Match Report


RC StrasbourgRC Strasbourg     Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Yannick PratY. Prat64
G
captain1
G
71Miguel BentoM. Bento
Dambou DebesD. Debes74
D
2captain
D
79Serge JosephS. Joseph
Ronald CitonyR. Citony68
D
3
D
68Leonardo CarrascoL. Carrasco
Youl Alidor PaviotY. Paviot62
D
4
D
67Jocelyn CabezasJ. Cabezas
Zinedine BastienZ. Bastien68
M
5
M
66Ruddy AgbohR. Agboh
Bernard CollinB. Collin67
M
6
M
63Ruddy SmertinR. Smertin
Felipe GomezF. Gomez62
M
7
M
62Ronan AdamR. Adam
Adrien WimbéeA. Wimbée61
M
8
M
57Rodolphe SavignyR. Savigny
Jonathan KonéJ. Koné76
A
9
A
77Alberto VieiraA. Vieira
Alexandre BastoA. Basto67
A
10
A
71Pierre-Yves AgassonP. Agasson
Diogo NascimentoD. Nascimento66
A
11
A
66Aziz NondaA. Nonda
 
Jose NietoJ. Nieto63
G
12
G
68Richard BaileyR. Bailey
Rafik SchemmelR. Schemmel62
A
13
A
66Edward CarltonE. Carlton
Ciro AmetranoC. Ametrano58
D
14
A
65Jochem SluiterJ. Sluiter

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 19,186 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both RC Strasbourg and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Karim Collot.


0.00
The whistle blows and RC Strasbourg get the match underway!
2.54
Zinedine Bastien changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Zinedine Bastien whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné directs the ball goalwards with his head. Miguel Bento manages to gather it effortlessly.
4.58
Felipe Gomez hits a low pass to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Miguel Bento. Excellent save.
6.17
Pierre-Yves Agasson clumsily knocks into Youl Alidor Paviot. The referee calls over Pierre-Yves Agasson and shows him a yellow card! Youl Alidor Paviot grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.05
Zinedine Bastien makes a simple pass to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jocelyn Cabezas.
10.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Ronald Citony laces a weighted ball forward to Bernard Collin. Bernard Collin surges forward with the ball. Bernard Collin shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.01
Youl Alidor Paviot brings the ball forward. Youl Alidor Paviot threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Miguel Bento. What a great pair of hands!
14.08
Adrien Wimbée plays the ball forward to Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.42
Jocelyn Cabezas threads a neat ball through to Ronan Adam. With some swift thinking, Ronan Adam plays the ball forward to Aziz Nonda. Aziz Nonda shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
24.05
Rodolphe Savigny makes a probing pass to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira skips past Dambou Debes! Alberto Vieira cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
27.45
Youl Alidor Paviot clumsily knocks into Aziz Nonda. Youl Alidor Paviot is warned by the referee! Aziz Nonda gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.49
Bernard Collin kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.10
Dambou Debes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernard Collin. Bernard Collin flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Basto collects the pass. Alexandre Basto whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.12
Adrien Wimbée sees a break and surges forward. Adrien Wimbée knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné flicks the ball with his head. Miguel Bento gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
36.20
Ronan Adam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Agasson. Pierre-Yves Agasson skips past Youl Alidor Paviot! Some silky footwork from Pierre-Yves Agasson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.27
Dambou Debes makes a high pass forward. Felipe Gomez shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Felipe Gomez sees space and advances. Felipe Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.11
Zinedine Bastien kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Basto. Alexandre Basto threads the ball through to Diogo Nascimento but he's offside!
45.00
Youl Alidor Paviot flicks a high pass forward to Bernard Collin who brings the ball under control. Bernard Collin flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Basto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Basto whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RC Strasbourg 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
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the second half underway!
47.08
Zinedine Bastien threads a neat ball through to Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné makes a looping header on goal. Jonathan Koné scores for RC Strasbourg!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
51.19
Felipe Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Ronan Adam. Felipe Gomez is given a warning by the referee! Ronan Adam runs off the knock.
57.37
Serge Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Savigny. Rodolphe Savigny threads a neat ball through to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira threads the ball through to Pierre-Yves Agasson but he's offside!
60.49
Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Richard Bailey replacing Serge Joseph and Jochem Sluiter replacing Pierre-Yves Agasson .
63.17
Richard Bailey flicks a high pass forward to Ruddy Agboh who brings the ball under control. Ruddy Agboh makes an attacking run forward. Ruddy Agboh lofts in a cross ball towards Aziz Nonda. Aziz Nonda beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.55
With a delightful solo run, Ruddy Smertin stretches the opposition's defence. Ruddy Smertin whips in a cross ball towards Jochem Sluiter. Jochem Sluiter outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Yannick Prat is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.51
With great vision, Felipe Gomez plays the ball forward to Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
71.50
Dambou Debes threads the ball through to Adrien Wimbée. Adrien Wimbée flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Basto controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Basto lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.17
Zinedine Bastien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné edges inside the box! Jonathan Koné cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Miguel Bento is on top of it.
78.56
Bernard Collin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Koné. Jonathan Koné finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Miguel Bento as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.39
It's a corner kick. Adrien Wimbée loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Youl Alidor Paviot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
85.20
Ruddy Smertin knocks the ball to his team mate, Aziz Nonda. Aziz Nonda shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.39
Bernard Collin threads a neat ball through to Diogo Nascimento. Diogo Nascimento runs straight at the defence! Diogo Nascimento shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

RC Strasbourg

Montpellier HSC
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
12
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
22.1%
40.3%
37.7%

Scorers
Jonathan Koné 30, 45, 47, 71
Pierre-Yves Agasson 36
Aziz Nonda 63
Jochem Sluiter 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Koné of RC Strasbourg

Match Ratings
1.Yannick Prat (GK)
6
2.Dambou Debes (DEF)
6
3.Ronald Citony (DEF)
6
4.Youl Alidor Paviot (DEF)
6
5.Zinedine Bastien (MID)
6
6.Bernard Collin (MID)
6
7.Felipe Gomez (MID)
6
8.Adrien Wimbée (MID)
6
9.Jonathan Koné (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
10.Alexandre Basto (ATT)
7
11.Diogo Nascimento (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose Nieto (GK)
0
13.Rafik Schemmel (ATT)
0
14.Ciro Ametrano (DEF)
0

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