Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 17,882 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Reginald Macquet.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Reginald Macquet.
0.00
0-0SM Caen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.08
0-0Youri Nikiforov makes a probing pass to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson shoots from distance. Solid save from Torsten Böhm.
6.03
0-0Youri Nikiforov threads a neat ball through to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson whips in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. With a superhuman jump, Sixto Solis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Kaba Condi!
12.09
Youri Nikiforov sees Sixto Solis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sixto Solis whips in a cross ball towards David De Witte. David De Witte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
18.33
0-0Lennart Seifert flicks a high pass forward to Sixto Solis who brings the ball under control. Sixto Solis makes a great pass forward. David De Witte runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.29
Youri Nikiforov brings the ball forward. Youri Nikiforov plays a scrappy one-two with David De Witte and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Youri Nikiforov provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Torsten Böhm is on top of it.
26.34
0-0Jean Chr. Loko makes a simple pass to Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.34
1-0Kaba Condi threads the ball through to Fausto Galli. Fausto Galli darts forward. Fausto Galli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.15
1-0With imagination, Jan Winkler plays the ball forward to Lennart Seifert. Lennart Seifert threads the ball through to Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.54
John Carnot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simo Forssell. Simo Forssell hits a low pass to Yuriy Sakhnevych. Yuriy Sakhnevych shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.09
Krunoslav Boban runs straight at the opposition's defence. Krunoslav Boban shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Jan Winkler passes the ball forward to Santino Ardiles. Santino Ardiles flicks a high pass forward. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson controls it well on his chest. Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SM Caen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off the second half!
47.02
Jean Chr. Loko brings the ball forward. Jean Chr. Loko lofts in a cross ball towards Yuriy Sakhnevych. Yuriy Sakhnevych makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.29
With some swift thinking, Youri Nikiforov plays the ball forward to Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis plays a quick one-two with Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson and rushes in on goal... Sixto Solis takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.49
Fausto Galli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fausto Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Yuriy Sakhnevych. Yuriy Sakhnevych finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
60.39
2-0Montpellier HSC appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.23
Lennart Seifert flicks a high ball forward to David De Witte who takes it down. David De Witte shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
63.10
John Carnot chips the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Boban. Krunoslav Boban hits a low pass to Yuriy Sakhnevych. Yuriy Sakhnevych tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Raoul Manga Guela effortlessly smothers it!
65.53
Lennart Seifert flicks the ball to his team mate, David De Witte. David De Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.52
Santino Ardiles flicks a high pass forward. Sixto Solis collects the pass. Sixto Solis lofts in a cross ball towards David De Witte. David De Witte is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. David De Witte scores for SM Caen!!
77.41
2-1SM Caen have made 3 substitutions with Hakan Kayis replacing David De Witte, Ruel Murray replacing Santino Ardiles and Carl Unsworth replacing Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson .
78.50
Youri Nikiforov threads a neat ball through to Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Böhm who gathers it comfortably.
81.21
Ruel Murray makes an attacking run forward. Ruel Murray knocks in a cross ball towards Sixto Solis. Sixto Solis makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Torsten Böhm.
82.45
2-1It's a corner kick. Youri Nikiforov loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alexander Schneider reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
84.06
Ruel Murray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.15
Jean Chr. Loko knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Schneider. Alexander Schneider knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Gray.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
28.4%
50.7%
20.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Krunoslav Boban of Montpellier HSC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Torsten Böhm (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Wayne Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kaba Condi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jan Heintze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Carnot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simo Forssell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jean Chr. Loko (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Krunoslav Boban (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Fausto Galli (MID) | | 9 |
| 10. | Yuriy Sakhnevych (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexander Schneider (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stefan Del Vecchio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arto Malmberg (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brandon Thompson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Raoul Manga Guela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Boubacar Olivier Sié (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mark Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jan Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lennart Seifert (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Youri Nikiforov (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Santino Ardiles (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gunnlaugur Thórhallsson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David De Witte (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sixto Solis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Carl Unsworth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hakan Kayis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ruel Murray (MID) | 6 | |