Match Report


Sochaux-MontbéliardSochaux-Montbéliard     Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gregory HagardG. Hagard69
G
1
G
55Florian RizzettoF. Rizzetto
Jocelyn TapellaJ. Tapella62
D
2
D
68Eddy EssolaE. Essola
Dianboto JanotD. Janot56
D
3
D
62Edwin CassardE. Cassard
Younes AnelkaY. Anelka55
D
4
D
56Cyrille FernandezC. Fernandez
Martin GourvennecM. Gourvennec53
D
captain5
M
65Alfredo MurgitaA. Murgita
Dianbobo SquillaciD. Squillaci65
M
6
M
62Vincenzo DittmannV. Dittmann
Frederico ReisF. Reis61
M
7
M
60Albrecht ZiegenhagenA. Ziegenhagen
Ruggiero MasperoR. Maspero57
M
8captain
M
47Noe PromentN. Proment
Patricio De NeffP. De Neff55
M
9
A
68Paul MoullecP. Moullec
Jacques ChaneletJ. Chanelet68
A
10
A
66Michel ZouaouiM. Zouaoui
Sabri DelhommeauS. Delhommeau67
A
11
A
66Don GemmellD. Gemmell
 
Alfonso TacchiniA. Tacchini63
A
12
A
64Jean Chr. ZidaneJ. Zidane
Camel BérenguerC. Bérenguer63
A
13
A
64Kuami SchemmelK. Schemmel
Philipp HeiserP. Heiser58
A
14
A
60Marc RoolM. Rool

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Auguste-Bonal where Sochaux-Montbéliard play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 13,071 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sochaux-Montbéliard 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 Jose Bourgeais.


0.00
Sochaux-Montbéliard get the match underway!
2.23
Edwin Cassard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Ziegenhagen. Albrecht Ziegenhagen threads the ball through to Paul Moullec. Paul Moullec shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
4.16
Sabri Delhommeau passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jacques Chanelet. Jacques Chanelet lofts in a cross ball towards Sabri Delhommeau. Sabri Delhommeau outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.31
Albrecht Ziegenhagen brings the ball forward. Albrecht Ziegenhagen shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.57
Dianboto Janot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio De Neff. With imagination, Patricio De Neff picks a pass forward to Jacques Chanelet. Jacques Chanelet shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
14.14
Martin Gourvennec makes a probing pass to Dianbobo Squillaci. Dianbobo Squillaci hits a low pass to Sabri Delhommeau. Sabri Delhommeau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Florian Rizzetto manages to gather it comfortably.
18.02
Albrecht Ziegenhagen catches Frederico Reis on the ankles. The referee calls over Albrecht Ziegenhagen and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.14
Sabri Delhommeau comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Dittmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincenzo Dittmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.05
Sochaux-Montbéliard are in full control of this game.
30.22
Alfredo Murgita decides to run forward with the ball. Alfredo Murgita flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Gemmell. Don Gemmell rushes past Younes Anelka! Don Gemmell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.23
Younes Anelka flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Maspero. Ruggiero Maspero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruggiero Maspero lofts in a cross ball towards Sabri Delhommeau. Sabri Delhommeau knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
38.05
Vincenzo Dittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Moullec. Paul Moullec runs straight at the defence! Paul Moullec cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
39.38
Eddy Essola threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Dittmann. Vincenzo Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Paul Moullec controls it well on his chest. Paul Moullec threads a neat ball through to Don Gemmell. Don Gemmell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sochaux-Montbéliard appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the second half underway!
49.15
Martin Gourvennec knocks the ball to his team mate, Dianboto Janot. Dianboto Janot passes the ball forward to Sabri Delhommeau. Sabri Delhommeau whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Chanelet. Jacques Chanelet directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Florian Rizzetto!
51.29
Eddy Essola chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Murgita. Alfredo Murgita changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfredo Murgita deftly passes the ball to Michel Zouaoui, releasing him through on goal. Michel Zouaoui shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.20
Alfredo Murgita sees Michel Zouaoui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michel Zouaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Don Gemmell. Some good footwork from Don Gemmell provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Gregory Hagard had no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
66.34
Showing composure, Albrecht Ziegenhagen plays the ball forward to Don Gemmell. Don Gemmell plays a quick one-two with Alfredo Murgita and rushes in on goal... Don Gemmell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.22
Frederico Reis makes a simple pass to Patricio De Neff. Patricio De Neff threads a neat ball through to Sabri Delhommeau. Sabri Delhommeau shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Florian Rizzetto!
69.51
Eddy Essola comes in with a late challenge on Jacques Chanelet. Eddy Essola is warned by the referee! Jacques Chanelet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.20
Patricio De Neff decides to run forward with the ball. Patricio De Neff shoots from 25 yards but somehow Florian Rizzetto manages to keep it out.
77.44
Eddy Essola darts forward. Eddy Essola threads a neat ball through to Don Gemmell. Don Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.52
Vincenzo Dittmann passes the ball forward to Alfredo Murgita. With fabulous vision, Alfredo Murgita plays the ball forward to Michel Zouaoui. Michel Zouaoui plays a one-two with Don Gemmell and advances towards the goal... Michel Zouaoui tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sochaux-Montbéliard

Montpellier HSC
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%

Scorers
Don Gemmell 39, 63
Michel Zouaoui 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Gemmell of Montpellier HSC

Match Ratings