Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Auguste-Bonal where Sochaux-Montbéliard play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 20,356 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sochaux-Montbéliard are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sochaux-Montbéliard are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
3.12
0-0Herve Bouardellah threads the ball through to Tomasz Bak. Tomasz Bak sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Paul Bailey is on top of it.
8.15
0-0Tomasz Smolarek barges into Gregory Klein. Tomasz Smolarek is warned by the referee! Gregory Klein carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.47
0-0Tomasz Smolarek passes the ball forward to Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.54
Nuno Carvalho hacks Youssouf Citony from behind! The referee calls over Nuno Carvalho and shows him a yellow card! Youssouf Citony grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.35
0-0Herve Roche makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Bresciano. Vincenzo Bresciano flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Bak. Tomasz Bak lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Marche. Jose Marche heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.08
Herve Roche passes the ball forward to Tomasz Smolarek. Tomasz Smolarek knocks the ball forward to Jose Marche. Jose Marche knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.15
Vincenzo Bresciano kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Marche. Jose Marche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.31
Madjid Paviot decides to run forward with the ball. Madjid Paviot passes the ball forward to Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel whips in a cross ball towards Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Leon Röhner easily smothers it.
27.01
Vincenzo Bresciano advances with the ball. Vincenzo Bresciano goes all the way! Vincenzo Bresciano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Paul Bailey easily smothers it.
30.42
Tomasz Smolarek flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Bak. Tomasz Bak goes all the way! Tomasz Bak rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.45
0-0Peter Cascini comes in with a late challenge on Sebastien Bonissel. Peter Cascini is shown the yellow card! Sebastien Bonissel stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.38
1-0Amara Durand kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Bresciano. Vincenzo Bresciano knocks the ball to his team mate, Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard shoots from 25 yards. Roland Ponsard scores for Sochaux-Montbéliard!!
40.55
Amara Durand kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Bresciano. Vincenzo Bresciano kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Bak. Tomasz Bak shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.04
Vincenzo Bresciano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Marche. Jose Marche is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sochaux-Montbéliard get the second half underway!
55.09
Herve Bouardellah passes the ball forward to Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marche. Jose Marche is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.31
Nuno Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Herve Bouardellah. Herve Bouardellah decides to run forward with the ball. Herve Bouardellah knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Ponsard. Roland Ponsard directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Bailey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.06
Herve Bouardellah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Marche. Jose Marche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.44
Paul Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Amara Durand.
81.26
3-0Sochaux-Montbéliard are easily keeping Montpellier HSC at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
83.11
Bertrand Le Crom controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Maurice. Pascal Maurice threads the ball through to Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Röhner who gathers it comfortably.
85.45
Ali Bréchet hacks Tomasz Bak from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomasz Bak gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.41
Vincenzo Bresciano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Bak. Tomasz Bak whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marche. Jose Marche is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.2%
32.8%
Play Area
19.7%
44.3%
36.1%
Scorers
| Roland Ponsard 34, 69 Jose Marche 55 |