Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stade de la Mosson where Montpellier HSC play host to FC Gueugnon. A crowd of 17,415 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Montpellier HSC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Gueugnon appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Damir El Khanchaf.


0.00
Montpellier HSC kick off and get the first half underway!
2.56
Ruddy Agboh darts forward. Ruddy Agboh knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Davidson had no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
6.51
Reynald Sabin brings the ball forward. Reynald Sabin runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Reynald Sabin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Miguel Bento is on top of it.
8.43
Ruddy Smertin sees Jose Le Pen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Le Pen tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
9.14
Corentin Ramé takes a quick throw-in, which Reynald Sabin takes on the chest. Reynald Sabin flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Deniaud holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erwan Deniaud lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.30
David Masson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronan Adam. Ronan Adam surges forward with the ball. Ronan Adam knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
16.14
David Platt threads a neat ball through to Reynald Sabin. Reynald Sabin chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke rushes past Leonardo Carrasco! Fabrice Raschke strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Miguel Bento effortlessly gets down and covers it.
20.42
David Masson knocks the ball forward to Ruddy Smertin. Ruddy Smertin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton skips past Fabrice Jay! Edward Carlton takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Davidson had no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
28.45
Corentin Ramé comes in with a late challenge on Ruddy Smertin. The referee calls over Corentin Ramé and shows him a yellow card! Ruddy Smertin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.37
Ruddy Agboh flicks a high pass forward. Edward Carlton easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Carlton plays a one-two with Jose Le Pen and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Edward Carlton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Gavin Davidson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.06
Corentin Ramé flicks a high pass forward. Regis Sibille controls it well on his chest. Regis Sibille makes a great pass forward. Fabrice Raschke runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.45
Leonardo Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruddy Agboh. Ruddy Agboh decides to run forward with the ball. Ruddy Agboh knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
44.29
Jean Chr. Ghanhouan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruddy Smertin. Ruddy Smertin brings the ball forward. Ruddy Smertin makes a pass forward but Edward Carlton is yards offside!
45.00
Corentin Ramé makes a beautiful solo run. Corentin Ramé shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montpellier HSC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Gueugnon have changed their lineup with Rudy Delhommeau replacing Corentin Ramé.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Gueugnon get the second half underway!
47.45
Reynald Sabin comes in with a late challenge on Ronan Adam. The referee calls over Reynald Sabin and warns him to calm down! Ronan Adam runs off the knock.
51.31
Guerino Ruotolo sees Reynald Sabin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reynald Sabin decides to run forward with the ball. Reynald Sabin threads a neat, attacking ball through to Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.02
Montpellier HSC have made 2 substitutions with Guerino Sommese replacing Leonardo Carrasco and Jochem Sluiter replacing Jose Le Pen .FC Gueugnon have made a substitution with Joao Pinto replacing David Platt .
61.06
Reynald Sabin flicks a high pass forward. Fabrice Raschke easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabrice Raschke knocks in a cross ball towards Regis Sibille. With a superhuman jump, Regis Sibille connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Miguel Bento had no chance!! Goal for FC Gueugnon!
69.24
Joao Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Delhommeau controls it well on his chest. Rudy Delhommeau knocks the ball to his team mate, Regis Sibille. Regis Sibille knocks in a cross ball towards Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Miguel Bento has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.49
Ruddy Smertin passes the ball forward to Jochem Sluiter. Jochem Sluiter lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
73.29
Guerino Ruotolo flicks a high pass forward. Reynald Sabin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Reynald Sabin chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Raschke. Fabrice Raschke hits a low pass to Erwan Deniaud. Erwan Deniaud takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.09
Guerino Sommese darts forward. Guerino Sommese makes a simple pass to Edward Carlton. Edward Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
79.14
Ruddy Smertin plays the ball forward to Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira edges inside the box! Alberto Vieira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.11
Ruddy Agboh flicks a high pass forward. Jochem Sluiter easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jochem Sluiter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guerino Ruotolo.
85.55
Ruddy Smertin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Vieira. Alberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
24.6%
43.5%
31.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edward Carlton of Montpellier HSC

Match Ratings