Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Olympique Lyonnais. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Montpellier HSC and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Montpellier HSC and Olympique Lyonnais are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Olympique Lyonnais get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Paul Valenconi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Neil Dickov easily smothers it!
14.06
0-0Madjid Revelles catches Fabrice Haddadou on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabrice Haddadou runs off the knock.
15.53
0-0Kevin Campbell advances with the ball. Kevin Campbell knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Combin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.34
0-0David Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.53
Fabrice Haddadou brings the ball forward. Fabrice Haddadou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Neil Dickov easily smothers it!
21.02
0-0Olympique Lyonnais are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Montpellier HSC's defence.
30.41
1-0Paul Valenconi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.26
Fabio Trivino chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.09
Fabrice Haddadou catches Nicholas Combin on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabrice Haddadou and shows him a yellow card! Nicholas Combin runs off the knock.
38.45
David Dickov sees space and advances. David Dickov goes all the way! David Dickov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Fausto Caputi knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin whips in a cross ball towards Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott powers a header at goal. John Meredith easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off!
47.32
Kevin Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles knocks the ball forward to Neil Elliott but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.07
Samuele Sulcis passes the ball forward to Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
61.31
Samuele Sulcis passes the ball forward to Neil Elliott. Neil Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Combin. Nicholas Combin tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.47
David Dickov takes it forward alone. David Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Neil Dickov.
67.09
1-0Samuele Sulcis comes in with a late challenge on David Dickov. Samuele Sulcis is given a warning by the referee! David Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.43
David Dickov brings the ball forward. David Dickov shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.31
Fabrice Haddadou makes a simple pass to David Dickov. David Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.26
Patrick Fanchone threads the ball through to David Dickov. David Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira shoots from outside the area but Neil Dickov is on top of it.
78.58
Fabrice Haddadou makes a probing pass to Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi advances with the ball. Paul Valenconi threads the ball through to Numo Escudé but he's offside!
81.30
Samuele Sulcis makes a probing pass to Madjid Revelles. Madjid Revelles goes all the way! Madjid Revelles takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.30
Patrick Fanchone chips the ball to his team mate, David Dickov. David Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.33
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Jean Chr. Foé makes a probing pass to Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell sees space and advances. Kevin Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Madjid Revelles but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
30.6%
43.1%
26.4%
Scorers
| Numo Escudé 30 |