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 Olympique de Marseille. A crowd of 19,492 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Olympique de Marseille appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Olympique de Marseille start the match!
3.56
0-0Manfa Colleter threads the ball through to Richard Jones. Richard Jones knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bertrand Le Crom.
4.31
0-0Madjid Paviot makes a simple pass to Gregory Klein. Gregory Klein passes the ball forward to Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.34
Ali Bréchet chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Scowcroft. Paul Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Vennegoor Heubach.
14.07
Leonardo Dobo knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.46
0-0Manfa Colleter makes a simple pass to Amdy Vilda. Amdy Vilda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Paul Bailey easily smothers it!
16.08
Leonardo Dobo kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel goes all the way! Sebastien Bonissel tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.22
Cosmin Baicu kicks a strong pass forward to Manfa Colleter. Manfa Colleter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amdy Vilda. Amdy Vilda kicks a strong pass forward to Talal Kachloul. Talal Kachloul shoots from just inside the box but Paul Bailey is on top of it.
27.30
Jacques Tano flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Negura. Stefan Negura flicks the ball to his team mate, Talal Kachloul. Talal Kachloul plays a perfect one-two with Amdy Vilda and rushes in on goal... Talal Kachloul takes a shot at goal but Paul Bailey is on top of it.
32.19
Stefan Negura kicks a strong pass forward to Amdy Vilda. Amdy Vilda goes all the way! Amdy Vilda shoots from just inside the box but somehow Paul Bailey manages to keep it out.
33.03
Gonçalo Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Jones. Richard Jones controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Talal Kachloul. Talal Kachloul tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.02
0-1Manfa Colleter threads the ball through to Talal Kachloul. Talal Kachloul lofts in a cross ball towards Amdy Vilda. Amdy Vilda heads the ball goalwards. Paul Bailey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the second half underway!
47.02
0-1Olympique de Marseille are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Montpellier HSC's defence.
49.44
Pascal Maurice makes a simple pass to Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.44
Stefan Negura threads the ball through to Richard Jones. Richard Jones goes all the way! Richard Jones takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Paul Bailey manages to gather it comfortably.
60.26
0-1Stefan Negura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Jones. Richard Jones deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Talal Kachloul but the linesman indicates offside!
72.26
Gregory Klein passes the ball forward to Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
75.24
Gonçalo Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Talal Kachloul. Talal Kachloul shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.21
0-1Gonçalo Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Paul Scowcroft. Gonçalo Ribeiro is given a warning by the referee! Paul Scowcroft stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.36
Edgar Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Maurice. Pascal Maurice controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.32
Jacques Tano chips the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Ribeiro. Gonçalo Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Jones. Richard Jones goes all the way! Richard Jones shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Jones!
89.52
1-2Jan Vennegoor Heubach barges into Leonardo Dobo. Jan Vennegoor Heubach is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Dobo runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
30.9%
48.1%
21%
Scorers