Match Report


Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC     FC MetzFC Metz
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Felipe GuardiolaF. Guardiola58
G
1
G
60Willy FerrereW. Ferrere
Danijel DeschampsD. Deschamps66
D
2
D
57Martin MemmoM. Memmo
Djibrill MontanierD. Montanier65
D
captain3
D
52Pape CamadiniP. Camadini
Armindo ChabertA. Chabert61
D
4
D
50Jean-Pierre ClementJ. Clement
Pierre BahP. Bah53
D
5captain
M
62Philippe LaquaitP. Laquait
Eoin OwenE. Owen70
M
6
M
55Anton FrommA. Fromm
Brahim OdetB. Odet70
M
7
M
53Jan KneisslJ. Kneissl
Malcolm RipleyM. Ripley53
M
8
M
52Younes BizaseneY. Bizasene
Philippe MayeleP. Mayele53
M
9
A
71Cedric MacquetC. Macquet
Kevin RodgersK. Rodgers80
A
10
A
69Stanislas SavidanS. Savidan
Sebastian GilS. Gil62
A
11
A
55Mario CoralloM. Corallo
 
Gianluigi ZambrottaG. Zambrotta57
A
12
G
55Patrice TrévisanP. Trévisan
Khaliloul GrossmannK. Grossmann56
G
13
A
55Youssef RottY. Rott
Geoffroy BenkouarG. Benkouar56
G
14
G
54Guillermo MathisG. Mathis

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to FC Metz. A crowd of 8,592 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by JŽrŽmie Agboh.


0.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
6.35
Armindo Chabert makes a simple pass to Eoin Owen. Without breaking stride, Eoin Owen plays the ball forward to Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
9.26
Jan Kneissl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Corallo. Mario Corallo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armindo Chabert.
10.15
Danijel Deschamps hits a low pass to Brahim Odet. With some swift thinking, Brahim Odet plays the ball forward to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
14.43
Malcolm Ripley passes the ball forward to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Willy Ferrere!
22.03
Eoin Owen passes the ball forward to Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
26.27
Pape Camadini threads a neat ball through to Jan Kneissl. Jan Kneissl flicks a high pass forward to Mario Corallo who brings the ball under control. Mario Corallo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.12
Armindo Chabert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Owen. Eoin Owen advances with the ball. Eoin Owen tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
33.14
Jean-Pierre Clement hits a low pass to Philippe Laquait. Philippe Laquait sees a break and surges forward. Philippe Laquait shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
39.31
Jan Kneissl sees a break and surges forward. Jan Kneissl tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Felipe Guardiola.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz have changed their lineup with Youssef Rott replacing Mario Corallo and Guillermo Mathis replacing Jean-Pierre Clement. The Montpellier HSC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Metz start the second half!
48.49
Eoin Owen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eoin Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Willy Ferrere.
51.45
Martin Memmo flicks the ball to his team mate, Younes Bizasene. Younes Bizasene passes the ball forward to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott finds some space and shoots from distance. Felipe Guardiola comfortably gets down and covers it.
53.42
Pape Camadini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Fromm. Anton Fromm hits a low pass to Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott plays a scrappy one-two with Stanislas Savidan and advances towards the goal... Youssef Rott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.08
Eoin Owen threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.20
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Gianluigi Zambrotta replacing Sebastian Gil .
66.20
Brahim Odet threads a neat ball through to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Zambrotta. Gianluigi Zambrotta knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
67.02
Djibrill Montanier threads the ball through to Brahim Odet. Brahim Odet makes a probing pass to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
69.21
Younes Bizasene decides to run forward with the ball. Younes Bizasene knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Djibrill Montanier.
73.02
With great vision, Brahim Odet plays the ball forward to Gianluigi Zambrotta. Gianluigi Zambrotta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Mathis.
75.56
Martin Memmo makes a simple pass to Anton Fromm. Anton Fromm chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Macquet. Cedric Macquet whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Rott. Youssef Rott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Metz!
77.56
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Geoffroy Benkouar replacing Brahim Odet .FC Metz have made a substitution with Patrice Trévisan replacing Stanislas Savidan and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
81.09
Malcolm Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Zambrotta. Gianluigi Zambrotta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.08
Eoin Owen hits a low pass to Gianluigi Zambrotta. Gianluigi Zambrotta shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Montpellier HSC

FC Metz
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
26.2%
40.5%
33.3%

Scorers
Sebastian Gil 57
Youssef Rott 53, 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Youssef Rott of FC Metz

Match Ratings