Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Allianz Riviera where OGC Nice play host to Montpellier HSC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both OGC Nice and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both OGC Nice and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0OGC Nice kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0John Turpijn advances with the ball. John Turpijn passes the ball forward but Anthony Van Den Berg is offside!
9.46
0-0James Thomson knocks the ball forward to Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima goes all the way! Abassi Lima takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.22
0-0John Turpijn threads the ball through to John Pelé. John Pelé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.26
John Turpijn flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Prager. Martin Prager shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
21.23
James Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Palmer but the linesman indicates offside!
26.24
Tiago Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Prager. Martin Prager knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.47
0-0Tiago Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by J-David Lacombe.
28.41
0-0Piotr Gadocha clumsily knocks into James Thomson. The referee calls over Piotr Gadocha and warns him to calm down! James Thomson runs off the knock.
32.08
Fernando Mario Deschamps makes a simple pass to Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Palmer. Kieron Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Appiah.
36.45
Reginald Debec kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Palmer. Kieron Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Junji Nanami.
38.39
James Thomson passes the ball forward to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.56
Harry Beattie makes a probing pass to Reginald Debec. Reginald Debec kicks a strong pass forward to Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Junji Nanami easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the second half underway!
47.57
0-0Martin Prager clumsily knocks into Neil Morton. Martin Prager is shown the yellow card! Neil Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.53
1-0Malte Meidt brings the ball forward. Malte Meidt goes all the way! Malte Meidt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Junji Nanami had no chance!! Goal for OGC Nice!
54.53
Malte Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira plays a perfect one-two with Kieron Palmer and rushes in on goal... Artur Moreira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.49
Neil Morton makes a probing pass to James Thomson. James Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Junji Nanami who gathers it comfortably.
61.48
Kieron Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares threads the ball through to John Pelé. John Pelé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to J-David Lacombe who gathers it comfortably.
63.37
Quim Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Prager. Martin Prager sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by J-David Lacombe!
65.53
Malte Meidt makes a probing pass to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira goes all the way! Artur Moreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Junji Nanami manages to gather it comfortably.
69.35
Stephen Morris passes the ball forward to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but J-David Lacombe manages to gather it comfortably.
73.06
Stephen Morris passes the ball forward to John Pelé. John Pelé tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.23
Kieron Mowbray takes it forward alone. Kieron Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, John Pelé. John Pelé shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by J-David Lacombe!
78.42
Malte Meidt threads the ball through to Abassi Lima. Abassi Lima shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.14
Tiago Tavares passes the ball forward to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but J-David Lacombe manages to gather it comfortably.
83.46
Stephen Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Palmer. Kieron Palmer goes all the way! Kieron Palmer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Junji Nanami!
84.55
Malte Meidt decides to run forward with the ball. Malte Meidt goes all the way! Malte Meidt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.14
Malte Meidt sees a break and surges forward. Malte Meidt goes all the way! Malte Meidt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Junji Nanami easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
25.3%
44.3%
30.4%
Scorers
| Malte Meidt 50, 85 |