Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Le Mans. A crowd of 17,534 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Le Mans appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Le Mans kick off!
8.13
0-0Rafael Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball towards Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Kwami Suarez!
14.29
0-0Gonzalo Cheyrou clumsily knocks into Saïd Daoud. Gonzalo Cheyrou is given a warning by the referee! Saïd Daoud hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.25
0-1Rafael Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse plays a perfect one-two with Gregorio Campos and rushes in on goal... Thijs Karelse tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.32
0-1Kaba Hemdani knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien De Abreu. Jean-Sebastien De Abreu knocks the ball to his team mate, Tieme Berger. Tieme Berger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.42
Alessandro Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Campos. Gregorio Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Kwami Suarez.
27.24
Yassine Kherbache surges forward with the ball. Yassine Kherbache knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kaba El Khanchaf.
30.57
Felix Haider kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Cruz. Alessandro Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Campos. Gregorio Campos heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Kwami Suarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.49
0-2Zinedine Bréchet comes in with a late challenge on Andre Nascimento. Zinedine Bréchet is given a warning by the referee! Andre Nascimento grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.08
0-2Kaba El Khanchaf makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Cheyrou. Gonzalo Cheyrou chips the ball to his team mate, Rudy Gava. Rudy Gava shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Montpellier HSC start the second half!
49.26
Rafael Helguera makes a probing pass to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kaba Hemdani.
51.26
Felix Haider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Helguera. Rafael Helguera surges forward with the ball. Rafael Helguera whips in a cross ball towards Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Kwami Suarez.
53.28
Jean-Sebastien De Abreu makes a probing pass to Tieme Berger. Tieme Berger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Van Der Luer who gathers it comfortably.
55.37
Edouard Frey sees a break and surges forward. Edouard Frey knocks in a cross ball towards Rudy Gava. Rudy Gava powers a header at goal. It's there!! Marino Van Der Luer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.42
Kaba El Khanchaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edouard Frey. Edouard Frey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tieme Berger. Tieme Berger lofts in a cross ball towards Rudy Gava. Rudy Gava connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.49
Rafael Helguera knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Campos. Gregorio Campos whips in a cross ball towards Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.44
Yassine Kherbache surges forward with the ball. Yassine Kherbache shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.48
Jean-Sebastien De Abreu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rudy Gava. Rudy Gava shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marino Van Der Luer easily smothers it!
78.24
Yassine Kherbache kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.33
Rafael Helguera makes a simple pass to Mitchel Kok. Mitchel Kok knocks in a cross ball towards Thijs Karelse. Thijs Karelse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
31.1%
42.6%
26.2%
Scorers
| Rudy Gava 55 | Thijs Karelse 15, 66, 83 Gregorio Campos 31 Yassine Kherbache 69 |