin63
M
6
M
81Nuno PintoN. Pinto
Ronan AdamR. Adam62
M
7
M
83Joseph-Desire NdoJ. Ndo
Rodolphe SavignyR. Savigny57
M
8
A
70Jeremy MauriceJ. Maurice
Alberto VieiraA. Vieira77
A
9
A
84Ensio EssbjornE. Essbjorn
Pierre-Yves AgassonP. Agasson71
A
10
A
75Rodrigo FernandesR. Fernandes
Aziz NondaA. Nonda66
A
11
A
77Nenad BourgoisN. Bourgois
 
Richard BaileyR. Bailey68
G
12
D
69Vincent DucheminV. Duchemin
Edward CarltonE. Carlton66
A
13
M
79Pierre MondragonP. Mondragon
Jochem SluiterJ. Sluiter65
A
14
A
79Mansour PrsoM. Prso

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Stade Rennais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stade Rennais appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Damir El Khanchaf.


0.00
The first half starts with Montpellier HSC kicking off!
9.04
Ruddy Agboh decides to run forward with the ball. Ruddy Agboh knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mickael Dalmat.
12.55
Jocelyn Cabezas flicks a high pass forward. Ronan Adam controls it well on his chest. Ronan Adam flicks a high pass forward. Aziz Nonda controls it well on his chest. Aziz Nonda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.47
Ronan Adam flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Yves Agasson collects the pass. Pierre-Yves Agasson shoots from outside the area but somehow Diogo Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
21.26
Mickael Dalmat passes the ball forward to Joseph-Desire Ndo. Joseph-Desire Ndo threads the ball through to Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
22.38
Ronan Adam comes in with a late challenge on Joseph-Desire Ndo. The referee calls over Ronan Adam and warns him to calm down! Joseph-Desire Ndo stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.13
Joseph-Desire Ndo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joseph-Desire Ndo skips past Jocelyn Cabezas! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Joseph-Desire Ndo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.40
Jocelyn Cabezas flicks a high pass forward. Rodolphe Savigny controls it well on his chest. Rodolphe Savigny chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira advances inside the box! Alberto Vieira comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.29
Joseph-Desire Ndo threads a neat ball through to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois knocks in a cross ball towards Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
44.31
Joseph-Desire Ndo makes a probing pass to Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Ruddy Smertin sees a break and surges forward. Ruddy Smertin threads the ball through to Aziz Nonda but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais 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
Stade Rennais kick off the second half!
48.01
Andy Saad flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nuno Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.06
Rodolphe Savigny hits a low pass to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira plays a scrappy one-two with Pierre-Yves Agasson and advances towards the goal... Alberto Vieira tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Diogo Ribeiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.28
Graham Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Pinto who brings the ball under control. Nuno Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nenad Bourgois. Nenad Bourgois sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
57.43
Serge Joseph flicks a high pass forward to Ruddy Smertin who brings the ball under control. Ruddy Smertin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruddy Smertin plays a one-two with Pierre-Yves Agasson and advances towards the goal... Ruddy Smertin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruddy Smertin plays the ball forward to Aziz Nonda. Aziz Nonda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
60.53
Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Richard Bailey replacing Serge Joseph and Jochem Sluiter replacing Pierre-Yves Agasson .Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Pierre Mondragon replacing Joseph-Desire Ndo .
65.45
With great vision, Pierre Mondragon plays the ball forward to Ensio Essbjorn. Ensio Essbjorn knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Fernandes. Rodrigo Fernandes powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.22
Mickael Dalmat catches Jochem Sluiter on the ankles. The referee brings Mickael Dalmat to one side and gives him a warning! Jochem Sluiter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.24
Rodolphe Savigny flicks the ball to his team mate, Jochem Sluiter. Jochem Sluiter shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.56
Nuno Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Ensio Essbjorn collects the pass. Ensio Essbjorn shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.48
Mickael Dalmat flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Pinto who takes it down. Nuno Pinto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nuno Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Miguel Bento reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Andy Saad flicks a high pass forward. Pierre Mondragon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierre Mondragon knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Miguel Bento has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Montpellier HSC

Stade Rennais
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
25.3%
40.5%
34.2%

Scorers
Alberto Vieira 51
Joseph-Desire Ndo 27
Jeremy Maurice 91

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joseph-Desire Ndo of Stade Rennais

Match Ratings
1.Miguel Bento (GK)
6
2.Serge Joseph (DEF)
6
3.Leonardo Carrasco (DEF)
6
4.Jocelyn Cabezas (DEF)
6
5.Ruddy Agboh (MID)
6
6.Ruddy Smertin (MID)
7
7.Ronan Adam (MID)
6
8.Rodolphe Savigny (MID)
6
9.Alberto Vieira (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Pierre-Yves Agasson (ATT)
6
11.Aziz Nonda (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Bailey (GK)
6
13.Edward Carlton (ATT)
0
14.Jochem Sluiter (ATT)
6

1.Diogo Ribeiro (GK)
6
2.Graham Robinson (DEF)
6
3.Romero P. Ferrer (DEF)
6
4.Mickael Dalmat (DEF)
6
5.Andy Saad (DEF)
7
6.Nuno Pinto (MID)
7
7.Joseph-Desire Ndo (MID)goal scored
9
8.Jeremy Maurice (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Ensio Essbjorn (ATT)
6
10.Rodrigo Fernandes (ATT)
6
11.Nenad Bourgois (ATT)
6
 
12.Vincent Duchemin (DEF)
0
13.Pierre Mondragon (MID)
7
14.Mansour Prso (ATT)
0