Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to Troyes Aube Champagne. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Montpellier HSC and Troyes Aube Champagne are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Montpellier HSC and Troyes Aube Champagne are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Troyes Aube Champagne get the match underway!
4.43
0-0Pierre G. De Luca decides to run forward with the ball. Pierre G. De Luca whips in a cross ball towards Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Yoichi Arai manages to keep it out.
12.55
0-0Cristian Monti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé plays a perfect one-two with Ian Yáñez and rushes in on goal... Numo Escudé shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
16.55
0-0Lefteris Tselios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Monti. Cristian Monti passes the ball forward to Ian Yáñez. Ian Yáñez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.16
0-0Numo Escudé barges into Lars Ouindi. Numo Escudé is given a warning by the referee! Lars Ouindi stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.44
Lars Ouindi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mateus Benitez. Mateus Benitez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Olivier Tiéné. Olivier Tiéné knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rinar Sobchenko.
30.29
0-0Troyes Aube Champagne are easily keeping Montpellier HSC at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.48
Mateus Benitez kicks a strong pass forward to Olivier Tiéné. Olivier Tiéné shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.48
Lefteris Tselios makes a probing pass to José Iñacio. José Iñacio knocks the ball forward to Ian Yáñez. Ian Yáñez makes a simple pass to Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.17
Mateus Benitez kicks a strong pass forward to Tonton Schwarz. Tonton Schwarz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Promes who gathers it comfortably.
39.04
Tonton Schwarz barges into Lefteris Tselios. Tonton Schwarz is given a warning by the referee! Lefteris Tselios stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.42
0-1Arnaud Heurlié kicks a strong pass forward to Tonton Schwarz. Tonton Schwarz lofts in a cross ball towards Olivier Tiéné. Olivier Tiéné flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.19
Cristian Monti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Yáñez. Ian Yáñez knocks in a cross ball towards Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Arnaud Heurlié deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olivier Tiéné. Olivier Tiéné knocks in a cross ball towards Tonton Schwarz. Tonton Schwarz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off the second half!
47.09
Mateus Benitez brings the ball forward. Mateus Benitez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.03
Lefteris Tselios deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Iñacio. José Iñacio kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Yáñez. Ian Yáñez finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
54.03
Cristian Monti flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Yáñez. Ian Yáñez plays a perfect one-two with Numo Escudé and rushes in on goal... Ian Yáñez tries a spectacular strike but Yoichi Arai is on top of it.
61.37
Alex Appiah passes the ball forward to Olivier Tiéné. Olivier Tiéné makes a probing pass to Tonton Schwarz. Tonton Schwarz shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Thomas Promes.
67.10
Arnaud Heurlié controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonton Schwarz. Tonton Schwarz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lefteris Tselios.
69.49
Cristian Monti knocks the ball to his team mate, Numo Escudé. Numo Escudé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Rogers.
71.42
Alan Giménez kicks a strong pass forward to Olivier Tiéné. Olivier Tiéné shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Thomas Promes!
87.32
Tonton Schwarz catches Rinar Sobchenko on the ankles. Tonton Schwarz is given another warning by the referee! Rinar Sobchenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
28.7%
47.1%
24.1%
Scorers