86' Saint-Etienne 1 - 0
Montpellier
Commentary:
86' Teji Savanier is penalised for pushing Mathieu Cafaro.
86' Dylan Batubinsika from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Mathieu Cafaro from Saint-Etienne trips Teji Savanier
85' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 34%, Montpellier: 66%.
85' The cross by Teji Savanier from Montpellier successfully finds a teammate in the box.
84' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
84' Mousa Al-Taamari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
84' Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
84' Dylan Batubinsika is penalised for pushing Arnaud Nordin.
83' Goal kick for Montpellier.
83' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
82' Modibo Sagnan is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Bares in a tactical substitution.
82' Wahbi Khazri is leaving the field to be replaced by Junior Ndiaye in a tactical substitution.
82' Ibrahim Sissoko wins an air challenge against Nikola Maksimovic
81' The referee signals a free kick as Tanguy Coulibaly from Montpellier trips Leo Petrot
81' The cross by Issiaga Sylla from Montpellier successfully finds a teammate in the box.
80' Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wahbi Khazri
80' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 34%, Montpellier: 66%.
80' Arnaud Nordin shoots from outside the box, but Gautier Larsonneur has it under control
80' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
79' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
79' Yunis Abdelhamid from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
79' Teji Savanier swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
78' Enzo Tchato shoots from outside the box, but Gautier Larsonneur has it under control
77' The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahim Sissoko from Saint-Etienne trips Arnaud Nordin
77' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
77' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
76' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
75' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
75' Teji Savanier swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
75' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 35%, Montpellier: 65%.
74' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
73' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' Pierre Ekwah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' Dennis Appiah relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Montpellier with a potentially dangerous attack.
72' Dennis Appiah is penalised for pushing Arnaud Nordin.
72' The referee signals a free kick as Tanguy Coulibaly from Montpellier trips Leo Petrot
72' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71' The game is restarted.
71' Benjamin Bouchouari is leaving the field to be replaced by Mathis Amougou in a tactical substitution.
70' Louis Mouton is leaving the field to be replaced by Aimen Moueffek in a tactical substitution.
70' Gautier Larsonneur is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
70' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
69' Dangerous challenge by Issiaga Sylla from Montpellier. Gautier Larsonneur on the receiving end of that.
69' A chance presents itself to Modibo Sagnan from Montpellier but his header goes wide
69' Dylan Batubinsika from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
69' Teji Savanier swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
69' Louis Mouton relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Yunis Abdelhamid from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
69' Teji Savanier swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
69' Dennis Appiah relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Wahbi Khazri goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
68' Enzo Tchato creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
68' Montpellier with a potentially dangerous attack.
68' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
67' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
67' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
66' Joris Chotard is leaving the field to be replaced by Becir Omeragic in a tactical substitution.
66' Rabby Nzingoula is leaving the field to be replaced by Tanguy Coulibaly in a tactical substitution.
66' Teji Savanier from Montpellier sends an effort wide of target
66' Wahbi Khazri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
66' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
66' Ibrahim Sissoko successfully blocks the shot
66' A shot by Rabby Nzingoula is blocked.
66' Yunis Abdelhamid from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 37%, Montpellier: 63%.
65' Augustine Boakye is leaving the field to be replaced by Mathieu Cafaro in a tactical substitution.
64' Yellow card for Benjamin Bouchouari.
64' Reckless challenge there. Benjamin Bouchouari commits a rough foul on Rabby Nzingoula
64' Teji Savanier from Montpellier swings in the corner from the left.
63' Dylan Batubinsika from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
63' Teji Savanier from Montpellier swings in the corner from the left.
63' Dylan Batubinsika relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Montpellier with a potentially dangerous attack.
62' Yellow card for Augustine Boakye.
62' Reckless challenge there. Augustine Boakye commits a rough foul on Wahbi Khazri
62' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
62' Benjamin Bouchouari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62' The referee signals a free kick as Leo Petrot from Saint-Etienne trips Teji Savanier
61' A shot by Ibrahim Sissoko is blocked.
61' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Pierre Ekwah from Saint-Etienne trips Teji Savanier
60' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 35%, Montpellier: 65%.
60' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
58' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
58' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
57' The referee shows Zuriko Davitashvili the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
57' NO PENALTY! The ref believes Mousa Al-Taamari dived in the penalty box. Controversial!
56' The referee shows Issiaga Sylla the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
56' Mousa Al-Taamari is booked for diving.
56' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Montpellier!
55' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Montpellier.
55' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 34%, Montpellier: 66%.
54' PENALTY! - Leo Petrot from Saint-Etienne commits a penalty against Mousa Al-Taamari.
54' Montpellier with a potentially dangerous attack.
54' The referee signals a free kick as Leo Petrot from Saint-Etienne trips Teji Savanier
53' Teji Savanier from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Zuriko Davitashvili swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
53' Good effort by Zuriko Davitashvili as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
53' Augustine Boakye creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53' Saint-Etienne with a potentially dangerous attack.
52' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
52' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
51' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
51' Gautier Larsonneur from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Ibrahim Sissoko from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Wahbi Khazri swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
50' Dylan Batubinsika from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 34%, Montpellier: 66%.
50' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
49' The referee signals a free kick as Louis Mouton from Saint-Etienne trips Mousa Al-Taamari
49' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
48' Rabby Nzingoula with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
48' Saint-Etienne managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
47' G O O O A A A L - Benjamin Bouchouari volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right foot.47' Modibo Sagnan from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
47' Nikola Maksimovic from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
47' Nikola Maksimovic wins an air challenge against Dylan Batubinsika
47' Louis Mouton swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
47' Issiaga Sylla successfully blocks the shot
47' A shot by Louis Mouton is blocked.
46' Modibo Sagnan successfully blocks the shot
46' A shot by Ibrahim Sissoko is blocked.
46' The cross by Leo Petrot from Saint-Etienne successfully finds a teammate in the box.
46' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 32%, Montpellier: 68%.
45+5' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
45+5' A shot by Wahbi Khazri is blocked.
45+5' The cross by Arnaud Nordin from Montpellier successfully finds a teammate in the box.
45+4' Yunis Abdelhamid is penalised for pushing Wahbi Khazri.
45+3' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+3' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
45+2' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
45+2' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+2' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+1' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+1' Yunis Abdelhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
45' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 36%, Montpellier: 64%.
45' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
44' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
44' Dennis Appiah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
41' Enzo Tchato commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
41' Reckless challenge there. Enzo Tchato commits a rough foul on Ibrahim Sissoko
40' Safe hands from Benjamin Lecomte as he comes out and claims the ball
40' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 37%, Montpellier: 63%.
40' The match resumes with a drop ball.
39' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Montpellier!
39' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Montpellier.
38' PENALTY! - Yunis Abdelhamid from Saint-Etienne commits a penalty against Teji Savanier.
38' Yunis Abdelhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Montpellier with a potentially dangerous attack.
38' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
37' Dylan Batubinsika from Saint-Etienne intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
36' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
36' Goal kick for Montpellier.
36' A chance presents itself to Dylan Batubinsika from Saint-Etienne but his header goes wide
36' Dylan Batubinsika wins an air challenge against Arnaud Nordin
36' Louis Mouton from Saint-Etienne swings in the corner from the right.
35' Issiaga Sylla relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 42%, Montpellier: 58%.
34' After a tactical foul, Rabby Nzingoula sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
34' Modibo Sagnan is penalised for pushing Ibrahim Sissoko.
34' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
33' Modibo Sagnan hand-balls.
32' Good effort by Zuriko Davitashvili as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
32' Louis Mouton creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
32' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
31' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
31' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
30' The cross by Zuriko Davitashvili from Saint-Etienne successfully finds a teammate in the box.
30' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 40%, Montpellier: 60%.
28' The referee shows Joris Chotard the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Arnaud Nordin from Montpellier trips Benjamin Bouchouari
28' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
28' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' Joris Chotard from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
27' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
27' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
27' Louis Mouton successfully blocks the shot
27' Teji Savanier goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
25' Ibrahim Sissoko hand-balls.
25' Teji Savanier takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
25' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 35%, Montpellier: 65%.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Ibrahim Sissoko from Saint-Etienne trips Teji Savanier
24' Louis Mouton relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Teji Savanier from Montpellier swings in the corner from the right.
23' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
23' Gautier Larsonneur relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
22' Rabby Nzingoula from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
22' Saint-Etienne with a potentially dangerous attack.
21' Modibo Sagnan relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 37%, Montpellier: 63%.
19' Montpellier with a potentially dangerous attack.
19' Goal kick for Montpellier.
19' A chance presents itself to Dylan Batubinsika from Saint-Etienne but his header goes wide
19' Louis Mouton from Saint-Etienne swings in the corner from the right.
18' The game is restarted.
17' The match is on hold due to crowd disturbance.
17' Modibo Sagnan from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Saint-Etienne with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Dennis Appiah wins an air challenge against Issiaga Sylla
16' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
16' Augustine Boakye shoots from outside the box, but Benjamin Lecomte has it under control
15' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 33%, Montpellier: 67%.
15' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
14' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Zuriko Davitashvili from Saint-Etienne trips Rabby Nzingoula
13' Joris Chotard wins an air challenge against Benjamin Bouchouari
13' Mousa Al-Taamari is penalised for pushing Leo Petrot.
12' Benjamin Lecomte from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Pierre Ekwah from Saint-Etienne trips Teji Savanier
10' Teji Savanier makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Yunis Abdelhamid makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Montpellier start a counter attack.
10' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 33%, Montpellier: 67%.
10' Goal kick for Montpellier.
10' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
9' Goal kick for Montpellier.
9' Ibrahim Sissoko from Saint-Etienne sends an effort wide of target
9' Saint-Etienne with a potentially dangerous attack.
8' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
8' Obstruction as Yunis Abdelhamid cuts off the run of Rabby Nzingoula. A free-kick is awarded.
7' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
7' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
6' Yunis Abdelhamid is penalised for pushing Wahbi Khazri.
6' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
6' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
5' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
5' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
5' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
5' The game is restarted.
5' Ball possession: Saint-Etienne: 21%, Montpellier: 79%.
4' The game is stopped.
4' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
4' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
4' Yunis Abdelhamid relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
3' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
2' Dennis Appiah relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Good effort by Arnaud Nordin as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
2' Montpellier with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Montpellier kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
1' Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to Stade Geoffroy Guichard, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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