Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to FC Gueugnon. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Montpellier HSC and FC Gueugnon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the match underway!
12.32
Ronald Marquet takes it forward alone. Ronald Marquet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.18
Fabio Trivino decides to run forward with the ball. Fabio Trivino knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.29
David Dickov makes a probing pass to Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.57
Paul Valenconi barges into Alexandre Andrade. Paul Valenconi is shown the yellow card! Alexandre Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.56
Alexandre Andrade threads the ball through to Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.13
David Dickov makes a simple pass to Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.27
David Dickov catches Samuel Jesus on the ankles. David Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Samuel Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.30
Fabio Trivino passes the ball forward to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giacomo De Neff who gathers it comfortably.
42.38
Ronald Marquet makes a beautiful solo run. Ronald Marquet knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Moullec. Manuel Moullec heads the ball goalwards. John Meredith easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
Fabio Trivino kicks a strong pass forward to Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé passes the ball forward but Diogo Vieira is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with FC Gueugnon kicking off!
47.48
Patrick Fanchone sees a break and surges forward. Patrick Fanchone makes a probing pass to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.18
David Dickov knocks the ball forward to Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Giacomo De Neff.
65.19
Paul Valenconi passes the ball forward to Brian Cadamarteri. Brian Cadamarteri plays a perfect one-two with Diogo Vieira and rushes in on goal... Brian Cadamarteri rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.21
Martin Bouzin chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Jesus. Samuel Jesus makes a simple pass to Garry Souness. Garry Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.21
Fabio Trivino makes a simple pass to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Giacomo De Neff.
72.36
Jeremy Diasalmeida passes the ball forward to David Dickov. David Dickov sees space and advances. David Dickov plays a perfect one-two with Brian Cadamarteri and rushes in on goal... David Dickov tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
79.52
Jeremy Diasalmeida brings the ball forward. Jeremy Diasalmeida advances with the ball. Jeremy Diasalmeida plays a perfect one-two with Numo Escudé and rushes in on goal... Jeremy Diasalmeida shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Giacomo De Neff had no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
83.03
Carlos Zugna flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Andrade. Alexandre Andrade makes a probing pass to Johnny Meniri. Johnny Meniri goes all the way! Johnny Meniri takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! John Meredith had no chance!! Goal for FC Gueugnon!
89.20
Montpellier HSC are easily keeping FC Gueugnon at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Jeremy Diasalmeida of Montpellier HSC
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
16.9%
49.3%
33.8%