Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 13,308 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Remi Tourenne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Remi Tourenne.
0.00
0-0Montpellier HSC get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Without breaking stride, Edwin Cassard plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Dittmann. Vincenzo Dittmann sees a break and surges forward. Vincenzo Dittmann lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Moullec. Paul Moullec rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.32
0-0Anthony Eloi passes the ball forward to Danijel Bonilla. Danijel Bonilla knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Rizzetto who gathers it comfortably.
9.37
0-0Cyrille Fernandez makes a probing pass to Albrecht Ziegenhagen. Albrecht Ziegenhagen kicks a strong pass forward to Michel Zouaoui. Michel Zouaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Moullec. Paul Moullec connects with a diving header but Martial Shakpoke is on top of it.
14.24
0-0Leonardo Helguera hacks Edwin Cassard from behind! The referee calls over Leonardo Helguera and shows him a yellow card! Edwin Cassard carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.35
Danijel Bonilla passes the ball forward to Michael Vieira. Michael Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Helguera collects the pass. Leonardo Helguera cuts inside the box! Leonardo Helguera makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
18.24
Cyrille Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Monk controls it well on his chest. Kevin Monk flicks a high pass forward. Don Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Don Gemmell plays a one-two with Michel Zouaoui and advances towards the goal... Don Gemmell shoots from just inside the box. Martial Shakpoke gets down and covers it.
21.47
Anthony Eloi flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Vieira. Michael Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddy Essola.
26.21
0-0Eddy Essola comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Helguera. Eddy Essola is warned by the referee! Leonardo Helguera stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.14
Geoffroy Bah comes in with a late challenge on Don Gemmell. Geoffroy Bah is shown the yellow card! Don Gemmell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.12
0-1Danijel Bonilla threads the ball through to Michael Vieira. Michael Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Helguera. Leonardo Helguera powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.39
Eddy Essola darts forward. Eddy Essola knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Moullec. Paul Moullec directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Martial Shakpoke. Excellent save.
38.21
Cyrille Fernandez makes a probing pass to Albrecht Ziegenhagen. Albrecht Ziegenhagen tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.11
0-1Eddy Essola knocks the ball forward to Don Gemmell. Don Gemmell plays a one-two with Michel Zouaoui and rushes in on goal... Geoffroy Bah comes in with a late challenge on Don Gemmell. Don Gemmell appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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. SM Caen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and SM Caen get the second half underway!
47.40
Yacine Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Helguera controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Helguera knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Vieira. Michael Vieira powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.28
Cyrille Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Danijel Bonilla. Cyrille Fernandez is shown the yellow card! Danijel Bonilla carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.23
Under pressure, Mike Roy clears the ball far upfield. Michael Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Helguera. Leonardo Helguera beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leonardo Helguera!
63.01
Edwin Cassard decides to run forward with the ball. Edwin Cassard threads a neat ball through to Paul Moullec. Paul Moullec advances inside the box! Paul Moullec takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.41
0-2Albrecht Ziegenhagen flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Dittmann who takes it down. Vincenzo Dittmann flicks a high pass forward to Paul Moullec who brings the ball under control. Paul Moullec puts a great ball through. Michel Zouaoui runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.21
Sherif Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Helguera. Leonardo Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Vieira. Michael Vieira powers a header at goal. Florian Rizzetto gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
75.26
Edwin Cassard hacks Danijel Bonilla from behind! The referee brings Edwin Cassard to one side and gives him a warning! Danijel Bonilla is taking some rough treatment out there!
83.35
Sherif Sanchez flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Eloi who takes it down. Anthony Eloi passes the ball forward but Michael Vieira is offside!
84.29
Yacine Fernandes advances with the ball. Yacine Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Rizzetto who gathers it comfortably.
85.50
Geoffroy Bah pushes mid-way up the pitch. Geoffroy Bah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Helguera. Leonardo Helguera plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Vieira and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Leonardo Helguera provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! That's his third!
90.00
Kevin Monk threads the ball through to Vincenzo Dittmann. Vincenzo Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Michel Zouaoui. Michel Zouaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Don Gemmell. Don Gemmell fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
32.6%
44.9%
22.5%
Scorers
| Leonardo Helguera 33, 59, 86 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Helguera of SM Caen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Florian Rizzetto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eddy Essola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edwin Cassard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cyrille Fernandez (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Alfredo Murgita (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vincenzo Dittmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Albrecht Ziegenhagen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Monk (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Moullec (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michel Zouaoui (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jean Chr. Zidane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kuami Schemmel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Rool (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martial Shakpoke (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dianbobo Martini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mike Roy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Geoffroy Bah (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Aziz Meyrieu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Eloi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Danijel Bonilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Yacine Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sherif Sanchez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Helguera (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Michael Vieira (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Komian Chimbonda (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Niven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leonardo Cygean (GK) | 0 | |