Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montpellier HSC and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Youssef Ramond.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montpellier HSC and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Youssef Ramond.
0.00
0-0Montpellier HSC kick off the first half!
2.04
0-0Andre Van Loenhout kicks a strong pass forward to Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay lofts in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
3.17
0-0With vision, Tiago Valente laces a weighted ball forward to Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Boudewijn Davids collects the pass. Boudewijn Davids tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.05
Hugo Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Adnan Adam gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
8.56
0-0Hugo Segarra clumsily knocks into Roberto Medri. Hugo Segarra is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Medri stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.49
0-1Tiago Valente makes an attacking run forward. Tiago Valente whips in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn makes a deft header. Billy Meiklejohn scores for Olympique Lyonnais!!
14.34
0-1Roberto Medri barges into Andre Van Loenhout. Roberto Medri is shown the yellow card! Andre Van Loenhout grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.46
Tiago Valente passes the ball forward to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards but Adnan Adam reads it well. Fabulous save!
16.40
0-1Arthur Gordon threads a neat ball through to Ruby Jager. Ruby Jager knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.03
Tiago Valente pushes up the pitch. Tiago Valente threads a neat ball through to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Meiklejohn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andre Van Loenhout cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Adnan Adam manages to gather it easily.
21.19
0-1Angelo Peyrelade clumsily knocks into Guy Le Garrec. The referee calls over Angelo Peyrelade and shows him a yellow card! Guy Le Garrec runs off the knock.
26.07
Arthur Gordon knocks the ball forward to Ruby Jager. Ruby Jager knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
30.23
Guy Le Garrec makes a simple pass to Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout hits a low pass to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.13
Billy Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Gordon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Gordon runs off the knock.
33.38
Boudewijn Davids flicks a high pass forward. Massimiliano Casale collects the pass. Massimiliano Casale shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
34.30
Mauricio Moreno comes in with a late challenge on Guy Le Garrec. The referee calls over Mauricio Moreno and warns him to calm down! Guy Le Garrec runs off the knock.
36.09
Benito Barban chips the ball to his team mate, Boudewijn Davids. Boudewijn Davids flicks a high pass forward. Billy Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Billy Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
38.59
0-1Guy Le Garrec flicks the ball to his team mate, Benito Barban. Benito Barban flicks a high pass forward. Adrien Barckay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrien Barckay kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Van Loenhout but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.57
Benito Barban passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra flicks a high pass forward to Massimiliano Casale who brings the ball under control. Massimiliano Casale lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Meiklejohn!
44.35
Arthur Gordon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arthur Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Stephen Mcallister had no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
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. Olympique Lyonnais also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique Lyonnais players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Olympique Lyonnais start the second half!
48.52
Benito Barban chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout kicks a strong pass forward to Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Adnan Adam!
49.12
Benito Barban decides to run forward with the ball. Benito Barban makes a probing pass to Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay passes the ball forward to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Adnan Adam manages to gather it easily.
51.31
With a delightful solo run, Andre Van Loenhout stretches the opposition's defence. Andre Van Loenhout shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Adnan Adam!
55.42
Tiago Valente makes a simple pass to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Hugo Segarra. Hugo Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Adnan Adam had no chance!! Goal for Olympique Lyonnais! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the veteran Scotsman!
59.38
Hugo Segarra hacks Roberto Medri from behind! Hugo Segarra is warned by the referee again! Roberto Medri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.33
With vision, Andre Van Loenhout plays the ball forward to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.31
Angelo Peyrelade knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Medri. Roberto Medri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.10
Angelo Peyrelade flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Moreno controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Moreno plays a scrappy one-two with Ruby Jager and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Moreno side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Moreno!
79.21
Hugo Segarra passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Andre Van Loenhout. Andre Van Loenhout shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
83.56
Andre Van Loenhout threads the ball through to Billy Meiklejohn. Billy Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Adrien Barckay. Adrien Barckay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Adnan Adam manages to gather it.
84.37
Angelo Peyrelade clumsily knocks into Stephen Meiklejohn. The referee warns Angelo Peyrelade to calm down! Stephen Meiklejohn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.52
Andre Van Loenhout passes the ball forward to Massimiliano Casale. Massimiliano Casale knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adnan Adam who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Hugo Segarra flicks a high ball forward to Billy Meiklejohn who takes it down. Billy Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with Adrien Barckay and rushes in on goal... Billy Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
0
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.1%
69.9%
Play Area
30.1%
44.6%
25.3%
Scorers
| Mike Hitchcock 44 Mauricio Moreno 73 | Billy Meiklejohn 9, 40, 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Meiklejohn of Olympique Lyonnais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adnan Adam (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jan Vennegoor Berger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pierre-Alain Baudet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kamal Jurietti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Angelo Peyrelade (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Arthur Gordon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Medri (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Mike Hitchcock (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Ruby Jager (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Moreno (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Hugo Suarez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Allan Dufresne (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steven Castets (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stephen Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tiago Valente (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Benito Barban (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Guy Le Garrec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Segarra (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Van Loenhout (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Boudewijn Davids (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adrien Barckay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Massimiliano Casale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Meiklejohn (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Lucien Mouret (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andres Iglesias (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |