Match Report


Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC     FC LorientFC Lorient
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Felipe GuardiolaF. Guardiola58
G
1captain
G
63Steven ArtesS. Artes
Danijel DeschampsD. Deschamps66
D
2
D
62Yazid KopaY. Kopa
Djibrill MontanierD. Montanier64
D
captain3
D
54Rodrigo NevesR. Neves
Armindo ChabertA. Chabert61
D
4
D
49Wagneau TrévisanW. Trévisan
Stefan EngelsS. Engels60
D
5
D
46Dambou RobinD. Robin
Eoin OwenE. Owen70
M
6
M
70Frederic RémyF. Rémy
Brahim OdetB. Odet70
M
7
M
58Joao AlvesJ. Alves
Malcolm RipleyM. Ripley53
M
8
M
56Reginald BakariR. Bakari
Philippe MayeleP. Mayele52
M
9
A
66Danijel FirlyD. Firly
Kevin RodgersK. Rodgers77
A
10
A
63Rodolfo MorenoR. Moreno
Sebastian GilS. Gil62
A
11
A
54Wagneau ChagotW. Chagot
 
Gianluigi ZambrottaG. Zambrotta57
A
12
G
60Demetrio NistaD. Nista
Khaliloul GrossmannK. Grossmann56
G
13
G
59Jeremy DelmotteJ. Delmotte
Geoffroy BenkouarG. Benkouar56
G
14
A
52Raouf DelarocheR. Delaroche

Royal
today's match is sponsored by Royal
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to FC Lorient. A crowd of 9,278 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Lorient appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by StŽphane Dufournet.


0.00
Montpellier HSC start the match!
2.41
Malcolm Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers flicks the ball with his head. Steven Artes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.02
Malcolm Ripley comes in with a late challenge on Joao Alves. Malcolm Ripley is given a warning by the referee! Joao Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.39
Reginald Bakari catches Eoin Owen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Owen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.22
Reginald Bakari hits a low pass to Rodolfo Moreno. Rodolfo Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.21
Eoin Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
18.12
Wagneau Trévisan makes a probing pass to Reginald Bakari. Reginald Bakari flicks a high pass forward. Danijel Firly collects the pass. Danijel Firly tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Felipe Guardiola manages to gather it.
20.15
Armindo Chabert flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Owen who brings the ball under control. Eoin Owen darts forward. Eoin Owen whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
28.51
Joao Alves catches Brahim Odet on the ankles. Joao Alves is shown the yellow card! Brahim Odet stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.21
With great vision, Reginald Bakari plays the ball forward to Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
39.10
Frederic Rémy flicks a high ball forward to Danijel Firly who takes it down. Danijel Firly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Felipe Guardiola.
40.15
Reginald Bakari kicks a strong pass forward to Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.49
Brahim Odet flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Gil collects the pass. Sebastian Gil finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
45.00
Joao Alves darts forward. Joao Alves tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Lorient have changed their lineup with Demetrio Nista replacing Yazid Kopa. The FC Lorient players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Lorient start the second half!
47.24
Rodrigo Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Alves. Joao Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Moreno. Rodolfo Moreno knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Danijel Firly is offside!
49.07
Philippe Mayele kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.46
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Gianluigi Zambrotta replacing Sebastian Gil .FC Lorient have made 2 substitutions with Jeremy Delmotte replacing Reginald Bakari and Raouf Delaroche replacing Wagneau Trévisan .
63.23
Montpellier HSC are in full control of this game.
65.44
Djibrill Montanier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brahim Odet. Brahim Odet kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.48
Joao Alves comes in with a late challenge on Brahim Odet. The referee brings Joao Alves to one side and gives him a warning! Brahim Odet runs off the knock.
69.17
Jeremy Delmotte knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Moreno. Rodolfo Moreno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armindo Chabert.
73.54
Joao Alves flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Moreno controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Moreno tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
75.33
Eoin Owen surges forward with the ball. Eoin Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Zambrotta but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.32
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Geoffroy Benkouar replacing Brahim Odet .
79.28
Frederic Rémy makes a probing pass to Wagneau Chagot. Wagneau Chagot whips in a cross ball towards Danijel Firly. Danijel Firly fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Felipe Guardiola with no chance!! Goal for FC Lorient!
83.36
Joao Alves barges into Geoffroy Benkouar. The referee calls over Joao Alves again and warns him to calm down! Geoffroy Benkouar runs off the knock.
87.50
Rodrigo Neves makes a simple pass to Jeremy Delmotte. Jeremy Delmotte flicks a high ball forward to Danijel Firly who takes it down. Danijel Firly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Engels.
89.32
Armindo Chabert chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Owen. Eoin Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Zambrotta. Gianluigi Zambrotta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Montpellier HSC

FC Lorient
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
35.6%
46.6%
17.8%

Scorers
Kevin Rodgers 2
Sebastian Gil 20, 49
Danijel Firly 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Gil of Montpellier HSC

Match Ratings