Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Paris Saint-Germain. A crowd of 9,226 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Maxence Libbra.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Paris Saint-Germain appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Maxence Libbra.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the match underway!
6.23
0-0Malcolm Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.57
0-0Malcolm Ripley barges into Alexei Douchez. The referee warns Malcolm Ripley to calm down! Alexei Douchez runs off the knock.
10.16
0-0Micha‘l Adjaoud comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Owen. Micha‘l Adjaoud is shown the yellow card! Eoin Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.58
0-0Micha‘l Adjaoud knocks the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Suriano. Pier Giovanni Suriano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danijel Deschamps.
16.37
Eoin Owen makes a probing pass to Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.54
Pierre Bah knocks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Odet. Brahim Odet chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Flavio Arricca who gathers it comfortably.
28.58
0-0Pierre Bah decides to run forward with the ball. Pierre Bah knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil skips past Alexei Douchez! Sebastian Gil comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Flavio Arricca. What a great pair of hands!
34.38
Micha‘l Adjaoud flicks a high pass forward to Pier Giovanni Suriano who brings the ball under control. Pier Giovanni Suriano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Djibrill Montanier.
38.41
1-0Malcolm Ripley makes a probing pass to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Flavio Arricca had no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
44.02
Pierre Bah surges forward with the ball. Pierre Bah threads a neat ball through to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Micha‘l Adjaoud advances with the ball. Micha‘l Adjaoud knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danijel Deschamps.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. Paris Saint-Germain also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paris Saint-Germain players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Paris Saint-Germain kick off the second half!
51.20
Danijel Deschamps flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Ripley. Malcolm Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
53.33
With a delightful solo run, Yannick Chabaud stretches the opposition's defence. Yannick Chabaud runs straight at the defence! Yannick Chabaud tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
55.50
Yannick Chabaud clumsily knocks into Brahim Odet. Yannick Chabaud is shown the yellow card! Brahim Odet runs off the knock.
59.11
Eoin Owen hits a low pass to Sebastian Gil. Sebastian Gil shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.30
1-0Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Gianluigi Zambrotta replacing Sebastian Gil .Paris Saint-Germain have made 2 substitutions with Mauricio Rodriguez replacing Olivier Karembeu and Jean-Marc Agboh replacing Pier Giovanni Suriano .
63.37
Brahim Odet threads a neat ball through to Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.15
1-0Montpellier HSC are in full control of this game.
71.09
Yannick Chabaud runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yannick Chabaud tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.11
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Geoffroy Benkouar replacing Brahim Odet .Paris Saint-Germain have made a substitution with Francisco Gomes replacing Maxence Fischer .
79.23
Pierre Bah makes a strong solo run forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Pierre Bah laces a through ball forward to Gianluigi Zambrotta. Gianluigi Zambrotta whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Rodgers. Kevin Rodgers powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.49
Francisco Gomes catches Pierre Bah on the ankles. The referee warns Francisco Gomes to calm down! Pierre Bah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.40
Edward Moss threads the ball through to Jean-Marc Agboh. Jean-Marc Agboh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
24.6%
49.2%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yannick Chabaud of Paris Saint-Germain |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Felipe Guardiola (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danijel Deschamps (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Djibrill Montanier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pierre Bah (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Jerome Vander (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brahim Odet (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malcolm Ripley (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Philippe Mayele (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Rodgers (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Sebastian Gil (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gianluigi Zambrotta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Khaliloul Grossmann (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Geoffroy Benkouar (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Flavio Arricca (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Olivier Karembeu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexei Douchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Khaliloul Deguerville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kader Charlot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Haoulid Blondeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edward Moss (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Yannick Chabaud (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Micha‘l Adjaoud (MID) | | 6 |
| 10. | Maxence Fischer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pier Giovanni Suriano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mauricio Rodriguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Francisco Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jean-Marc Agboh (MID) | 6 | |