Commentary:
90+5' Teji Savanier from Montpellier is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Montpellier with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Montpellier: 54%.
90+4' Metz is trying to create something here.
90+4' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Boubacar Traore is penalised for pushing Florent Mollet.
90+3' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
90+3' Dylan Bronn sends a header towards goal, but the keeper is equal to it.
90+3' Lamine Gueye from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
90+2' Vincent Pajot sees his shot deflected off target
90+2' Lamine Gueye of Metz passes the ball to a team mate.
90+2' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Metz is trying to create something here.
90+1' Beni Makouana of Montpellier passes the ball to a team mate.
90+1' Florent Mollet of Montpellier passes the ball to a team mate.
90+1' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
90+1' Mihailo Ristic relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Dylan Bronn puts in a cross...
90+1' Metz is trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Danger averted there as Thomas Delaine from Metz clears the danger with a good tackle
90' Could be a good chance here as Florent Mollet from Montpellier cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90' A shot by Ibrahima Niane is blocked.
90' Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Montpellier: 54%.
90' Lamine Gueye from Metz directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' Nicolas de Preville of Metz passes the ball to a team mate.
89' Metz is trying to create something here.
89' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' The referee signals a free kick as Joris Chotard from Montpellier trips Vincent Pajot
88' Beni Makouana from Montpellier passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
88' Metz plays a short goal kick.
88' What a miss! Nicholas Gioacchini has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
88' Beni Makouana puts in a cross...
88' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Joris Chotard from Montpellier goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Amine Bassi
86' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
86' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Teji Savanier is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicholas Gioacchini in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Montpellier: 54%.
85' Stephy Mavididi is leaving the field to be replaced by Beni Makouana in a tactical substitution.
84' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
83' What a miss! Ibrahima Niane has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
83' Fabien Centonze swings in a cross from the free kick.
82' After a tactical foul, Mihailo Ristic sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Mihailo Ristic from Montpellier trips Fabien Centonze
82' Metz is trying to create something here.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Valere Germain from Montpellier trips Kiki Kouyate
82' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Lamine Gueye puts in a cross...
81' Metz is trying to create something here.
80' Opa Nguette is leaving the field to be replaced by Lamine Gueye in a tactical substitution.
80' Pape Sarr is leaving the field to be replaced by Amine Bassi in a tactical substitution.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Vincent Pajot from Metz trips Teji Savanier
80' Ball possession: Metz: 42%, Montpellier: 58%.
80' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
80' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Metz is trying to create something here.
79' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
78' Thomas Delaine of Metz passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Metz is trying to create something here.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier trips Opa Nguette
78' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
77' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Metz is trying to create something here.
77' Mihailo Ristic from Montpellier is ruled offside.
76' Fabien Centonze goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
76' Some neat football here as Fabien Centonze from Metz plays a 1-2 with Boubacar Traore.
76' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
76' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
76' Kiki Kouyate from Metz heads the ball to a team mate.
75' Nicolas de Preville swings in a cross from the free kick.
75' Ball possession: Metz: 42%, Montpellier: 58%.
75' Junior Sambia is penalised for pushing Pape Sarr.
74' Safe hands from Jonas Omlin as he comes out and claims the ball
74' Fabien Centonze puts in a cross...
74' Metz is trying to create something here.
74' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Jordan Ferri is leaving the field to be replaced by Junior Sambia in a tactical substitution.
72' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' The referee is not having the complaints from Florent Mollet who is given a yellow card for dissent
71' Reckless challenge there. Thomas Delaine commits a rough foul on Florent Mollet
70' Opa Nguette provided the assist for the goal.
70' G O O O A A A L - Nicolas de Preville scores with the right foot!70' Opa Nguette of Metz passes the ball to a team mate.
70' Metz is trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Metz: 41%, Montpellier: 59%.
70' Metz is in control of the ball.
69' Safe hands from Jonas Omlin as he comes out and claims the ball
69' Opa Nguette from Metz heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
69' Fabien Centonze puts in a cross...
69' Opa Nguette of Metz passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Metz is in control of the ball.
68' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
67' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' The game is restarted.
67' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
66' Safe hands from Jonas Omlin as he comes out and claims the ball
66' Thomas Delaine puts in a cross...
66' Metz is trying to create something here.
66' Metz plays a short goal kick.
65' How did he miss that? Stephy Mavididi has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
65' CHANCE! Stephy Mavididi finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
65' Teji Savanier sends a long ball upfield.
65' Ball possession: Metz: 42%, Montpellier: 58%.
65' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
64' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
64' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
63' Nicolas de Preville from Metz directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Metz is trying to create something here.
63' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
63' Kiki Kouyate from Metz tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' Nicolas de Preville from Metz takes a short corner kick from the right.
62' It's a good hit from long range by Pape Sarr who forces a save from Jonas Omlin. Corner kick.
62' Metz is trying to create something here.
62' Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
62' Some neat football here as Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier plays a 1-2 with Joris Chotard.
62' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
61' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
61' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
61' Metz is trying to create something here.
60' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Metz: 41%, Montpellier: 59%.
60' Vincent Pajot relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Poor play by Fabien Centonze as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
60' Teji Savanier swings in a cross from the free kick.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Dylan Bronn from Metz trips Stephy Mavididi
59' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
59' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Metz is in control of the ball.
58' The match resumes with a drop ball.
58' The game is stopped.
58' Nicolas de Preville from Metz tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
58' Valere Germain relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Nicolas de Preville from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
57' Florent Mollet clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
57' Nicolas de Preville puts in a cross...
57' Valere Germain relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Nicolas de Preville from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
57' Opa Nguette from Metz sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
57' Could be a good chance here as Fabien Centonze from Metz cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
57' Fabien Centonze from Metz takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
56' Metz is in control of the ball.
56' The match resumes with a drop ball.
56' Elye Wahi is injured and is replaced by Valere Germain.
56' Elye Wahi is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
55' Elye Wahi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
55' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
55' Ball possession: Metz: 41%, Montpellier: 59%.
55' Joris Chotard from Montpellier directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
54' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
54' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Vincent Pajot from Metz trips Teji Savanier
53' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Jemerson is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahima Niane in a tactical substitution.
52' Thomas Delaine from Metz directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' Safe hands from Jonas Omlin as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Fabien Centonze puts in a cross...
51' Jonas Omlin from Montpellier shows a great reflex and comes out with an excellent save!
51' Jonas Omlin saved a certain goal there! Kiki Kouyate found himself in a great scoring position but Jonas Omlin denied him with a great save
51' Jemerson from Metz heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
51' Nicolas de Preville from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
51' Teji Savanier clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
50' A shot by Fabien Centonze is blocked.
50' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Nicolas de Preville puts in a cross...
50' Ball possession: Metz: 40%, Montpellier: 60%.
50' Metz is in control of the ball.
50' Safe hands from Alexandre Oukidja as he comes out and claims the ball
49' Teji Savanier puts in a cross...
48' Mihailo Ristic provided the assist for the goal.
48' G O O O A A A L - Elye Wahi scores with the right foot!48' CHANCE! Elye Wahi finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
48' Mihailo Ristic carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
48' Safe hands from Jonas Omlin as he comes out and claims the ball
48' Thomas Delaine puts in a cross...
48' Opa Nguette of Metz passes the ball to a team mate.
47' Could be a good chance here as Pape Sarr from Metz cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47' Nicolas de Preville from Metz passes the ball in the box, but Jonas Omlin comes out to smother the ball.
47' A shot by Opa Nguette is blocked.
47' Opa Nguette from Metz takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
47' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The referee signals a free kick as Boubacar Traore from Metz trips Teji Savanier
46' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' Montpellier has been the better team in this half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Metz: 41%, Montpellier: 59%.
45+1' Elye Wahi provided the assist for the goal.
45+1' G O O O A A A L - Stephy Mavididi scores with the left foot!45+1' Elye Wahi from Montpellier passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Montpellier start a counter attack.
45+1' Kiki Kouyate from Metz had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
45+1' Nicolas de Preville from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Mihailo Ristic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' The game is restarted.
45' Ball possession: Metz: 39%, Montpellier: 61%.
44' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
44' Nicolas de Preville from Metz tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
44' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
43' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
43' Boubacar Traore from Metz tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
43' Metz is in control of the ball.
42' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas de Preville from Metz trips Florent Mollet
42' A shot by Opa Nguette is blocked.
42' Metz is trying to create something here.
42' Kiki Kouyate from Metz tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Fabien Centonze swings in a cross from the free kick.
41' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Ferri from Montpellier trips Nicolas de Preville
40' Metz is in control of the ball.
40' Kiki Kouyate from Metz is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
40' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Metz: 39%, Montpellier: 61%.
39' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
39' Alexandre Oukidja relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
39' Opa Nguette from Metz sends an effort wide of target
39' Opa Nguette from Metz takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
39' Nicolas Cozza could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
38' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
37' A contender for goal of the season!
36' G O O O A A A L Teji Savanier curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the right foot! Wonderful finish36' The game is restarted.
36' The referee is not having the complaints from Dylan Bronn who is given a yellow card for dissent
35' Arnaud Souquet is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
35' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
35' Ball possession: Metz: 40%, Montpellier: 60%.
34' Yellow card for Pape Sarr.
34' Reckless challenge there. Pape Sarr commits a rough foul on Arnaud Souquet
34' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
34' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
34' Dangerous challenge by Boubacar Traore from Metz. Joris Chotard on the receiving end of that.
33' Metz is trying to create something here.
33' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
32' The game is restarted.
32' Kevin N'Doram is injured and is replaced by Boubacar Traore.
31' Kevin N'Doram is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
30' Kevin N'Doram is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
30' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
30' Ball possession: Metz: 42%, Montpellier: 58%.
30' A shot by Opa Nguette is blocked.
29' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
29' Metz plays a short goal kick.
29' Alexandre Oukidja could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
28' Teji Savanier swings in a cross from the free kick.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Jemerson from Metz trips Florent Mollet
27' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Florent Mollet from Montpellier passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Arnaud Souquet of Montpellier passes the ball to a team mate.
27' Mihailo Ristic puts in a cross...
27' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Teji Savanier from Montpellier directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Teji Savanier puts in a cross...
26' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
26' Dylan Bronn is penalised for pushing Stephy Mavididi.
25' Ball possession: Metz: 42%, Montpellier: 58%.
25' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' The referee signals a free kick as Elye Wahi from Montpellier trips Pape Sarr
24' A long range shot from Teji Savanier is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
24' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
23' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
23' The ref blows his whistle. Vincent Pajot charged Mihailo Ristic from behind and it's a free-kick
22' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Goal kick for Metz.
22' Teji Savanier from Montpellier takes a short corner kick from the right.
21' Teji Savanier forces a good save from Alexandre Oukidja who turns the ball behind for a corner!
21' Elye Wahi from Montpellier heads the ball to a team mate.
21' Teji Savanier from Montpellier heads the ball to a team mate.
21' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Joris Chotard puts in a cross...
21' Teji Savanier from Montpellier takes a short corner kick from the left.
21' Fabien Centonze clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
20' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Montpellier: 54%.
20' Safe hands from Jonas Omlin as he comes out and claims the ball
20' Fabien Centonze puts in a cross...
20' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Thomas Delaine puts in a cross...
19' Metz is trying to create something here.
19' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
18' Nicolas de Preville goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
18' Nicolas de Preville from Metz takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
18' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Teji Savanier from Montpellier takes a short corner kick from the right.
17' Vincent Pajot clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
16' Kiki Kouyate could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
16' Florent Mollet from Montpellier directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
15' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Metz: 54%, Montpellier: 46%.
14' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
14' Metz is in control of the ball.
14' Elye Wahi from Montpellier is ruled offside.
14' Could be a good chance here as Mihailo Ristic from Montpellier cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
13' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
13' Metz is trying to create something here.
13' Metz is in control of the ball.
13' Florent Mollet shoots from outside the box, but Alexandre Oukidja has it under control
12' Metz is in control of the ball.
12' Metz take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Nicolas de Preville from Metz directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
12' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Nicolas de Preville puts in a cross...
11' Metz is trying to create something here.
11' Nicolas Cozza relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Fabien Centonze puts in a cross...
11' Metz is trying to create something here.
11' Metz take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Metz: 46%, Montpellier: 54%.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Thomas Delaine from Metz trips Nicolas Cozza
10' Metz is in control of the ball.
10' Teji Savanier from Montpellier directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
9' The game is restarted.
9' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
8' Reckless challenge there. Nicolas de Preville commits a rough foul on Teji Savanier
8' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
8' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Nicolas de Preville from Metz swings in the corner from the right.
7' It's a good hit from long range by Fabien Centonze who forces a save from Jonas Omlin. Corner kick.
7' Fabien Centonze from Metz takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
6' Metz is in control of the ball.
6' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
6' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
6' Teji Savanier goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
6' Some neat football here as Teji Savanier from Montpellier plays a 1-2 with Stephy Mavididi.
5' Ball possession: Metz: 48%, Montpellier: 52%.
5' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Teji Savanier from Montpellier swings in the corner from the right.
5' The game is restarted.
5' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
5' Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
4' Joris Chotard relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Vincent Pajot puts in a cross...
4' Metz is trying to create something here.
3' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Metz is trying to create something here.
3' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
3' Metz is in control of the ball.
2' Safe hands from Jonas Omlin as he comes out and claims the ball
2' Fabien Centonze puts in a cross...
2' Metz with a potentially dangerous attack.
2' The game is restarted.
1' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
1' Elye Wahi is penalised for pushing Alexandre Oukidja.
1' Alexandre Oukidja relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Teji Savanier puts in a cross...
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.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Stade Saint Symphorien, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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