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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to Montpellier HSC. A crowd of 19,587 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Martel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montpellier HSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Martel.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Troyes Aube Champagne kicking off!
2.27
0-0Marin Belodedici makes a simple pass to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
4.57
0-0Mickael Gaillot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.16
0-0Maryn Malagouen chips the ball to his team mate, Ga‘l Jaurès. Ga‘l Jaurès flicks a high pass forward. Mamar Pickeu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mamar Pickeu kicks a strong pass forward to Yazid Marchal but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.58
Christina Loussouarn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah plays a scrappy one-two with Yuriy Sakhnevych and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alpay Abdullah provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
12.48
0-0Christina Loussouarn threads a neat ball through to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Huckerby.
14.37
Craig Huckerby breaks forward. Craig Huckerby makes a simple pass to Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu whips in a cross ball towards Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stefan Del Vecchio comfortably punches it away to safety.
15.16
0-0Craig Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Mickael Gaillot. Mickael Gaillot passes the ball forward to Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal whips in a cross ball towards Mamar Pickeu. Jan Heintze clumsily knocks into Mamar Pickeu. Mamar Pickeu appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
22.03
Wayne Vernazza brings the ball forward. Wayne Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Yuriy Sakhnevych. Yuriy Sakhnevych knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.06
0-1Wayne Vernazza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Krunoslav Boban. Krunoslav Boban passes the ball forward to Yuriy Sakhnevych. Yuriy Sakhnevych lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jason Meite had no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. Montpellier HSC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Montpellier HSC kick off the second half!
51.55
Wayne Vernazza passes the ball forward to Krunoslav Boban. Krunoslav Boban sees space and advances. Krunoslav Boban knocks in a cross ball towards Yuriy Sakhnevych. Yuriy Sakhnevych whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.28
0-1Maryn Malagouen comes in with a late challenge on Alpay Abdullah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alpay Abdullah carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.33
Kelvin Wright barges into Craig Huckerby. The referee warns Kelvin Wright to calm down! Craig Huckerby gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.32
Jan Heintze flicks a high ball forward to Krunoslav Boban who takes it down. Krunoslav Boban changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Krunoslav Boban knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
59.29
0-1Craig Huckerby comes in with a late challenge on Krunoslav Boban. The referee calls over Craig Huckerby and warns him to calm down! Krunoslav Boban stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.29
Free kick to Montpellier HSC just outside the area...
60.36
Alpay Abdullah calmly steps up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
60.36
0-1Montpellier HSC appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.10
Wilson Maqua breaks forward. Wilson Maqua flicks a high ball forward to Yazid Marchal who takes it down. Yazid Marchal whips in a cross ball towards Yves Arnaud. Yves Arnaud gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.02
Christina Loussouarn makes a probing pass to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jason Meite with no chance!! Goal for Montpellier HSC!
71.59
Marin Belodedici plays the ball forward to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Jason Meite!
77.10
0-2Habib Granon hacks Krunoslav Boban from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Krunoslav Boban stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.18
Edouard Aubry makes a probing pass to Yazid Marchal. Yazid Marchal tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.15
Craig Huckerby hacks Alpay Abdullah from behind! The referee calls over Craig Huckerby and shows him a yellow card! Alpay Abdullah gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
83.04
Wayne Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Christina Loussouarn. Showing composure, Christina Loussouarn laces a weighted ball forward to Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jason Meite!
87.34
Christina Loussouarn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Abdullah. Alpay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Jason Meite has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kelvin Wright 27, 87 Alpay Abdullah 67 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kelvin Wright of Montpellier HSC |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jason Meite (GK)
7
2. Maryn Malagouen (DEF)
6
3. Wilson Maqua (DEF)
6
4. Craig Huckerby (DEF)
6
5. Edouard Aubry (MID)
6
6. Habib Granon (MID)
6
7. Mickael Gaillot (MID)
6
8. Ga‘l Jaurès (MID)
6
9. Yves Arnaud (ATT)
6
10. Mamar Pickeu (ATT)
6
11. Yazid Marchal (ATT)
6
12. Robert Fowler (DEF)
0
13. Gianni Rossitto (GK)
0
14. Billy Kok (MID)
0
1. Stefan Del Vecchio (GK)
6
2. Wayne Vernazza (DEF)
7
3. Nick Milburn (DEF)
6
4. Jan Heintze (DEF)
6
5. Edwin Roy (DEF)
6
6. Marin Belodedici (MID)
6
7. Christina Loussouarn (MID)
7
8. Krunoslav Boban (MID)
7
9. Yuriy Sakhnevych (ATT)
7
10. Kelvin Wright (ATT)
9
11. Alpay Abdullah (ATT)
8
12. Torsten Böhm (GK)
0
13. Kaba Condi (DEF)
0
14. Ian Tapia (ATT)
0