Montpellier vs Paris Saint-Germain, 2016-17 French Ligue 1, Regular Season
· French Ligue 1Montpellier thrash Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in Ligue 1 shock
Paris St Germain suffered a shock setback in their pursuit of league leaders Nice with a heavy 3-0 defeat in Montpellier.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Foul by Layvin Kurzawa (Paris Saint Germain).
- 2': William Remy (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Attempt saved. Christopher Nkunku (Paris Saint Germain) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ángel Di María with a cross.
- 8': Christopher Nkunku (Paris Saint Germain) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Foul by Ellyes Skhiri (Montpellier).
- 9': Foul by Lucas Moura (Paris Saint Germain).
- 9': Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Daniel Congré (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Christopher Nkunku (Paris Saint Germain).
- 16': Offside, Paris Saint Germain. Ángel Di María tries a through ball, but Layvin Kurzawa is caught offside.
- 18': Foul by Christopher Nkunku (Paris Saint Germain).
- 18': Morgan Sanson (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 18': Christopher Nkunku (Paris Saint Germain) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 20': Christopher Nkunku (Paris Saint Germain) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Steve Mounie (Montpellier).
- 21': Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Christopher Nkunku.
- 23': Offside, Montpellier. Paul Lasne tries a through ball, but Steve Mounie is caught offside.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Steve Mounie (Montpellier) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryad Boudebouz.
- 26': Christopher Nkunku (Paris Saint Germain) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Morgan Sanson (Montpellier).
- 28': Attempt missed. Ángel Di María (Paris Saint Germain) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Lucas Moura.
- 29': Corner, Paris Saint Germain. Conceded by Joris Marveaux.
- 30': Foul by Serge Aurier (Paris Saint Germain).
- 30': Laurent Pionnier (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Delay in match Laurent Pionnier (Montpellier) because of an injury.
- 32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 34': Attempt missed. Lucas Moura (Paris Saint Germain) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ángel Di María.
- 36': Offside, Paris Saint Germain. Ángel Di María tries a through ball, but Blaise Matuidi is caught offside.
- 38': Corner, Paris Saint Germain. Conceded by Paul Lasne.
- 38': Foul by Layvin Kurzawa (Paris Saint Germain).
- 38': Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Attempt missed. Ellyes Skhiri (Montpellier) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 41': Blaise Matuidi (Paris Saint Germain) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Joris Marveaux (Montpellier).
- 41': Offside, Paris Saint Germain. Ángel Di María tries a through ball, but Edinson Cavani is caught offside.
- 42': Foul by Lucas Moura (Paris Saint Germain).
- 42': William Remy (Montpellier) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 42': Goal! Montpellier 1, Paris Saint Germain 0. Paul Lasne (Montpellier) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Steve Mounie.
- 45': Foul by Ellyes Skhiri (Montpellier).
- 45': Grzegorz Krychowiak (Paris Saint Germain) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Montpellier 1, Paris Saint Germain 0.
- 0': Match ends, Montpellier 3, Paris Saint Germain 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Montpellier 1, Paris Saint Germain 0.
- 48': Goal! Montpellier 2, Paris Saint Germain 0. Ellyes Skhiri (Montpellier) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Morgan Sanson.
- 50': Foul by Christopher Nkunku (Paris Saint Germain).
- 50': Morgan Sanson (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by Blaise Matuidi (Paris Saint Germain).
- 52': Joris Marveaux (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Attempt saved. Ángel Di María (Paris Saint Germain) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 55': Foul by Christopher Nkunku (Paris Saint Germain).
- 55': Paul Lasne (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Offside, Paris Saint Germain. Ángel Di María tries a through ball, but Layvin Kurzawa is caught offside.
- 58': Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint Germain) is shown the yellow card.
- 58': Substitution, Paris Saint Germain. Hatem Ben Arfa replaces Christopher Nkunku.
- 62': Foul by Serge Aurier (Paris Saint Germain).
- 62': Paul Lasne (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Attempt saved. Lucas Moura (Paris Saint Germain) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hatem Ben Arfa with a through ball.
- 63': Attempt missed. Hatem Ben Arfa (Paris Saint Germain) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 64': Foul by Grzegorz Krychowiak (Paris Saint Germain).
- 64': Steve Mounie (Montpellier) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 65': Foul by Blaise Matuidi (Paris Saint Germain).
- 65': Paul Lasne (Montpellier) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 67': Attempt missed. Blaise Matuidi (Paris Saint Germain) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Serge Aurier with a cross.
- 69': Attempt missed. Blaise Matuidi (Paris Saint Germain) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Layvin Kurzawa.
- 70': Delay in match Laurent Pionnier (Montpellier) because of an injury.
- 71': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 71': Attempt missed. Hatem Ben Arfa (Paris Saint Germain) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Blaise Matuidi.
- 73': Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Thiago Silva.
- 75': Attempt missed. Steve Mounie (Montpellier) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ryad Boudebouz.
- 75': Substitution, Paris Saint Germain. Jesé replaces Lucas Moura.
- 77': Foul by Ellyes Skhiri (Montpellier).
- 77': Ángel Di María (Paris Saint Germain) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 78': Attempt missed. Serge Aurier (Paris Saint Germain) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 79': Offside, Paris Saint Germain. Ángel Di María tries a through ball, but Hatem Ben Arfa is caught offside.
- 80': Goal! Montpellier 3, Paris Saint Germain 0. Ryad Boudebouz (Montpellier) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Morgan Sanson following a fast break.
- 81': Substitution, Paris Saint Germain. Jean-Kevin Augustin replaces Edinson Cavani.
- 83': Foul by Thiago Silva (Paris Saint Germain).
- 83': Morgan Sanson (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84': Foul by Serge Aurier (Paris Saint Germain).
- 84': Ryad Boudebouz (Montpellier) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 86': Substitution, Montpellier. Cédric Mongongu replaces Hilton because of an injury.
- 88': Substitution, Montpellier. Souleymane Camara replaces Steve Mounie.
- 90'+1': Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Marquinhos.
- 90'+3': Foul by Joris Marveaux (Montpellier).
- 90'+3': Jean-Kevin Augustin (Paris Saint Germain) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Montpellier 3, Paris Saint Germain 0.
- 90'+4': Jesé (Paris Saint Germain) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Montpellier 3, Paris Saint Germain 0.
Statistics
 PSG |
MON |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 5 | Offsides | 1 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 67.3 | Possession | 32.7 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 584 | Accurate Passes | 228 |
| 666 | Passes | 326 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 16 | Crosses | 6 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 67 | Long Balls | 59 |
| 37 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 17 |
| 15 | Tackles | 23 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 24 | Effective Clearances | 18 |
| 24 | Clearances | 18 |
Game Information
Competition: French Ligue 1
Venue: Stade de la Mosson
Location: Montpellier, France
Attendance: 17,132
Venue: Stade de la Mosson
Location: Montpellier, France
Attendance: 17,132
Ligue 1 Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lille | 4 | +5 | 10 |
| 2 | AS Monaco | 4 | +4 | 10 |
| 3 | Stade Rennais | 4 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Lyon | 4 | +4 | 8 |
Line-Ups
Montpellier (3-5-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Laurent Pionnier (GK) |
| 4 | Hilton |
| 3 | Daniel Congré |
| 18 | Nicholas Saint-Ruf |
| 8 | Morgan Sanson |
| 6 | Joris Marveaux |
| 13 | Ellyes Skhiri |
| 7 | Paul Lasne |
| 21 | William Rémy |
| 15 | Steve Mounié |
| 10 | Ryad Boudebouz |
Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Alphonse Areola (GK) |
| 2 | Thiago Silva |
| 5 | Marquinhos |
| 20 | Layvin Kurzawa |
| 19 | Sèrge Aurier |
| 4 | Grzegorz Krychowiak |
| 14 | Blaise Matuidi |
| 24 | Christopher Nkunku  |
| 9 | Edinson Cavani |
| 7 | Lucas Moura |
| 11 | Ángel Di María |
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