Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Caternet |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to SM Caen. A crowd of 18,731 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SM Caen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SM Caen kick off!
10.36
0-0Stephen Morris makes a simple pass to Martin Prager. Martin Prager knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Matingou.
14.47
0-0Piotr Gadocha sees a break and surges forward. Piotr Gadocha whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
20.02
0-0Christina Noro hacks Stephen Morris from behind! Christina Noro is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Morris stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.27
Kenshin Okamoto chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Greaves who gathers it comfortably.
30.01
0-0Piotr Gadocha knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg passes the ball forward but John Pelé is offside!
33.20
Filipe Teixeira takes it forward alone. Filipe Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Blanchard. Peter Blanchard shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
40.27
Stephen Morris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Pelé. John Pelé tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.30
Piotr Gadocha advances with the ball. Piotr Gadocha shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
45.00
Jean-Guy Jouault makes a probing pass to Yves Mouret. Yves Mouret knocks the ball forward to Gialuca Ponzo. Gialuca Ponzo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off the second half!
53.53
Christina Noro knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Blanchard. Peter Blanchard tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.03
0-0John Turpijn makes a simple pass to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg shoots from outside the area. Ben Greaves easily smothers it.
59.53
Kieron Mowbray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.22
Kenshin Okamoto passes the ball forward to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg shoots from distance but somehow Ben Greaves manages to keep it out.
66.51
Cyril Moracchini kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Guy Jouault. Jean-Guy Jouault makes a simple pass to Peter Blanchard. Peter Blanchard plays a perfect one-two with Gialuca Ponzo and rushes in on goal... Peter Blanchard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.46
Nicolas Matingou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmerick Brocard. Emmerick Brocard chips the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Ponzo. Gialuca Ponzo makes a probing pass to Peter Blanchard but he's offside!
72.50
Quim Quaresma 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 shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ben Greaves!
73.01
Jean-Guy Jouault knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Blanchard. Peter Blanchard kicks a strong pass forward to Gialuca Ponzo. Gialuca Ponzo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Junji Nanami easily smothers it!
75.43
Stefan Wendel sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Wendel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gialuca Ponzo. Gialuca Ponzo goes all the way! Gialuca Ponzo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.46
0-0Nicolas Matingou clumsily knocks into Martin Prager. The referee calls over Nicolas Matingou and shows him a yellow card! Martin Prager runs off the knock.
79.06
Kenshin Okamoto chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Prager. Martin Prager lofts 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 is miles over!
81.10
Cyril Moracchini knocks the ball forward to Christina Noro. Christina Noro passes the ball forward to Gialuca Ponzo. Gialuca Ponzo plays a perfect one-two with Yves Mouret and rushes in on goal... Gialuca Ponzo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.42
Kenshin Okamoto chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Prager. Martin Prager tries a spectacular long range effort. Ben Greaves easily smothers it.
85.41
Cyril Moracchini knocks the ball to his team mate, Emmerick Brocard. Emmerick Brocard sees space and advances. Emmerick Brocard whips in a cross ball towards Peter Blanchard. Peter Blanchard directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.33
Stephen Morris advances with the ball. Stephen Morris shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ben Greaves.
89.11
Filipe Teixeira sees space and advances. Filipe Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yves Mouret. Yves Mouret knocks the ball forward to Gialuca Ponzo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
22.2%
46.7%
31.1%