Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Felix-Bollaert where RC Lens play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 9,286 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both RC Lens and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both RC Lens and Montpellier HSC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RC Lens kicking off!
2.37
0-0Kamal Macé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Bilaudelle. Gerard Bilaudelle flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Castro. Jean-Christophe Castro shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.51
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.41
0-0Gerard Bilaudelle kicks a strong pass forward to James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Castro. Jean-Christophe Castro takes a shot at goal but somehow Eric Schröder manages to keep it out.
15.13
1-0Dagui Loko threads the ball through to Jean-Christophe Castro. Jean-Christophe Castro lofts in a cross ball towards James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.59
Paul Scowcroft takes it forward alone. Paul Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Pamarot. Mohammed Pamarot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Bertrand Fenillat easily smothers it.
26.32
1-0Jean-No‘l Auriol passes the ball forward to Sophiane Thetis. Sophiane Thetis makes a probing pass to James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tarik Chabbert.
27.06
Ledley Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Thetis. Sophiane Thetis sees space and advances. Sophiane Thetis tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Eric Schröder had no chance!! Goal for RC Lens!
30.13
Ledley Black makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dagui Loko. Dagui Loko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Schröder who gathers it comfortably.
32.36
2-0Madjid Paviot comes in with a late challenge on James Esceth-Nzi. Madjid Paviot is shown the yellow card! James Esceth-Nzi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.50
Kamal Macé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adelmajid Stephan. Adelmajid Stephan flicks the ball to his team mate, James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Schröder who gathers it comfortably.
40.21
Montpellier HSC are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RC Lens's defence.
42.56
Dagui Loko brings the ball forward. Dagui Loko lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Castro. Jean-Christophe Castro powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
44.06
Jean-No‘l Auriol makes a simple pass to Dagui Loko. Dagui Loko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Leonardo Dobo makes a probing pass to Sebastien Bonissel. Sebastien Bonissel goes all the way! Sebastien Bonissel tries a spectacular strike. Sebastien Bonissel scores for Montpellier HSC!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Dagui Loko chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Castro. Jean-Christophe Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.53
2-1Adelmajid Stephan sees a break and surges forward. Adelmajid Stephan passes the ball forward but Jean-Christophe Castro is offside!
60.02
Silvio Danic surges forward with the ball. Silvio Danic makes a simple pass to Jean-Christophe Castro. Jean-Christophe Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.23
Jean-No‘l Auriol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Bilaudelle. Gerard Bilaudelle makes a probing pass to Jean-Christophe Castro. Jean-Christophe Castro plays a perfect one-two with James Esceth-Nzi and rushes in on goal... Jean-Christophe Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Eric Schröder manages to gather it comfortably.
65.37
Dagui Loko surges forward with the ball. Dagui Loko whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Christophe Castro. Jean-Christophe Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.12
Gerard Bilaudelle knocks the ball forward to James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.29
3-1Mohammed Pamarot hacks Kamal Macé from behind! The referee calls over Mohammed Pamarot and warns him to calm down! Kamal Macé runs off the knock.
79.14
Dagui Loko kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Christophe Castro. Jean-Christophe Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Ledley Black flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Bilaudelle. Gerard Bilaudelle chips the ball to his team mate, James Esceth-Nzi. James Esceth-Nzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tarik Chabbert.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.6%
23.4%
Play Area
23.4%
49.4%
27.3%
Scorers