Match Report


Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC     ClermontClermont
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Angelo SafanjonA. Safanjon68
G
1
G
77Alexandre RamosA. Ramos
Pierre G. SulcisP. Sulcis71
D
2
D
75Abel SoaresA. Soares
Alistair InceA. Ince60
D
captain3
D
58Federico AntonioliF. Antonioli
Bertrand WarmuzB. Warmuz57
D
4
D
58Tobias BreitnerT. Breitner
Des LampardD. Lampard69
M
5
M
81Jacques RaguelJ. Raguel
Robert FayolleR. Fayolle69
M
6captain
M
73Johann TroncheJ. Tronche
Bernard DouchezB. Douchez69
M
7
M
72Wilson JemmaliW. Jemmali
Manuel ZoppettiM. Zoppetti64
M
8
M
58Stuart OwenS. Owen
Florian BellottoF. Bellotto84
A
9
A
72Pierre-Emmanuel AudardP. Audard
Aziz MullerA. Muller71
A
10
A
66Jean-Jacques MouretJ. Mouret
Florian MasudiF. Masudi68
A
11
A
58Tieme Van Der SchaafT. Van Der Schaaf
 
Philipe LevratP. Levrat68
A
12
G
59Markus KrügerM. Krüger
Martial LaurentM. Laurent59
M
13
D
57Jonas HamannJ. Hamann
Patricio DayllyP. Daylly57
A
14
G
57Dries BoussattaD. Boussatta

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Clermont. A crowd of 14,703 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Montpellier HSC and Clermont are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Samba Thuram.


0.00
The first half starts with Clermont kicking off!
2.12
Stuart Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.50
Robert Fayolle threads a neat ball through to Florian Masudi. Florian Masudi shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
6.59
With some swift thinking, Bertrand Warmuz plays the ball forward to Pierre G. Sulcis. Pierre G. Sulcis threads a neat ball through to Aziz Muller. Aziz Muller tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.34
Stuart Owen barges into Robert Fayolle. The referee warns Stuart Owen to calm down! Robert Fayolle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.17
Robert Fayolle flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Douchez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Bernard Douchez plays the ball forward to Robert Fayolle who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Robert Fayolle provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Alexandre Ramos. Excellent save.
15.45
Robert Fayolle runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robert Fayolle tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
16.15
Des Lampard brings the ball forward. Des Lampard passes the ball forward to Bernard Douchez. Bernard Douchez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Alexandre Ramos had no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
21.28
Robert Fayolle comes in with a late challenge on Wilson Jemmali. Robert Fayolle is shown the yellow card! Wilson Jemmali stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.29
Jean-Jacques Mouret hits a low pass to Jacques Raguel. Jacques Raguel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bertrand Warmuz.
24.16
Federico Antonioli makes a simple pass to Tieme Van Der Schaaf. Tieme Van Der Schaaf sees Pierre-Emmanuel Audard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard knocks in a cross ball towards Tieme Van Der Schaaf. Tieme Van Der Schaaf is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.44
Bernard Douchez hits a low pass to Florian Bellotto. Florian Bellotto shoots from 25 yards but somehow Alexandre Ramos manages to keep it out.
27.29
Pierre G. Sulcis sees Robert Fayolle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Fayolle flicks a high ball forward to Aziz Muller who takes it down. Aziz Muller flicks a high pass forward. Florian Masudi controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Florian Masudi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.17
With imagination, Johann Tronche laces a through ball forward to Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.11
Robert Fayolle catches Wilson Jemmali on the ankles. The referee calls over Robert Fayolle and warns him to calm down! Wilson Jemmali stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.34
Johann Tronche knocks the ball forward to Tieme Van Der Schaaf. Tieme Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Angelo Safanjon.
33.07
Johann Tronche takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Manuel Zoppetti gets to the ball and clears it up field.
36.12
Johann Tronche clumsily knocks into Bernard Douchez. The referee calls over Johann Tronche and warns him to calm down! Bernard Douchez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.17
Federico Antonioli hits a low pass to Wilson Jemmali. With a delightful solo run, Wilson Jemmali stretches the opposition's defence. Wilson Jemmali knocks in a cross ball towards Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.44
Wilson Jemmali knocks the ball forward to Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret shoots from distance but Angelo Safanjon is on top of his game. Well saved!
45.00
From the throw-in, Des Lampard picks out Bernard Douchez. Bernard Douchez hits a low pass to Florian Masudi. Florian Masudi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Bellotto but he's offside!
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. Clermont also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clermont players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Montpellier HSC start the second half!
47.56
Johann Tronche controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Angelo Safanjon.
49.23
Johann Tronche takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pierre-Emmanuel Audard provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.23
Robert Fayolle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Zoppetti. Manuel Zoppetti rushes past Federico Antonioli! Manuel Zoppetti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.36
Pierre G. Sulcis breaks forward. Pierre G. Sulcis threads a neat ball through to Aziz Muller. Aziz Muller shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
55.09
Stuart Owen flicks a high pass forward. Jacques Raguel collects the pass. Jacques Raguel lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Jacques Mouret. Jean-Jacques Mouret powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
59.36
Tobias Breitner passes the ball forward to Wilson Jemmali. Wilson Jemmali whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Emmanuel Audard. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.04
Jacques Raguel flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Jacques Mouret who brings the ball under control. Jean-Jacques Mouret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.35
Des Lampard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aziz Muller. Aziz Muller plays a one-two with Florian Bellotto and rushes in on goal... Aziz Muller comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.58
Manuel Zoppetti barges into Abel Soares. Manuel Zoppetti is shown the yellow card! Abel Soares stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.06
Pierre G. Sulcis threads a neat ball through to Bernard Douchez. Bernard Douchez knocks the ball to his team mate, Aziz Muller. Aziz Muller rushes past Federico Antonioli! Aziz Muller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
75.05
Wilson Jemmali changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wilson Jemmali knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Ince.
78.12
Robert Fayolle knocks the ball forward to Florian Masudi. Florian Masudi lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Fayolle. Robert Fayolle makes a looping header on goal. Alexandre Ramos gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
83.32
Federico Antonioli pushes up the pitch. Without breaking stride, Federico Antonioli plays the ball forward to Tieme Van Der Schaaf. Tieme Van Der Schaaf threads the ball through into the box. Pierre-Emmanuel Audard strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
84.12
Wilson Jemmali kicks a strong pass forward to Tieme Van Der Schaaf. Tieme Van Der Schaaf lofts in a cross ball towards Johann Tronche. Johann Tronche flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
87.46
Abel Soares hacks Bernard Douchez from behind! The referee brings Abel Soares to one side and gives him a warning! Bernard Douchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Florian Bellotto makes a simple pass to Aziz Muller. Aziz Muller lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Masudi. Florian Masudi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Montpellier HSC

Clermont
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
25%
48.7%
26.3%

Scorers
Aziz Muller 7
Bernard Douchez 16
Johann Tronche 40
Pierre-Emmanuel Audard 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aziz Muller of Montpellier HSC

Match Ratings