Match Report


FC LorientFC Lorient     Montpellier HSCMontpellier HSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jeremie PratJ. Prat68
G
1
G
70Miguel BentoM. Bento
Jeremie Eboki-PohJ. Eboki-Poh70
D
2captain
D
67Jocelyn CabezasJ. Cabezas
Marcel AssouM. Assou70
D
3
D
67Leonardo CarrascoL. Carrasco
Alberto ColletA. Collet67
D
4
D
64David MassonD. Masson
Wahid HuguesW. Hugues65
D
5
M
65Nicolas AndresN. Andres
Frederic VercoutreF. Vercoutre64
D
captain6
M
65Ruddy AgbohR. Agboh
Gregory VairellesG. Vairelles71
M
7
M
62Ruddy SmertinR. Smertin
Fadel DebaetsF. Debaets71
M
8
M
62Ronan AdamR. Adam
Oliver ArndtO. Arndt65
A
9
A
77Alberto VieiraA. Vieira
Eugenio HidalgoE. Hidalgo63
A
10
A
67Jose Le PenJ. Le Pen
Dean CraddockD. Craddock61
A
11
A
66Edward CarltonE. Carlton
 
Jan KistnerJ. Kistner67
M
12
G
68Guerino SommeseG. Sommese
Jaime PinheiroJ. Pinheiro66
G
13
G
68Richard BaileyR. Bailey
Ian WiltordI. Wiltord65
M
14
A
64Jochem SluiterJ. Sluiter

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stade du Moustoir where FC Lorient play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 18,410 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Lorient are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mansour Bruno.


0.00
The whistle blows and Montpellier HSC kick off!
4.01
Leonardo Carrasco hacks Eugenio Hidalgo from behind! Leonardo Carrasco is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.01
David Masson hits a low pass to Ruddy Smertin. Ruddy Smertin passes the ball forward to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
10.01
Gregory Vairelles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Hidalgo. Eugenio Hidalgo advances inside the box! Eugenio Hidalgo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.11
David Masson sees a break and surges forward. David Masson flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Vieira who brings the ball under control. Alberto Vieira plays a one-two with Jose Le Pen and rushes in on goal... Alberto Vieira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
16.01
Nicolas Andres flicks a high pass forward. Edward Carlton controls it well on his chest. Edward Carlton skips past Wahid Hugues! Edward Carlton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.53
Wahid Hugues sees Fadel Debaets in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fadel Debaets plays the ball forward to Eugenio Hidalgo. Eugenio Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Arndt. Oliver Arndt heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
24.03
David Masson makes a beautiful solo run. David Masson decides to run forward with the ball. David Masson shoots from 25 yards. Jeremie Prat gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
27.54
Leonardo Carrasco makes a probing pass to Ruddy Smertin. Ruddy Smertin chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Le Pen. Jose Le Pen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.13
Wahid Hugues makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregory Vairelles. Gregory Vairelles runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gregory Vairelles controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Miguel Bento is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
30.01
Marcel Assou kicks a strong pass forward to Fadel Debaets. Fadel Debaets flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Arndt controls it well on his chest. Oliver Arndt advances inside the box! Oliver Arndt shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Jocelyn Cabezas's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
31.49
Gregory Vairelles takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Miguel Bento drops low and scoops up the ball.
32.41
Fadel Debaets flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Arndt who takes it down. Oliver Arndt plays a one-two with Eugenio Hidalgo and rushes in on goal... Oliver Arndt takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.21
Ronan Adam runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ronan Adam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.18
Gregory Vairelles clumsily knocks into Ronan Adam. The referee warns Gregory Vairelles to calm down! Ronan Adam stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Lorient have changed their lineup with Ian Wiltord replacing Jeremie Eboki-Poh. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. The Montpellier HSC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Lorient kick off!
51.51
Alberto Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Wahid Hugues. The referee calls over Alberto Vieira and warns him to calm down! Wahid Hugues hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.03
Ronan Adam brings the ball forward. Ronan Adam knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Vieira. With a superhuman jump, Alberto Vieira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.11
Leonardo Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Smertin collects the pass. Ruddy Smertin makes a probing pass to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Jeremie Prat. What a save!
60.13
Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Guerino Sommese replacing Jocelyn Cabezas and Jochem Sluiter replacing Jose Le Pen .
61.17
Ruddy Smertin flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Vieira controls it well on his chest. Alberto Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Jeremie Prat!
63.14
Frederic Vercoutre knocks the ball forward to Fadel Debaets. Fadel Debaets surges forward with the ball. Fadel Debaets whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Arndt. Oliver Arndt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.53
David Masson clumsily knocks into Eugenio Hidalgo. The referee calls over David Masson and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.52
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.11
Frederic Vercoutre knocks the ball to his team mate, Fadel Debaets. Fadel Debaets knocks the ball forward to Dean Craddock. Dean Craddock advances inside the box! Dean Craddock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Leonardo Carrasco happens to be in the right place to block it.
71.58
Ruddy Smertin chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton plays a one-two with Alberto Vieira and rushes in on goal... Edward Carlton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Jeremie Prat as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
73.29
Corner kick to Montpellier HSC. Ronan Adam plays it out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from David Masson provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
75.46
Ruddy Smertin knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton rushes past Ian Wiltord! Edward Carlton comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
77.42
FC Lorient appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
77.42
Nicolas Andres brings the ball forward. Nicolas Andres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.36
Ruddy Agboh barges into Oliver Arndt. The referee brings Ruddy Agboh to one side and gives him a warning! Oliver Arndt runs off the knock.
79.02
David Masson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Agboh. Ruddy Agboh flicks a high ball forward to Edward Carlton who takes it down. Edward Carlton finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Montpellier HSC are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.20
Fadel Debaets makes a simple pass to Dean Craddock. Dean Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Bento who gathers it comfortably.
83.08
Guerino Sommese knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Andres. Nicolas Andres flicks a high ball forward to Edward Carlton who takes it down. Edward Carlton advances inside the box! Gregory Vairelles clumsily knocks into Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
89.13
David Masson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Smertin. Ruddy Smertin threads a neat ball through to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton passes the ball forward to Jochem Sluiter. Jochem Sluiter makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Lorient

Montpellier HSC
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
32.9%
42.4%
24.7%

Scorers
Oliver Arndt 32, 63
Jochem Sluiter 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Arndt of FC Lorient

Match Ratings
1.Jeremie Prat (GK)
8
2.Jeremie Eboki-Poh (DEF)
6
3.Marcel Assou (DEF)
7
4.Alberto Collet (DEF)
6
5.Wahid Hugues (DEF)
6
6.Frederic Vercoutre (DEF)
6
7.Gregory Vairelles (MID)
6
8.Fadel Debaets (MID)
8
9.Oliver Arndt (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Eugenio Hidalgo (ATT)
7
11.Dean Craddock (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Kistner (MID)
0
13.Jaime Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.Ian Wiltord (MID)
6

1.Miguel Bento (GK)
6
2.Jocelyn Cabezas (DEF)
6
3.Leonardo Carrasco (DEF)
6
4.David Masson (DEF)
7
5.Nicolas Andres (MID)
6
6.Ruddy Agboh (MID)
6
7.Ruddy Smertin (MID)
7
8.Ronan Adam (MID)
6
9.Alberto Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Jose Le Pen (ATT)
6
11.Edward Carlton (ATT)
8
 
12.Guerino Sommese (GK)
6
13.Richard Bailey (GK)
0
14.Jochem Sluiter (ATT)goal scored
7