Match Report


Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC     AC AjaccioAC Ajaccio
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Florian RizzettoF. Rizzetto55
G
1
G
54Jeremie BaillsJ. Baills
Eddy EssolaE. Essola68
D
2
D
67Jorge TeixeiraJ. Teixeira
Edwin CassardE. Cassard62
D
3
D
60Zoumana ChaveyriatZ. Chaveyriat
Cyrille FernandezC. Fernandez56
D
4
D
58Samuel JaurèsS. Jaurès
Alfredo MurgitaA. Murgita65
M
5
D
53Gerard LindenberghG. Lindenbergh
Vincenzo DittmannV. Dittmann62
M
6
M
82Yann ManardY. Manard
Albrecht ZiegenhagenA. Ziegenhagen60
M
7
M
61Pierpaolo TambelliniP. Tambellini
Kevin MonkK. Monk50
M
captain8captain
M
61Sabri CassardS. Cassard
Paul MoullecP. Moullec68
A
9
M
61Younes MaquaY. Maqua
Michel ZouaouiM. Zouaoui66
A
10
A
64Jose Javier NunezJ. Nunez
Don GemmellD. Gemmell66
A
11
A
62John ValenconiJ. Valenconi
 
Jean Chr. ZidaneJ. Zidane64
A
12
A
61Kaba CandelaK. Candela
Kuami SchemmelK. Schemmel64
A
13
A
56Eduardo NascimentoE. Nascimento
Marc RoolM. Rool60
A
14
M
55Artur BarrosA. Barros

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to AC Ajaccio. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Remi Tourenne.


0.00
Montpellier HSC kick off and get the match underway!
6.20
John Valenconi threads the ball through to Jose Javier Nunez. Jose Javier Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards John Valenconi. John Valenconi flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.44
Pierpaolo Tambellini knocks the ball forward to John Valenconi. John Valenconi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddy Essola.
14.42
Without breaking stride, Pierpaolo Tambellini plays the ball forward to John Valenconi. John Valenconi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edwin Cassard.
22.30
Sabri Cassard threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Nunez. Jose Javier Nunez shoots from 20 yards but somehow Florian Rizzetto manages to keep it out.
28.51
Cyrille Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Don Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Don Gemmell shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jeremie Baills!
30.17
Alfredo Murgita brings the ball forward. Alfredo Murgita finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
33.18
Sabri Cassard comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Dittmann. The referee warns Sabri Cassard to calm down! Vincenzo Dittmann runs off the knock.
36.13
Albrecht Ziegenhagen catches John Valenconi on the ankles. Albrecht Ziegenhagen is shown the yellow card! John Valenconi stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.28
Sabri Cassard receives the ball from a throw-in from Zoumana Chaveyriat. Sabri Cassard sees Yann Manard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yann Manard kicks a strong pass forward to John Valenconi. John Valenconi lofts in a cross ball towards Younes Maqua. Younes Maqua makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.24
Don Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Moullec. Paul Moullec makes a simple pass, allowing Michel Zouaoui to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Michel Zouaoui provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.10
Jose Javier Nunez hacks Vincenzo Dittmann from behind! Jose Javier Nunez is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Dittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.21
Vincenzo Dittmann clumsily knocks into John Valenconi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Valenconi stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
John Valenconi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Nunez. Jose Javier Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Florian Rizzetto.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Sabri Cassard loops the ball in to towards the near post. Don Gemmell chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. AC Ajaccio also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AC Ajaccio kick off!
47.50
Sabri Cassard sees space and advances. Sabri Cassard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Florian Rizzetto reads it well. Nice keeping!
53.40
Don Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Zoumana Chaveyriat. Don Gemmell is warned by the referee! Zoumana Chaveyriat runs off the knock.
67.49
Sabri Cassard flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Nunez who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Nunez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
69.46
Kevin Monk receives the ball from a throw-in from Albrecht Ziegenhagen. Kevin Monk darts forward. Kevin Monk tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.27
Sabri Cassard flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Nunez controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Nunez shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
81.21
Albrecht Ziegenhagen kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Murgita. Alfredo Murgita flicks a high pass forward. Michel Zouaoui controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Michel Zouaoui tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
With imagination, Kevin Monk plays the ball forward to Paul Moullec. Paul Moullec shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Montpellier HSC

AC Ajaccio
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
30.6%
48.4%
21%

Scorers
John Valenconi 6

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Valenconi of AC Ajaccio

Match Ratings