Match Report


US Créteil-Lusitanos US Créteil-Lusitanos      Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mathieu CandelaM. Candela68
G
1captain
G
63Johny ColletJ. Collet
Jean-Marie PitonJ. Piton70
D
2
D
57Harvey OliverH. Oliver
Ruben NunesR. Nunes65
D
3
D
57Noe BaticleN. Baticle
Giacomo CustovicG. Custovic65
D
4
D
51Jšrg Van Van DinterenJ. Van Dinteren
Alexander ForbesA. Forbes61
D
captain5
M
62Amara RibeiroA. Ribeiro
Alessandro RedaelliA. Redaelli63
M
6
M
61Guillermo CalvoG. Calvo
Paul McManamanP. McManaman62
M
7
M
60Thibault RoolT. Rool
Ted-Kelton CordonnierT. Cordonnier73
A
8
M
54Del GascoigneD. Gascoigne
Steed GarnyS. Garny68
A
9
A
68Bruno GiulyB. Giuly
Seb El KhanchafS. El Khanchaf65
A
10
A
65Toni GuelT. Guel
Jean-Christophe PontalJ. Pontal44
A
11
A
63Diego EchouafniD. Echouafni
 
Duarte BarrosD. Barros66
G
12
A
57Pape MaquaP. Maqua
Robbie MccannR. Mccann65
G
13
A
55Gregory NeveuG. Neveu
Geoffroy SakhoG. Sakho58
M
14
M
51Pascal SikoraP. Sikora

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade Dominique Duvauchelle where US Créteil-Lusitanos play host to Montpellier HSC. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
US Créteil-Lusitanos are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franck Coly.


0.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC get the match underway!
4.13
Jean-Marie Piton decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Marie Piton makes a probing pass to Steed Garny. Steed Garny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johny Collet who gathers it comfortably.
6.02
Alexander Forbes sees Paul McManaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ted-Kelton Cordonnier but the linesman indicates offside!
16.05
Paul McManaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johny Collet who gathers it comfortably.
38.46
Paul McManaman barges into Thibault Rool. The referee calls over Paul McManaman and warns him to calm down! Thibault Rool runs off the knock.
39.07
Del Gascoigne advances with the ball. Del Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Nunes.
40.26
Diego Echouafni catches Ruben Nunes on the ankles. The referee warns Diego Echouafni to calm down! Ruben Nunes runs off the knock.
42.03
Ruben Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Redaelli controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Redaelli plays the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal whips in a cross ball towards Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Ruben Nunes knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Redaelli. Alessandro Redaelli makes a simple pass to Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Garny. Steed Garny knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Steed Garny scores for US Créteil-Lusitanos !!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. US Créteil-Lusitanos have changed their lineup with Geoffroy Sakho replacing Ruben Nunes. Montpellier HSC have changed their lineup with Pape Maqua replacing Harvey Oliver and Gregory Neveu replacing Thibault Rool.

45.00
The second half starts with US Créteil-Lusitanos kicking off!
53.05
Geoffroy Sakho takes a long throw-in. Alexander Forbes flicks a high ball forward to Alessandro Redaelli who takes it down. Alessandro Redaelli chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ted-Kelton Cordonnier. Ted-Kelton Cordonnier tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
54.04
Amara Ribeiro receives the ball from a throw-in from Guillermo Calvo. Amara Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Giuly. Bruno Giuly plays a quick one-two with Toni Guel and rushes in on goal... Bruno Giuly comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Mathieu Candela reads it well. He makes it look easy!
57.54
Alexander Forbes flicks a high ball forward to Paul McManaman who gracefully takes it down. Paul McManaman hits a low pass to Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal whips in a cross ball towards Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for US Créteil-Lusitanos !
60.58
Montpellier HSC have made a substitution with Pascal Sikora replacing Bruno Giuly .
71.51
Alessandro Redaelli chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.10
Noe Baticle kicks a strong pass forward to Amara Ribeiro. Amara Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Echouafni. Diego Echouafni knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pascal Sikora is offside!
78.39
Paul McManaman threads a neat ball through to Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
81.36
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.02
Noe Baticle threads the ball through to Gregory Neveu. Gregory Neveu hits a low pass to Diego Echouafni. Diego Echouafni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mathieu Candela who gathers it comfortably.
84.22
Guillermo Calvo makes a simple pass to Toni Guel. Toni Guel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.45
Paul McManaman makes a simple pass to Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
87.18
Amara Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Sikora. Pascal Sikora flicks a high pass forward. Toni Guel controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Toni Guel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
Paul McManaman knocks the ball forward to Jean-Christophe Pontal. Jean-Christophe Pontal knocks in a cross ball towards Seb El Khanchaf. Seb El Khanchaf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Johny Collet with no chance!! Goal for US Créteil-Lusitanos !
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

US Créteil-Lusitanos

Montpellier HSC
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
32.5%
44.2%
23.4%

Scorers
Steed Garny 45
Seb El Khanchaf 58, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Seb El Khanchaf of US Créteil-Lusitanos

Match Ratings