Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Reims. A crowd of 19,914 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montpellier HSC and Reims are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Azzopardi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Montpellier HSC and Reims are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Azzopardi.
0.00
Montpellier HSC kick off the first half!
24.32
Jean Rémy knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Cassard. Mohammed Cassard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thibault Memin. Thibault Memin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.04
Jean-Luc Landreau hacks Thibault Memin from behind! The referee calls over Jean-Luc Landreau and warns him to calm down! Thibault Memin runs off the knock.
33.29
Mohammed Cassard takes it forward alone. Mohammed Cassard plays a one-two with Schumann Angeletti and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Cassard looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Olivier Fournier. Excellent save.
42.05
Mohammed Cassard knocks the ball to his team mate, Thibault Memin. Thibault Memin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philippe Ginola.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. Reims also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Reims kick off!
49.22
Colin Niven sees Pape Mary in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pape Mary makes a probing pass to Mohammed Cassard. Mohammed Cassard shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.57
Carlo Zerbini threads the ball through to Neil Dalglish. Neil Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Brehme. Lennart Brehme knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rody Zonneveld.
53.45
Sven Riemann surges forward with the ball. Sven Riemann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Niven.
54.54
Devanir Baudet brings the ball forward. Devanir Baudet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Sitruk who gathers it comfortably.
60.49
61.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.20
Colin Niven flicks a high pass forward. Mohammed Cassard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mohammed Cassard advances with the ball. Mohammed Cassard whips in a cross ball towards Thibault Memin. Thibault Memin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Olivier Fournier with no chance!! Goal for Reims!
72.31
Gabriel Fanchone sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Fanchone changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Fanchone whips in a cross ball towards Schumann Angeletti. Schumann Angeletti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.29
Devanir Baudet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Bradaia. Leonardo Bradaia shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Paolo Sitruk manages to gather it easily.
89.10
Jean-Luc Landreau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria brings the ball forward. Daniel Faria tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
22.2%
52.8%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mohammed Cassard of Reims |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Olivier Fournier (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Philippe Ginola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sven Riemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlo Zerbini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Luc Landreau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Faria (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Devanir Baudet (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martial Florentin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Bradaia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lennart Brehme (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mathias Foé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Felipe Carcedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daguyl Brocard (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paolo Sitruk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rody Zonneveld (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriel Fanchone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Colin Niven (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Xavier Samson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean Rémy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jean Pierre Candela (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mohammed Cassard (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Pape Mary (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Thibault Memin (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Schumann Angeletti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jaap Van Veen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre-Yves Granon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc-Vivien Adriano (DEF) | 0 | |











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