Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Lille OSC. A crowd of 18,032 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lille OSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Lille OSC kicking off!
2.16
0-0Isaac Cardoso kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Ortiz. Facundo Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julio Tavernese. Julio Tavernese knocks in a cross ball towards Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
3.16
Juan Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly plays a perfect one-two with Julio Tavernese and rushes in on goal... Djibrill Bailly makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
4.15
0-0Facundo Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Julio Tavernese. Julio Tavernese lofts in a cross ball towards Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
6.51
0-0Gerald Boudarène knocks the ball forward to Julio Tavernese. Julio Tavernese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.06
0-0Gerald Boudarène barges into Leonardo Dobo. The referee calls over Gerald Boudarène and shows him a yellow card! Leonardo Dobo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.10
Facundo Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julio Tavernese. Julio Tavernese tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.09
1-0Pascal Maurice makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel whips in a cross ball towards Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Wim Renier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.37
Pascal Maurice knocks the ball forward to Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.45
Gerald Boudarène makes a simple pass to Gregory Bouzin. Gregory Bouzin lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Tavernese. Julio Tavernese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Bailey!
38.28
Pascal Maurice controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Moutinho.
39.28
Pascal Maurice makes a probing pass to Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wim Renier who gathers it comfortably.
42.11
Madjid Paviot sees space and advances. Madjid Paviot knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel plays a perfect one-two with Diego Cantona and rushes in on goal... Sebastien Bonissel tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
44.05
Facundo Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Bouzin. Gregory Bouzin heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off and get the second half underway!
48.21
Gerald Boudarène deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julio Tavernese. Julio Tavernese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.39
Juan Fuentes knocks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.12
Silvio Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Gerald Boudarène. Gerald Boudarène makes a simple pass to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Bouzin. Gregory Bouzin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.46
Silvio Moutinho hacks Sebastien Bonissel from behind! The referee calls over Silvio Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Sebastien Bonissel stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.05
1-0Toifilou Caveglia chips the ball to his team mate, Facundo Ortiz. Facundo Ortiz passes the ball forward to Gregory Bouzin. Gregory Bouzin makes a probing pass to Julio Tavernese but he's offside!
69.31
Juan Fuentes makes a probing pass to Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Bailey who gathers it comfortably.
73.39
Facundo Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Bailly. Djibrill Bailly whips in a cross ball towards Julio Tavernese. Julio Tavernese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.24
Madjid Paviot advances with the ball. Madjid Paviot makes a probing pass to Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Moutinho.
79.49
Edgar Moreira makes a simple pass to Pascal Maurice. Pascal Maurice knocks the ball forward to Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona whips in a cross ball towards Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wim Renier manages to gather it comfortably.
81.56
Leonardo Dobo passes the ball forward to Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Isaac Cardoso.
84.35
Toifilou Caveglia makes a probing pass to Juan Fuentes. Juan Fuentes threads the ball through to Gregory Bouzin. Gregory Bouzin finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.45
Gerald Boudarène sees a break and surges forward. Gerald Boudarène shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.5%
51.2%
18.3%
Scorers