Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade du Moustoir where FC Lorient play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 18,605 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Lorient are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Lorient are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Montpellier HSC kick off the first half!
2.10
0-1Tiago Tavares passes the ball forward to Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg plays a perfect one-two with John Pelé and rushes in on goal... Anthony Van Den Berg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.32
0-1Yann Besson barges into Quim Quaresma. Yann Besson is given a warning by the referee! Quim Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.32
0-1FC Lorient are easily keeping Montpellier HSC at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
10.30
0-1Breno Amaral knocks the ball to his team mate, Yann Besson. Yann Besson finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Junji Nanami!
18.33
Ruslan Kravtsov makes a simple pass to Yann Besson. Yann Besson flicks the ball to his team mate, Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Junji Nanami is on top of it.
22.05
Richard Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Yann Besson. Yann Besson shoots from outside the area but Junji Nanami is on top of it.
24.53
0-1John Turpijn passes the ball forward to John Pelé. John Pelé threads the ball through to Jimmie Flores but he's offside!
26.24
Breno Amaral deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yann Besson. Yann Besson shoots from 20 yards. Junji Nanami easily smothers it.
32.09
John Turpijn makes a probing pass to John Pelé. John Pelé shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Gunnar Örn Finnbogason!
33.57
0-1John Turpijn flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmie Flores. Jimmie Flores shoots from long range but it is miles over!
34.06
John Turpijn chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg shoots from distance but Gunnar Örn Finnbogason is on top of it.
39.14
Breno Amaral flicks the ball to his team mate, Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius lofts in a cross ball towards Yann Besson. Yann Besson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Junji Nanami manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Yann Besson clumsily knocks into Quim Quaresma. Yann Besson is given another warning by the referee! Quim Quaresma runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Lorient kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
Stephen Morris flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Van Den Berg. Anthony Van Den Berg whips in a cross ball towards John Pelé. John Pelé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.32
0-1Samir Ziegler clumsily knocks into Tiago Tavares. The referee calls over Samir Ziegler and shows him a yellow card! Tiago Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.33
Jorge Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Ziegler. Samir Ziegler makes a simple pass to Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Junji Nanami has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.22
1-1Quim Quaresma threads the ball through to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha makes a probing pass to John Pelé. John Pelé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.16
Matt Grimandi sweeps the ball long. Alec Hutchison goes all the way! Alec Hutchison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
79.49
Quim Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, John Turpijn. John Turpijn advances with the ball. John Turpijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Booth.
85.40
Samir Ziegler passes the ball forward to Heikki Rothovius. Heikki Rothovius controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yann Besson. Yann Besson takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
89.41
Ruslan Kravtsov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yann Besson. Yann Besson finds some space and shoots from distance. Junji Nanami easily smothers it.
90.00
Richard Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Ruslan Kravtsov. Ruslan Kravtsov knocks the ball forward to Yann Besson. Yann Besson shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Junji Nanami manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
32.8%
42.2%
25%
Scorers