Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to AC Ajaccio. A crowd of 17,386 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Ajaccio appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0AC Ajaccio start the match!
2.28
0-0Danijel Legrand barges into Kenshin Okamoto. Danijel Legrand is given a warning by the referee! Kenshin Okamoto stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.34
1-0Kenshin Okamoto knocks the ball forward to John Pelé. John Pelé lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.12
1-0Ruby Anolfo chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Boniface. Rodolphe Boniface knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Junji Nanami who gathers it comfortably.
9.40
1-0Stephen Morris makes a simple pass to Martin Prager. Martin Prager finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Matthieu Villechalane easily smothers it!
10.42
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.19
1-0Ruby Anolfo hacks Kenshin Okamoto from behind! Ruby Anolfo is shown the yellow card! Kenshin Okamoto runs off the knock.
14.02
1-0Ruby Anolfo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolphe Boniface. Rodolphe Boniface makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Collot but he's offside!
15.41
1-0Helder Bento makes a probing pass to Alioune Josédasilva. Alioune Josédasilva tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
26.50
Tiago Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Prager. Martin Prager finds some space and shoots from distance. Matthieu Villechalane easily smothers it.
27.56
AC Ajaccio are easily keeping Montpellier HSC at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
28.34
Tobias Knapp threads the ball through to Ruby Anolfo. Ruby Anolfo flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Collot. Guillermo Collot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alioune Josédasilva but he's offside!
33.49
Danijel Legrand sees space and advances. Danijel Legrand kicks a strong pass forward to Alioune Josédasilva but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.37
Quim Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares passes the ball forward to John Pelé. John Pelé shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.24
Tobias Knapp knocks the ball forward to Danijel Legrand. Danijel Legrand flicks the ball to his team mate, Alioune Josédasilva. Alioune Josédasilva lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Collot. Guillermo Collot powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.24
Kenshin Okamoto makes a probing pass to John Pelé. John Pelé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the second half underway!
47.00
Kenshin Okamoto chips the ball to his team mate, John Pelé. John Pelé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Angelo Stendardo.
49.43
Stephen Morris threads the ball through to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Matthieu Villechalane manages to gather it comfortably.
54.48
Helder Bento sees space and advances. Helder Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.49
Ruby Anolfo makes a probing pass to Guillermo Collot. Guillermo Collot plays a perfect one-two with Rodolphe Boniface and rushes in on goal... Guillermo Collot shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Junji Nanami is on top of it.
63.35
Kieron Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha chips the ball to his team mate, John Pelé. John Pelé tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
69.02
Stephen Morris catches Danijel Legrand on the ankles. Stephen Morris is given a warning by the referee! Danijel Legrand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.12
Danijel Legrand brings the ball forward. Danijel Legrand goes all the way! Danijel Legrand shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Junji Nanami manages to keep it out.
75.24
Stephen Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Prager. Martin Prager knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.58
Stephen Morris decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Morris shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.49
Quim Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kenshin Okamoto. Kenshin Okamoto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Prager. Martin Prager shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.56
Rodolphe Boniface comes in with a late challenge on Quim Quaresma. Rodolphe Boniface is shown the yellow card! Quim Quaresma runs off the knock.
81.29
Dami‘n Maximiano hacks Martin Prager from behind! Dami‘n Maximiano is given a warning by the referee! Martin Prager stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.14
Quim Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Morris. Stephen Morris makes a probing pass to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dami‘n Maximiano.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
25.5%
46.8%
27.7%
Scorers