Montpellier vs Caen, 2016-17 French Ligue 1, Regular Season
· French Ligue 1
71': Steve Mounié
FT
3 - 2
3 - 2
Montpellier 3-2 Caen
Montpellier 3-2 Caen
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Goal! Montpellier 1, Caen 0. Casimir Ninga (Montpellier) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Ryad Boudebouz.
- 6': Offside, Caen. Ivan Santini tries a through ball, but Yann Karamoh is caught offside.
- 7': Foul by Yacouba Sylla (Montpellier).
- 7': Julien Féret (Caen) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 8': Attempt missed. Jonathan Delaplace (Caen) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 8': Goal! Montpellier 1, Caen 1. Alaeddine Yahia (Caen) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Damien Da Silva with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 9': Damien Da Silva (Caen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Steve Mounie (Montpellier).
- 11': Attempt saved. Morgan Sanson (Montpellier) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ryad Boudebouz.
- 12': Foul by Yacouba Sylla (Montpellier).
- 12': Julien Féret (Caen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 13': Attempt saved. Ronny Rodelin (Caen) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 15': Attempt saved. Jonathan Delaplace (Caen) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Romain Genevois with a cross.
- 15': Corner, Caen. Conceded by Geoffrey Jourdren.
- 23': Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Alaeddine Yahia.
- 24': Foul by Stéphane Sessegnon (Montpellier).
- 24': Yann Karamoh (Caen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Foul by Ivan Santini (Caen).
- 24': Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Yacouba Sylla (Montpellier).
- 27': Ismael Diomande (Caen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Attempt saved. Casimir Ninga (Montpellier) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Anthony Vanden Borre with a cross.
- 29': Attempt missed. Yann Karamoh (Caen) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ivan Santini.
- 30': Alaeddine Yahia (Caen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Steve Mounie (Montpellier).
- 30': Steve Mounie (Montpellier) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 30': Delay in match Alaeddine Yahia (Caen) because of an injury.
- 31': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 36': Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Ronny Rodelin.
- 37': Attempt saved. Morgan Sanson (Montpellier) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Steve Mounie.
- 39': Delay in match Yann Karamoh (Caen) because of an injury.
- 39': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 40': Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Alaeddine Yahia.
- 41': Attempt missed. Steve Mounie (Montpellier) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Ryad Boudebouz with a cross following a corner.
- 42': Hand ball by Ellyes Skhiri (Montpellier).
- 43': Corner, Caen. Conceded by Jérôme Roussillon.
- 44': Casimir Ninga (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Alaeddine Yahia (Caen).
- 44': Foul by Morgan Sanson (Montpellier).
- 44': Ismael Diomande (Caen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Steve Mounie (Montpellier) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Anthony Vanden Borre with a cross.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Montpellier 1, Caen 1.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Montpellier 3, Caen 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Montpellier 1, Caen 1.
- 53': Attempt saved. Casimir Ninga (Montpellier) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Ryad Boudebouz.
- 54': Foul by Ivan Santini (Caen).
- 54': Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Rémy Vercoutre.
- 55': Corner, Montpellier. Conceded by Alaeddine Yahia.
- 55': Attempt missed. Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Montpellier) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Ryad Boudebouz with a cross following a corner.
- 60': Foul by Ivan Santini (Caen).
- 60': Jérôme Roussillon (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Casimir Ninga (Montpellier) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 60': Foul by Romain Genevois (Caen).
- 62': Substitution, Caen. Herve Bazile replaces Yann Karamoh.
- 63': Attempt missed. Jonathan Delaplace (Caen) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 65': Goal! Montpellier 2, Caen 1. Steve Mounie (Montpellier) header from the right side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Assisted by Casimir Ninga with a cross.
- 66': Attempt missed. Steve Mounie (Montpellier) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Morgan Sanson with a through ball.
- 68': Attempt saved. Herve Bazile (Caen) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ronny Rodelin.
- 69': Foul by Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Montpellier).
- 69': Ivan Santini (Caen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Goal! Montpellier 2, Caen 2. Ivan Santini (Caen) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Herve Bazile with a cross.
- 71': Alaeddine Yahia (Caen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Steve Mounie (Montpellier).
- 71': Second yellow card to Steve Mounie (Montpellier) for a bad foul.
- 72': Delay in match Alaeddine Yahia (Caen) because of an injury.
- 73': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 73': Foul by Ivan Santini (Caen).
- 73': Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Montpellier) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Attempt missed. Ronny Rodelin (Caen) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Herve Bazile.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Ivan Santini (Caen) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Herve Bazile with a cross.
- 77': Goal! Montpellier 3, Caen 2. Casimir Ninga (Montpellier) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nicolas Saint-Ruf.
- 78': Substitution, Montpellier. Mathieu Deplagne replaces Anthony Vanden Borre.
- 78': Substitution, Caen. Pape Sane replaces Ivan Santini.
- 79': Damien Da Silva (Caen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Casimir Ninga (Montpellier).
- 81': Substitution, Montpellier. Cédric Mongongu replaces Nicolas Saint-Ruf.
- 84': Alaeddine Yahia (Caen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Casimir Ninga (Montpellier).
- 85': Substitution, Caen. Vincent Bessat replaces Emmanuel Imorou.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Ismael Diomande (Caen) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Romain Genevois.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Jonathan Delaplace (Caen) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ronny Rodelin.
- 90'+2': Alaeddine Yahia (Caen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Ryad Boudebouz (Montpellier).
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Montpellier 3, Caen 2.
- 90'+2': Foul by Ryad Boudebouz (Montpellier).
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Montpellier 3, Caen 2.
Statistics
 CAN |
MON |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 48.8 | Possession | 51.2 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 298 | Accurate Passes | 318 |
| 395 | Passes | 418 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 20 | Crosses | 19 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 63 | Long Balls | 59 |
| 35 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 15 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 14 | Effective Clearances | 22 |
| 19 | Clearances | 27 |
Game Information
Competition: French Ligue 1
Venue: Stade de la Mosson
Location: Montpellier, France
Attendance: 14,456
Venue: Stade de la Mosson
Location: Montpellier, France
Attendance: 14,456
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 (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Geoffrey Jourdren (GK) |
| 18 | Nicholas Saint-Ruf |
| 13 | Ellyes Skhiri |
| 5 | Yacouba Sylla |
| 24 | Jérôme Roussillon |
| 20 | Anthony Vanden Borre |
| 28 | Stéphane Sessegnon |
| 10 | Ryad Boudebouz |
| 8 | Morgan Sanson |
| 29 | Casimir Ninga |
| 15 | Steve Mounié  |
Caen (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rémy Vercoutre (GK) |
| 28 | Damien Da Silva |
| 5 | Alaeddine Yahia |
| 4 | Ismael Diomandé |
| 15 | Emmanuel Imorou |
| 29 | Romain Genevois |
| 25 | Julien Féret |
| 6 | Jonathan Delaplace |
| 7 | Yann Karamoh |
| 12 | Ronny Rodelin |
| 26 | Ivan Santini |
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