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 Chamois Niortais. A crowd of 18,809 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Montpellier HSC and Chamois Niortais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Montpellier HSC and Chamois Niortais are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Montpellier HSC kick off and get the first half underway!
2.08
0-0John Turpijn knocks the ball forward to Jimmie Flores. Jimmie Flores threads the ball through to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Gento.
9.06
0-0John Turpijn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Prager. Martin Prager shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
14.52
1-0Stephen Morris knocks the ball forward to Jimmie Flores. Jimmie Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Prager. Martin Prager is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.39
Tiago Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Prager. Martin Prager shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.13
Quim Quaresma passes the ball forward to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares advances with the ball. Tiago Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.25
Ali Lachuer flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Kerhuiel. Paolo Kerhuiel whips in a cross ball towards Linus Freund. Linus Freund powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.19
1-1Silvio Debrosse threads the ball through to Paolo Kerhuiel. Paolo Kerhuiel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.36
Stephen Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmie Flores. Jimmie Flores heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Jose Gento.
45.00
Tiago Tavares makes a probing pass to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jose Gento manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Chamois Niortais start the second half!
47.20
Kenshin Okamoto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Jose Gento manages to keep it out.
48.23
Ricardo Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Krüger. Paul Krüger finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Junji Nanami.
49.01
Kieron Mowbray knocks the ball forward to John Turpijn. John Turpijn threads the ball through to Jimmie Flores. Jimmie Flores shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.47
Hoalid Blanchard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Debrosse. Silvio Debrosse makes a beautiful solo run. Silvio Debrosse lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Kerhuiel. Paolo Kerhuiel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.44
Kenshin Okamoto makes a beautiful solo run. Kenshin Okamoto knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmie Flores. Jimmie Flores connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Gento manages to gather it comfortably.
59.19
Kieron Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Kenshin Okamoto. Kenshin Okamoto brings the ball forward. Kenshin Okamoto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jose Gento.
60.32
John Turpijn makes a simple pass to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.15
Kieron Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Morris. Stephen Morris threads the ball through to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Gento who gathers it comfortably.
66.03
Stephen Morris threads the ball through to Martin Prager. Martin Prager plays a perfect one-two with Anthony Van Den Berg and rushes in on goal... Martin Prager tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.47
John Turpijn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.33
Kieron Mowbray makes a simple pass to Kenshin Okamoto. Kenshin Okamoto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jose Gento!
73.56
Ricardo Nunes knocks the ball forward to Paul Krüger. Paul Krüger finds some space and shoots from distance. Paul Krüger scores for Chamois Niortais!!
77.44
Kieron Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, John Turpijn. John Turpijn makes a probing pass to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.20
2-2Paul Krüger hacks Eric Appiah from behind! Paul Krüger is warned by the referee! Eric Appiah runs off the knock.
84.18
Rodolphe Ginola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Lachuer. Ali Lachuer makes a simple pass to Paul Krüger. Paul Krüger knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Freund. Linus Freund powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.55
Rodolphe Ginola chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Schnoor. Leon Schnoor sees a break and surges forward. Leon Schnoor knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Kerhuiel. Paolo Kerhuiel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.23
Rodolphe Ginola kicks a strong pass forward to Ali Lachuer. Ali Lachuer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Krüger. Paul Krüger whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Kerhuiel. Paolo Kerhuiel heads the ball goalwards. Junji Nanami easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
23.4%
46.8%
29.9%
Scorers
| Martin Prager 15, 66 | Linus Freund 32 Paul Krüger 74 |