Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 18,099 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
OGC Nice are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Montpellier HSC kick off!
6.03
0-0Paul Valenconi knocks the ball to his team mate, Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Vogel.
15.47
0-1David Dickov knocks the ball forward to Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diogo Vieira!
18.51
0-1Demlaba Jezierski knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Tony Wau easily smothers it.
20.26
0-1Fabio Trivino knocks the ball forward to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira plays a perfect one-two with Brian Cadamarteri and rushes in on goal... Diogo Vieira takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.21
David Dickov makes a simple pass to Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.26
Said Borios chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi threads the ball through to Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
36.56
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.08
0-1David Dickov catches Demlaba Jezierski on the ankles. David Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Demlaba Jezierski carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.37
David Dickov advances with the ball. David Dickov goes all the way! David Dickov takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
OGC Nice kick off the second half!
61.15
Valerien Charrieras kicks a strong pass forward to Demlaba Jezierski. Demlaba Jezierski makes a probing pass to Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne knocks in a cross ball towards Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.41
Moritz Vogel flicks the ball to his team mate, Menno Dreef. Menno Dreef makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Duchesne. Gerard Duchesne shoots from distance but it flies wide!
67.41
0-2Patrick Fanchone clumsily knocks into Azziz Nicaise. The referee calls over Patrick Fanchone and shows him a yellow card! Azziz Nicaise stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.33
0-2Brian Cadamarteri comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Potts. Brian Cadamarteri is warned by the referee! Shaun Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.48
David Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Potts.
75.47
Paul Valenconi catches Demlaba Jezierski on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Demlaba Jezierski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.05
David Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.21
Bernard Bonnard takes it forward alone. Bernard Bonnard passes the ball forward to Azziz Nicaise. Azziz Nicaise rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%
Scorers