Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Stade Rennais. A crowd of 20,246 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montpellier HSC and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Duchesne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montpellier HSC and Stade Rennais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis-Clemente Duchesne.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
2.02
0-0Edward Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Mora. Victor Mora plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Soto and advances towards the goal... Victor Mora makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
3.57
0-0Guillermo Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Smithe. With a delightful solo run, Edward Smithe stretches the opposition's defence. Edward Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Veloso but he's offside!
6.38
Guillermo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Carotti controls it well on his chest. Arnauld Carotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto knocks the ball forward to Edward Smithe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.56
0-1Alec Souness surges forward with the ball. Alec Souness runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alec Souness whips in a cross ball towards Victor Mora. Victor Mora fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
16.30
0-1Arnauld Carotti passes the ball forward to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.12
0-1Nicolas Vidal surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Angelo Peyrelade collects the pass. Angelo Peyrelade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
24.34
Xavier Rascle passes the ball forward to Arnaud Chaveyriat. Arnaud Chaveyriat hits a low pass to Gavin Moore. Gavin Moore rushes past Kevin Hutchison! Gavin Moore tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
28.02
Guillermo Diez threads a neat ball through to Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe makes a beautiful solo run. Edward Smithe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
30.32
Fernando Del Sol hits a low pass to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.27
Marcos Castro brings the ball forward. Marcos Castro makes a simple pass to Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Soto and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jorge Veloso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Adnan Adam gets down and covers it.
34.42
Victor Mora plays the ball forward to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.51
0-2Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Souness plays the ball forward to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Veloso. Jorge Veloso flicks the ball with his head but Nicolas Vidal is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
39.32
Arnauld Carotti advances with the ball. Arnauld Carotti finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
42.25
Gavin Moore sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Moore shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
44.10
0-2Arnauld Carotti makes a probing pass to Edward Smithe. Edward Smithe makes a probing pass to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto cuts inside the box! Arnaud Chaveyriat comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. Stade Rennais also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stade Rennais kick off the second half!
49.55
Gavin Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Angelo Peyrelade. Angelo Peyrelade lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Hitchcock. Mike Hitchcock finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.25
Marcos Castro makes a probing pass to Arnauld Carotti. Arnauld Carotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto whips in a cross ball towards Victor Mora. Victor Mora rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Adnan Adam.
54.16
1-2It's a corner kick. Alec Souness kicks a low ball out wide. Nicolas Vidal reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
57.25
1-2Nicolas Soto clumsily knocks into Duccio Margiotta. The referee calls over Nicolas Soto and shows him a yellow card! Duccio Margiotta runs off the knock.
60.46
1-2Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Ronald Di Rocco replacing Alec Souness .
61.51
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
67.06
Gavin Moore knocks the ball forward to Hugo Suarez. Hugo Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Padovani. With a superhuman jump, Vincent Padovani connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Adolfo Cortes!
69.02
Nicolas Vidal barges into Jorge Veloso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.29
Duccio Margiotta flicks a high pass forward. Mike Hitchcock collects the pass. Mike Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.14
1-2Ronald Di Rocco catches Nicolas Vidal on the ankles. Ronald Di Rocco is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Vidal runs off the knock.
77.08
Stade Rennais have made a substitution with Kevin White replacing Edward Smithe .
78.11
Arnauld Carotti surges forward with the ball. Arnauld Carotti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
84.20
Arnaud Chaveyriat kicks a strong pass forward to Angelo Peyrelade. Angelo Peyrelade flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Suarez who brings the ball under control. Hugo Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.52
Ronald Di Rocco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Castro. Marcos Castro threads the ball through to Nicolas Soto. Nicolas Soto shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
34.2%
42.1%
23.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Victor Mora of Stade Rennais |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adnan Adam (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Xavier Rascle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arnaud Chaveyriat (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Vidal (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Angelo Peyrelade (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gavin Moore (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duccio Margiotta (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edern Lambourde (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mike Hitchcock (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Hugo Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vincent Padovani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jan Vennegoor Berger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ahmed Petereyns (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wouter Van De Ouweland (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Cortes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcos Castro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Kevin Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guillermo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Souness (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Arnauld Carotti (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Edward Smithe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fernando Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor Mora (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Nicolas Soto (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jorge Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin White (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ronald Di Rocco (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sophiane Dadi (ATT) | 0 | |