Match Report


Angers SCOAngers SCO     Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Anton BoatengA. Boateng60
G
1captain
G
63Johny ColletJ. Collet
Mehdi FournierM. Fournier79
D
2
D
57Noe BaticleN. Baticle
Jean-Philippe AlicarteJ. Alicarte69
D
3
D
55Harvey OliverH. Oliver
Alassan SeubeA. Seube69
D
4
D
51Jšrg Van Van DinterenJ. Van Dinteren
Arnaud PlanteA. Plante67
D
captain5
M
61Guillermo CalvoG. Calvo
Shabani BoutalS. Boutal69
M
6
M
61Amara RibeiroA. Ribeiro
Uwe KnappU. Knapp67
M
7
M
60Thibault RoolT. Rool
Billy FergusonB. Ferguson58
M
8
M
54Del GascoigneD. Gascoigne
Yohann DugarryY. Dugarry56
M
9
A
68Bruno GiulyB. Giuly
Jocelyn LefèvreJ. Lefèvre67
A
10
A
65Toni GuelT. Guel
Andre DarbeletA. Darbelet63
A
11
A
63Diego EchouafniD. Echouafni
 
Jose RobertJ. Robert58
A
12
A
57Pape MaquaP. Maqua
Ali LopezA. Lopez57
D
13
A
55Gregory NeveuG. Neveu
Kevin RitchieK. Ritchie57
G
14
M
51Pascal SikoraP. Sikora

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade Jean Bouin where Angers SCO play host to Montpellier HSC. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Angers SCO are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franck Coly.


0.00
Montpellier HSC kick off!
3.23
Jean-Philippe Alicarte catches Bruno Giuly on the ankles. The referee brings Jean-Philippe Alicarte to one side and gives him a warning! Bruno Giuly grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.26
Uwe Knapp chips the ball to his team mate, Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.05
Shabani Boutal passes the ball forward to Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noe Baticle.
12.01
Amara Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Diego Echouafni. Diego Echouafni skips past Jean-Philippe Alicarte! Diego Echouafni comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
14.00
Jean-Philippe Alicarte threads a neat ball through to Yohann Dugarry. Yohann Dugarry passes the ball forward to Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Oliver.
16.34
Noe Baticle barges into Billy Ferguson. The referee warns Noe Baticle to calm down! Billy Ferguson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.14
Mehdi Fournier surges forward with the ball. Mehdi Fournier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet knocks in a cross ball towards Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
22.02
Alassan Seube flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Knapp controls it well on his chest. Uwe Knapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.58
Amara Ribeiro threads the ball through to Diego Echouafni. Diego Echouafni tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
28.19
Billy Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet shoots from long range. Johny Collet easily gets down and covers it.
30.52
Jšrg Van Van Dinteren clumsily knocks into Jocelyn Lefèvre. The referee calls over Jšrg Van Van Dinteren and warns him to calm down! Jocelyn Lefèvre runs off the knock.
32.30
Noe Baticle passes the ball forward to Thibault Rool. Thibault Rool controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Echouafni. Diego Echouafni finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.44
Jšrg Van Van Dinteren clumsily knocks into Andre Darbelet. The referee brings Jšrg Van Van Dinteren to one side and gives him another warning! Andre Darbelet runs off the knock.
34.16
Uwe Knapp comes in with a late challenge on Del Gascoigne. The referee brings Uwe Knapp to one side and gives him a warning! Del Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.06
Arnaud Plante threads a neat ball through to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet lofts in a cross ball towards Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
39.08
Yohann Dugarry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Amara Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Billy Ferguson. Amara Ribeiro is given a warning by the referee! Billy Ferguson runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Angers SCO appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC have changed their lineup with Pape Maqua replacing Noe Baticle and Gregory Neveu replacing Thibault Rool.

45.00
The whistle blows and Angers SCO kick off!
47.39
Uwe Knapp catches Del Gascoigne on the ankles. The referee calls over Uwe Knapp again and warns him to calm down! Del Gascoigne runs off the knock.
48.05
Gregory Neveu knocks the ball forward to Bruno Giuly. Bruno Giuly skips past Alassan Seube! Bruno Giuly looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.54
Alassan Seube sees Uwe Knapp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Knapp kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet knocks in a cross ball towards Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jocelyn Lefèvre!
54.20
Billy Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Andre Darbelet easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Darbelet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.38
Pape Maqua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregory Neveu. Gregory Neveu flicks a high pass forward. Diego Echouafni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Echouafni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Boateng who gathers it comfortably.
60.50
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Pascal Sikora replacing Bruno Giuly .
61.55
Billy Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pape Maqua.
67.21
Mehdi Fournier pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mehdi Fournier flicks a high ball forward to Andre Darbelet who takes it down. Andre Darbelet shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
72.50
Billy Ferguson plays the ball forward to Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Johny Collet as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
73.10
Uwe Knapp takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Arnaud Plante. Arnaud Plante deftly flicks the ball on. Pascal Sikora reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
78.46
Pape Maqua makes a probing pass to Amara Ribeiro. Amara Ribeiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Amara Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Sikora but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.35
Billy Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
81.11
Gregory Neveu threads the ball through to Diego Echouafni. Diego Echouafni tries a spectacular long range effort. Anton Boateng effortlessly gets down and covers it.
83.48
Uwe Knapp advances with the ball. Uwe Knapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Oliver.
84.39
Arnaud Plante deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Ferguson. Billy Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Johny Collet reads it well. Quality keeping!
89.10
Jean-Philippe Alicarte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Ferguson. Billy Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jocelyn Lefèvre. Jocelyn Lefèvre lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Darbelet. Andre Darbelet connects with a diving header. The keeper, Johny Collet, sees it late!! Goal for Angers SCO!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Angers SCO

Montpellier HSC
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
24.5%
43.9%
31.6%

Scorers
Jocelyn Lefèvre 50
Andre Darbelet 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andre Darbelet of Angers SCO

Match Ratings
1.Anton Boateng (GK)
6
2.Mehdi Fournier (DEF)
7
3.Jean-Philippe Alicarte (DEF)
6
4.Alassan Seube (DEF)
6
5.Arnaud Plante (DEF)
6
6.Shabani Boutal (MID)
6
7.Uwe Knapp (MID)
6
8.Billy Ferguson (MID)
7
9.Yohann Dugarry (MID)
6
10.Jocelyn Lefèvre (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Andre Darbelet (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jose Robert (ATT)
0
13.Ali Lopez (DEF)
0
14.Kevin Ritchie (GK)
0

1.Johny Collet (GK)
7
2.Noe Baticle (DEF)
6
3.Harvey Oliver (DEF)
6
4.Jšrg Van Van Dinteren (DEF)
5
5.Guillermo Calvo (MID)
6
6.Amara Ribeiro (MID)
6
7.Thibault Rool (MID)
6
8.Del Gascoigne (MID)
6
9.Bruno Giuly (ATT)
6
10.Toni Guel (ATT)
6
11.Diego Echouafni (ATT)
6
 
12.Pape Maqua (ATT)
6
13.Gregory Neveu (ATT)
6
14.Pascal Sikora (MID)
6