Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade La Meinau where RC Strasbourg play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 9,447 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both RC Strasbourg and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both RC Strasbourg and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RC Strasbourg get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Montpellier HSC are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
3.38
0-0Cleto Califano passes the ball forward to Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Cantona but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.47
0-0Jannick Granon threads the ball through to Martin Beelenkamp. Martin Beelenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Dagui Reveillére. Dagui Reveillére shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.14
0-0Cleto Califano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.57
1-0Jannick Granon threads the ball through to Martin Beelenkamp. Martin Beelenkamp threads the ball through to Dagui Reveillére. Dagui Reveillére knocks the ball to his team mate, Didier Henin. Didier Henin tries a spectacular strike. Marc Röhner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.10
Carlos Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Kanu. Dennis Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dagui Reveillére. Dagui Reveillére knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.05
1-0Diego Cantona comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Santos. Diego Cantona is warned by the referee! Carlos Santos runs off the knock.
33.38
Madjid Paviot chips the ball to his team mate, Cleto Califano. Cleto Califano takes it forward alone. Cleto Califano tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
44.05
1-0Arno Neudecker kicks a strong pass forward to Didier Henin. Didier Henin goes all the way! Didier Henin shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Marc Röhner easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off the second half!
47.40
Paul Scowcroft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edouard Leclerc who gathers it comfortably.
49.24
Pascal Maurice threads the ball through to Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jannick Granon.
54.54
Paul Scowcroft threads the ball through to Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.14
Edgar Moreira takes it forward alone. Edgar Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigue Darbelet.
57.15
Jannick Granon threads the ball through to Dennis Kanu. Dennis Kanu threads the ball through to Dagui Reveillére. Dagui Reveillére sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marc Röhner.
59.02
Paul Scowcroft decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Edouard Leclerc.
63.05
1-0Dennis Kanu barges into Arnauld Hugues. The referee calls over Dennis Kanu and shows him a yellow card! Arnauld Hugues stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.26
Arno Neudecker comes in with a late challenge on Paul Scowcroft. The referee calls over Arno Neudecker and warns him to calm down! Paul Scowcroft stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.01
1-0Arnauld Hugues hacks Martin Beelenkamp from behind! Arnauld Hugues is warned by the referee! Martin Beelenkamp grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.26
Madjid Paviot makes a simple pass to Pascal Maurice. Pascal Maurice threads the ball through to Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.28
Madjid Paviot makes a simple pass to Arnauld Hugues. Arnauld Hugues kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssouf Citony. Youssouf Citony cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Youssouf Citony scores for Montpellier HSC!!
83.44
Cleto Califano surges forward with the ball. Cleto Califano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.41
Arnauld Hugues makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Cantona. Diego Cantona goes all the way! Diego Cantona makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Dennis Kanu sees space and advances. Dennis Kanu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Röhner who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
32.1%
46.9%
21%
Scorers