Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade Océane where Le Havre AC play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 8,919 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Fadiga.
The pitch is in good condition.
Le Havre AC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Laurent Fadiga.
0.00
Le Havre AC kick off the first half!
2.49
Eoin Owen flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Gil who takes it down. Sebastian Gil shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
3.33
Yohann Grossmann barges into Danijel Deschamps. The referee warns Yohann Grossmann to calm down! Danijel Deschamps runs off the knock.
12.08
Armindo Chabert threads a neat ball through to Philippe Mayele. Philippe Mayele flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Rodgers controls it well on his chest. Kevin Rodgers shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.13
Armindo Chabert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brahim Odet. With vision, Brahim Odet plays the ball forward to Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Ferdinand Zaidan keeps it out!
16.26
Malcolm Ripley makes a probing pass to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.43
With a delightful solo run, Edern Isabey stretches the opposition's defence. Edern Isabey controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Yohann Grossmann through on goal. Yohann Grossmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
21.02
Eoin Owen threads a neat ball through to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers tries a spectacular long range effort but Ferdinand Zaidan is on top of it.
27.26
Ghislain Arribagé makes a simple pass to Alioune David. Alioune David makes a probing pass to Khaliloul Renaud but he's offside!
28.27
Djibrill Montanier passes the ball forward to Brahim Odet. Brahim Odet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bertrand Cazarelli.
30.00
Florian Macquet decides to run forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Florian Macquet plays the ball forward to Yohann Grossmann. Yohann Grossmann shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
32.22
Bertrand Cazarelli sees a break and surges forward. Bertrand Cazarelli flicks a high pass forward. Khaliloul Renaud controls it well on his chest. Khaliloul Renaud lofts in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Maresca. Michelangelo Maresca flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
38.16
Ghislain Arribagé knocks the ball to his team mate, Alioune David. Alioune David controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
40.17
Edern Isabey sees Yohann Grossmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yohann Grossmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Engels.
44.15
Philippe Mayele sees Kevin Rodgers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Rodgers tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Havre AC appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montpellier HSC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off!
48.36
Brahim Odet flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
51.36
Fabio Capezzuto sees Ghislain Arribagé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ghislain Arribagé flicks a high pass forward to Alioune David who brings the ball under control. Alioune David tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Felipe Guardiola!
54.17
Philippe Mayele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferdinand Zaidan who gathers it comfortably.
55.45
Brahim Odet catches Ghislain Arribagé on the ankles. The referee warns Brahim Odet to calm down! Ghislain Arribagé stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.58
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Gianluigi Zambrotta replacing Sebastian Gil .
66.51
Ghislain Arribagé catches Eoin Owen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Owen runs off the knock.
75.16
Ghislain Arribagé flicks a high pass forward. Yohann Grossmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yohann Grossmann shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Felipe Guardiola!
77.44
Le Havre AC have made a substitution with Eric Garcia replacing Michelangelo Maresca .Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Geoffroy Benkouar replacing Brahim Odet .
83.26
Showing composure, Edern Isabey laces a through ball forward to Eric Garcia. Eric Garcia shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Malcolm Ripley sees Gianluigi Zambrotta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluigi Zambrotta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabio Capezzuto.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54%
46%
Play Area
28.6%
47.6%
23.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Rodgers of Montpellier HSC |
Match Ratings
1. | Ferdinand Zaidan (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Florian Macquet (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Bertrand Cazarelli (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Ted Doumenc (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Fabio Capezzuto (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Edern Isabey (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Ghislain Arribagé (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | Khaliloul Renaud (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Alioune David (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Michelangelo Maresca (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Yohann Grossmann (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Eric Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Fadel Ljuboja (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Jimmy Boutoille (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Felipe Guardiola (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Danijel Deschamps (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Djibrill Montanier (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Armindo Chabert (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Stefan Engels (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Eoin Owen (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Brahim Odet (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Malcolm Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Philippe Mayele (MID) | 7 | |
10. | Kevin Rodgers (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Sebastian Gil (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Gianluigi Zambrotta (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Khaliloul Grossmann (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Geoffroy Benkouar (GK) | 6 |