Match Report


Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC     Lille OSCLille OSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adnan AdamA. Adam67
G
1captain
G
60Arno NieuwenhuijzenA. Nieuwenhuijzen
Xavier RascleX. Rascle68
D
2
D
72Alex ThomsonA. Thomson
Nicolas VidalN. Vidal68
D
3
D
66Paolo GorgoneP. Gorgone
Jan Vennegoor BergerJ. Berger67
D
4
D
64Graeme CopeG. Cope
Angelo PeyreladeA. Peyrelade77
M
5
D
62Edouard CalabuigE. Calabuig
Arthur GordonA. Gordon71
M
6
M
75Antonio MarquitosA. Marquitos
Gavin MooreG. Moore68
M
7
M
70David MccallD. Mccall
Roberto MedriR. Medri61
M
captain8
M
68Federico AlessiF. Alessi
Mike HitchcockM. Hitchcock71
A
9
A
71Adelmajid CharvetA. Charvet
Sherif SouchardS. Souchard68
A
10
A
66Martin RöslerM. Rösler
Hugo SuarezH. Suarez67
A
11
A
64David DruonD. Druon
 
Rafael MonteroR. Montero66
A
12
M
62Steve FoulonS. Foulon
Mauricio MorenoM. Moreno66
A
13
D
55Abubakari de KoningA. de Koning
Pierre-Alain BaudetP. Baudet65
D
14
G
55Dado VerschaveD. Verschave

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Lille OSC. A crowd of 18,213 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Denis Ait Atmane.


0.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
4.42
Arthur Gordon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arthur Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Moore. Gavin Moore flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.02
David Druon hacks Jan Vennegoor Berger from behind! The referee calls over David Druon and shows him a yellow card! Jan Vennegoor Berger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.06
Xavier Rascle threads the ball through to Gavin Moore. Gavin Moore knocks the ball forward to Angelo Peyrelade. Angelo Peyrelade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edouard Calabuig.
12.33
Federico Alessi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Druon. David Druon whips in a cross ball towards Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.10
Graeme Cope catches Arthur Gordon on the ankles. Graeme Cope is shown the yellow card! Arthur Gordon runs off the knock.
16.09
Graeme Cope barges into Arthur Gordon. Graeme Cope is warned by the referee! Arthur Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.44
Alex Thomson threads a neat ball through to David Mccall. David Mccall changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.28
Mike Hitchcock barges into Paolo Gorgone. The referee brings Mike Hitchcock to one side and gives him a warning! Paolo Gorgone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.33
Gavin Moore plays the ball forward to Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.25
Jan Vennegoor Berger surges forward with the ball. Jan Vennegoor Berger knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Gordon. Arthur Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Sherif Souchard. Sherif Souchard jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.39
Edouard Calabuig comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Suarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. Lille OSC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Lille OSC kick off!
47.23
Graeme Cope threads a neat ball through to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler flicks a high ball forward to David Druon who takes it down. David Druon makes a probing pass to Federico Alessi but he's offside!
49.25
Xavier Rascle flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Gordon. Arthur Gordon sees Angelo Peyrelade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Angelo Peyrelade whips in a cross ball towards Sherif Souchard. Sherif Souchard heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.25
Edouard Calabuig passes the ball forward to Federico Alessi. Federico Alessi flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards David Druon. David Druon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.37
Gavin Moore catches Antonio Marquitos on the ankles. Gavin Moore is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Marquitos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.28
Nicolas Vidal makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolas Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Arno Nieuwenhuijzen.
61.02
It's a corner kick. Xavier Rascle loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Paolo Gorgone jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
65.34
Gavin Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.17
Gavin Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Peyrelade. Angelo Peyrelade laces a through ball forward to Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Sherif Souchard. Sherif Souchard makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
69.03
David Mccall threads the ball through to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.38
Jan Vennegoor Berger catches Adelmajid Charvet on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adelmajid Charvet stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.01
Gavin Moore sees Hugo Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Hitchcock but he's offside!
75.54
Paolo Gorgone flicks a high pass forward to David Mccall who brings the ball under control. David Mccall makes a probing pass to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Adnan Adam manages to keep it out.
77.38
Lille OSC have made a substitution with Abubakari de Koning replacing David Mccall .
81.20
Federico Alessi passes the ball forward to David Druon. David Druon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Xavier Rascle.
85.15
Graeme Cope brings the ball forward. Graeme Cope hits a low pass to Antonio Marquitos. Antonio Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards David Druon. David Druon connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.18
Sherif Souchard hits a low pass to Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arno Nieuwenhuijzen who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Montpellier HSC

Lille OSC
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
27.1%
41.4%
31.4%

Scorers
Sherif Souchard 38, 49
Federico Alessi 12
Martin Rösler 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sherif Souchard of Montpellier HSC

Match Ratings