Match Report


Le MansLe Mans     Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Richard SullivanR. Sullivan55
G
1
G
55Florian RizzettoF. Rizzetto
Cedric ChaussidiereC. Chaussidiere75
D
2
D
68Eddy EssolaE. Essola
Luis-Clemente SchuthL. Schuth65
D
3
D
62Edwin CassardE. Cassard
Jeremy DiattaJ. Diatta61
D
captain4
D
56Cyrille FernandezC. Fernandez
Fabio BrocardF. Brocard58
D
5
M
65Alfredo MurgitaA. Murgita
Felipe OrtizF. Ortiz70
M
6
M
62Vincenzo DittmannV. Dittmann
Marc ZaidanM. Zaidan66
M
7
M
60Albrecht ZiegenhagenA. Ziegenhagen
Maxence JezierskiM. Jezierski60
M
8captain
M
50Kevin MonkK. Monk
Jean-Marie BradaiaJ. Bradaia63
A
9
A
68Paul MoullecP. Moullec
Jean HassliJ. Hassli60
A
10
A
66Michel ZouaouiM. Zouaoui
Teddy FinneyT. Finney59
A
11
A
66Don GemmellD. Gemmell
 
Robert GreavesR. Greaves55
A
12
A
64Jean Chr. ZidaneJ. Zidane
Scott WhiteS. White54
A
13
A
64Kuami SchemmelK. Schemmel
Thomas KlinsmannT. Klinsmann54
A
14
A
60Marc RoolM. Rool

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to Montpellier HSC. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Le Mans are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nestor Casanova.


0.00
Montpellier HSC start the match!
2.10
Alfredo Murgita flicks a high pass forward. Paul Moullec controls it well on his chest. Paul Moullec knocks the ball forward to Don Gemmell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
3.17
Michel Zouaoui hacks Felipe Ortiz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Ortiz runs off the knock.
4.33
Albrecht Ziegenhagen flicks a high pass forward. Paul Moullec holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Moullec makes a great pass forward. Don Gemmell runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.45
Albrecht Ziegenhagen barges into Marc Zaidan. The referee calls over Albrecht Ziegenhagen and shows him a yellow card! Marc Zaidan stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.50
Marc Zaidan brings the ball forward. Marc Zaidan makes a probing pass between the defence to Teddy Finney. Teddy Finney shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Teddy Finney!
40.09
Alfredo Murgita passes the ball forward to Michel Zouaoui. Michel Zouaoui tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Jean-Marie Bradaia hits a low pass to Teddy Finney. Teddy Finney runs straight at the defence! Teddy Finney looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Florian Rizzetto!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Le Mans kick off the second half!
49.12
Marc Zaidan flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Finney holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Finney rushes past Eddy Essola! Teddy Finney rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
51.43
Kevin Monk comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Marie Bradaia. Kevin Monk is warned by the referee! Jean-Marie Bradaia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.43
Free kick to Le Mans just outside the area...
52.26
Marc Zaidan takes a slow run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
53.05
Cyrille Fernandez catches Teddy Finney on the ankles. The referee brings Cyrille Fernandez to one side and gives him a warning! Teddy Finney stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.40
Without breaking stride, Kevin Monk plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Dittmann. Vincenzo Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Monk. Kevin Monk finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
57.17
Eddy Essola flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Ziegenhagen controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Ziegenhagen sees Alfredo Murgita in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Murgita finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
65.35
Without breaking stride, Albrecht Ziegenhagen plays the ball forward to Don Gemmell. Don Gemmell shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.56
Albrecht Ziegenhagen flicks a high pass forward to Don Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Don Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maxence Jezierski.
72.44
Marc Zaidan makes a probing pass to Teddy Finney. Teddy Finney shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.58
Jeremy Diatta knocks the ball forward to Marc Zaidan. Marc Zaidan flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Ortiz. Felipe Ortiz plays a one-two with Teddy Finney and advances towards the goal... Felipe Ortiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
78.02
Edwin Cassard makes a simple pass to Alfredo Murgita. Alfredo Murgita threads a neat ball through to Don Gemmell. Don Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Michel Zouaoui. Michel Zouaoui is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Richard Sullivan manages to keep it out.
83.42
With a delightful solo run, Maxence Jezierski stretches the opposition's defence. Maxence Jezierski plays a one-two with Teddy Finney and advances towards the goal... Maxence Jezierski looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.11
Eddy Essola kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Murgita. Alfredo Murgita shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
89.01
Alfredo Murgita takes a quick throw-in, which Eddy Essola takes on the chest. Without breaking stride, Eddy Essola plays the ball forward to Michel Zouaoui. Michel Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Ortiz.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Le Mans

Montpellier HSC
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
25.6%
48.7%
25.6%

Scorers
Teddy Finney 34
Maxence Jezierski 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Finney of Le Mans

Match Ratings