Match Report


Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille     Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC
Robert WoodsRobert Woods Computer Player Computer Player
Mauricio RodriguezM. Rodriguez76
G
captain1
G
67Adnan AdamA. Adam
Youssouf BaghdadY. Baghdad74
D
2
D
68Xavier RascleX. Rascle
Danijel HistillolesD. Histilloles70
D
3
D
68Nicolas VidalN. Vidal
David LawD. Law44
D
4
D
67Jan Vennegoor BergerJ. Berger
Pierre-Yves GuillouP. Guillou66
D
5
M
77Angelo PeyreladeA. Peyrelade
David SousaD. Sousa76
M
6
M
71Arthur GordonA. Gordon
Leonardo BlancoL. Blanco77
M
7
M
68Gavin MooreG. Moore
Alfredo CortesA. Cortes69
M
8
M
61Roberto MedriR. Medri
Alexander SchäferA. Schäfer67
A
9
A
71Mike HitchcockM. Hitchcock
David MasonD. Mason71
A
10
A
68Sherif SouchardS. Souchard
Martin RubioM. Rubio72
A
11captain
A
67Hugo SuarezH. Suarez
 
Teddy MeniriT. Meniri45
G
12
A
66Mauricio MorenoM. Moreno
Darren HulmeD. Hulme39
M
13
D
65Pierre-Alain BaudetP. Baudet
Emmanuel NéeE. Née39
A
14
D
64Allan DufresneA. Dufresne

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Vélodrome where Olympique de Marseille play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 20,381 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Olympique de Marseille are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guy Philippe.


0.00
Montpellier HSC get the match underway!
6.49
Alfredo Cortes takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Schäfer. Alexander Schäfer runs straight at the defence! Alexander Schäfer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.14
Nicolas Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sherif Souchard. Sherif Souchard hits a low pass to Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Gordon. Arthur Gordon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
21.26
Angelo Peyrelade barges into Alfredo Cortes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Cortes runs off the knock.
27.05
Arthur Gordon laces a weighted ball forward to Sherif Souchard. Sherif Souchard knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Gordon. Arthur Gordon makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Mauricio Rodriguez had no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
30.02
With some swift thinking, Sherif Souchard plays the ball forward to Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Mike Hitchcock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Arthur Gordon sees Sherif Souchard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sherif Souchard shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Olympique de Marseille appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Olympique de Marseille players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Olympique de Marseille kick off!
48.32
Roberto Medri flicks a high pass forward. Angelo Peyrelade controls it well on his chest. Angelo Peyrelade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
49.14
Alfredo Cortes barges into Arthur Gordon. The referee calls over Alfredo Cortes and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.11
David Law threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.55
Martin Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Schäfer. Alexander Schäfer runs straight at the defence! Alexander Schäfer tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Adnan Adam. Excellent save.
55.38
David Sousa threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Blanco. Leonardo Blanco shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
57.19
With some swift thinking, Pierre-Yves Guillou plays the ball forward to David Sousa. David Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.16
Leonardo Blanco receives the ball from a throw-in from David Law. Leonardo Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio plays a one-two with David Sousa and rushes in on goal... Martin Rubio cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
67.11
Nicolas Vidal threads the ball through to Arthur Gordon. Arthur Gordon threads a neat ball through to Sherif Souchard. Sherif Souchard tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.08
Alexander Schäfer threads a neat ball through to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio makes a great pass forward. David Mason runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.02
David Law kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Yves Guillou. Pierre-Yves Guillou makes a probing pass to Martin Rubio. Martin Rubio plays a quick one-two with Alfredo Cortes and rushes in on goal... Martin Rubio shoots from just inside the box. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Olympique de Marseille are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.57
Olympique de Marseille have made 2 substitutions with Darren Hulme replacing Alfredo Cortes and Emmanuel Née replacing Martin Rubio .
79.43
Xavier Rascle flicks a high ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Berger who takes it down. Jan Vennegoor Berger sees space and advances. Jan Vennegoor Berger shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.05
Leonardo Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Hulme. Darren Hulme runs straight at the defence! Darren Hulme makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Xavier Rascle steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
87.46
Gavin Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Medri. Roberto Medri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Olympique de Marseille

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

Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
19.7%
52.1%
28.2%

Scorers
Alexander Schäfer 6
Arthur Gordon 27
Mike Hitchcock 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Schäfer of Olympique de Marseille

Match Ratings