Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Auxerre. A crowd of 19,823 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Auxerre kick off and get the match underway!
3.02
Viktor Ibertsberger knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony shoots from long range. Patrick Kirkland easily smothers it.
6.41
Claudiu Raducioiu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios passes the ball forward but Claus Degn is offside!
10.28
Stefan Dumitru Milosovici advances with the ball. Stefan Dumitru Milosovici sees space and advances. Stefan Dumitru Milosovici knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.22
Gregory Klein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastien Bonissel but he's offside!
14.27
Edgar Moreira makes a simple pass to Gregory Klein. Gregory Klein threads the ball through to Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel shoots from just inside the box but somehow Patrick Kirkland manages to keep it out.
15.15
Benjamín Sáez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudiu Raducioiu. Claudiu Raducioiu takes it forward alone. Claudiu Raducioiu whips in a cross ball towards Claus Degn. Claus Degn powers a header at goal but somehow Paul Bailey manages to keep it out.
20.11
Claudiu Raducioiu threads the ball through to Claus Degn. Claus Degn shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Paul Bailey manages to gather it comfortably.
22.08
Mast H. Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.52
Claudiu Raducioiu knocks the ball forward to Claus Degn. Claus Degn whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Paul Bailey!
32.46
Claudiu Raducioiu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.16
Yassine Hadji knocks the ball to his team mate, Branko Damman. Branko Damman makes a probing pass to Claus Degn. Claus Degn whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.55
Benjamín Sáez brings the ball forward. Benjamín Sáez sees a break and surges forward. Benjamín Sáez goes all the way! Benjamín Sáez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Benjamín Sáez!
44.26
Mast H. Kanu knocks the ball forward to Claus Degn. Claus Degn goes all the way! Claus Degn rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the second half underway!
49.22
Gregory Klein threads the ball through to Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Kirkland who gathers it comfortably.
54.08
Viktor Ibertsberger chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.17
Claudiu Raducioiu kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Rios. Nelson Rios plays a perfect one-two with Claus Degn and rushes in on goal... Nelson Rios shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.29
Branko Damman kicks a strong pass forward to Claus Degn. Claus Degn plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Edusei and rushes in on goal... Claus Degn rockets a shot on goal. Claus Degn scores for Auxerre!!
66.02
Stefan Dumitru Milosovici makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudiu Raducioiu. Claudiu Raducioiu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claus Degn. Claus Degn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ali Bréchet.
67.28
Viktor Ibertsberger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Ferreira.
72.21
Claudiu Raducioiu knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
77.03
Edgar Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Scowcroft. Paul Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony goes all the way! Youssouf Citony cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.24
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
81.26
Branko Damman kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Edusei. Mohammed Edusei whips in a cross ball towards Claus Degn. Claus Degn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.56
Montpellier HSC are easily keeping Auxerre at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.28
Claudiu Raducioiu chips the ball to his team mate, Claus Degn. Claus Degn plays a perfect one-two with Nelson Rios and rushes in on goal... Claus Degn rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Claus Degn!
87.45
Claudiu Raducioiu chips the ball to his team mate, Claus Degn. Claus Degn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ali Bréchet.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Claus Degn of Auxerre
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
31.6%
45.6%
22.8%