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 FC Istres. A crowd of 17,725 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Istres appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Montpellier HSC start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.04
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
9.39
0-0Patrick Fanchone kicks a strong pass forward to Fabio Trivino. Fabio Trivino passes the ball forward to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira makes a probing pass to Brian Cadamarteri but he's offside!
12.52
1-0Fabio Trivino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.06
1-0Fabrice Haddadou makes a simple pass to Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.26
1-0David Dickov barges into Corentin Shakpoke. The referee calls over David Dickov and warns him to calm down! Corentin Shakpoke stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.06
1-0David Dickov sees space and advances. David Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ben Byrne easily smothers it!
26.06
Jšrg Van Buskermolen surges forward with the ball. Jšrg Van Buskermolen whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Blanco!
32.15
Paul Valenconi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.37
Herve Dufresne sees space and advances. Herve Dufresne kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco goes all the way! Daniel Blanco shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.31
Patrick Fanchone makes a simple pass to Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi makes a probing pass to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira plays a perfect one-two with Brian Cadamarteri and rushes in on goal... Diogo Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Ben Byrne is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Istres get the second half underway!
54.57
Fabio Trivino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri makes a probing pass to Numo Escudé but he's offside!
59.25
David Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé knocks the ball forward to Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri shoots from just inside the box but Ben Byrne is on top of it.
60.55
Paul Valenconi passes the ball forward to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Numo Escudé but he's offside!
65.42
Jeremy Diasalmeida kicks a strong pass forward to David Dickov. David Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.39
Fabrice Haddadou decides to run forward with the ball. Fabrice Haddadou sees a break and surges forward. Fabrice Haddadou whips in a cross ball towards Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.03
Jšrg Van Buskermolen knocks the ball to his team mate, Michel Perez. Michel Perez whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tony Wau is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.16
Paul Valenconi sees space and advances. Paul Valenconi knocks the ball to his team mate, Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.54
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
77.8%
22.2%
Play Area
28.6%
44.4%
27%
Scorers
| Diogo Vieira 13 Brian Cadamarteri 32, 69 Numo Escudé 65, 81 | Daniel Blanco 26, 73 |