Commentary:
90+3' Lucas Paqueta from Lyon is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+3' Both teams could have won today but Lyon just managed to carve out the victory
90+3' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+3' Today's attendance is 14747.
90+3' Ball possession: Montpellier: 43%, Lyon: 57%.
90+2' Goal kick for Lyon.
90+2' Leo Leroy from Montpellier tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90+2' Poor play by Jason Denayer as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+2' Junior Sambia puts in a cross...
90+2' Jason Denayer relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Mihailo Ristic puts in a cross...
90+2' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
90+1' Safe hands from Anthony Lopes as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' Florent Mollet from Montpellier swings in the corner from the left.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Danger averted there as Rayan Cherki from Lyon clears the danger with a good tackle
90+1' Elye Wahi puts in a cross...
90' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Ball possession: Montpellier: 43%, Lyon: 57%.
90' That looked a fine chance. Florent Mollet from Montpellier directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
90' Beni Makouana from Montpellier chips the ball into the penalty box.
89' Jason Denayer relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Beni Makouana puts in a cross...
89' Danger averted there as Jordan Ferri from Montpellier clears the danger with a good tackle
89' Maxence Caqueret from Lyon chips the ball into the penalty box.
89' A player from Montpellier sends a shot outside the penalty box, but the Anthony Lopes manages to grab the ball.
88' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
88' Rayan Cherki from Lyon passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Lyon is trying to create something here.
88' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Goal kick for Lyon.
87' Elye Wahi from Montpellier had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
87' Florent Mollet from Montpellier chips the ball into the penalty box.
87' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
86' Lyon is in control of the ball.
86' Beni Makouana from Montpellier makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
85' Lyon plays a short goal kick.
85' Florent Mollet from Montpellier crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
85' Ball possession: Montpellier: 42%, Lyon: 58%.
84' Nicolas Cozza relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Malo Gusto puts in a cross...
84' Rayan Cherki from Lyon takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
84' Lyon plays a short goal kick.
83' Lucas Paqueta is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Cherki in a tactical substitution.
83' Arnaud Souquet is leaving the field to be replaced by Junior Sambia in a tactical substitution.
83' Joris Chotard is leaving the field to be replaced by Leo Leroy in a tactical substitution.
83' A chance presents itself to Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier but his header goes wide
83' Elye Wahi from Montpellier successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
83' Beni Makouana from Montpellier successfuly makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
82' Danger! Florent Mollet from Montpellier successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
82' Goal kick for Lyon.
82' Jason Denayer relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Florent Mollet puts in a cross...
81' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' A shot by Lucas Paqueta is blocked.
81' Lyon is trying to create something here.
80' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Ball possession: Montpellier: 42%, Lyon: 58%.
80' Jason Denayer from Lyon sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
80' Emerson from Lyon swings in the corner from the left.
79' Should have been a goal! Karl Toko Ekambi gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Jonas Omlin!
79' A chance opens up as Houssem Aouar from Lyon successfully finds a team mate in the area...
79' Lyon take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Thiago Mendes from Lyon goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolas Cozza
79' A lob by Moussa Dembele from Lyon is cleared by the keeper.
78' Danger! Houssem Aouar from Lyon successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
78' Lyon take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Lyon is trying to create something here.
77' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Elye Wahi from Montpellier crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
76' Florent Mollet from Montpellier tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
76' Karl Toko Ekambi from Lyon goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Arnaud Souquet
76' Maxence Caqueret from Lyon passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' Lyon is trying to create something here.
75' Florent Mollet from Montpellier swings in the corner from the right.
75' Jordan Ferri from Montpellier tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
75' Ball possession: Montpellier: 42%, Lyon: 58%.
75' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Valere Germain is leaving the field to be replaced by Beni Makouana in a tactical substitution.
74' Islam Slimani is leaving the field to be replaced by Moussa Dembele in a tactical substitution.
74' Bruno Guimaraes is leaving the field to be replaced by Thiago Mendes in a tactical substitution.
73' Jerome Boateng is leaving the field to be replaced by Damien Da Silva in a tactical substitution.
73' Anthony Lopes relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Florent Mollet from Montpellier swings in the corner from the left.
73' The game is restarted.
72' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
72' Florent Mollet from Montpellier tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
72' Florent Mollet takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
71' Lucas Paqueta from Lyon goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jordan Ferri
71' Jerome Boateng relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Poor play by Anthony Lopes as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
71' Elye Wahi from Montpellier directs a ball squarely in the box.
71' Elye Wahi from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
71' Montpellier with a potentially dangerous attack.
70' Goal kick for Lyon.
70' Ball possession: Montpellier: 41%, Lyon: 59%.
70' Mihailo Ristic from Montpellier crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
70' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
69' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
69' Emerson swings in a cross from the free kick.
68' Jordan Ferri from Montpellier receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
68' Reckless challenge there. Jordan Ferri commits a rough foul on Islam Slimani
68' Karl Toko Ekambi from Lyon makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
68' Lyon with a potentially dangerous attack.
67' Yellow card for Emerson.
67' Dangerous challenge by Emerson from Lyon. Elye Wahi on the receiving end of that.
67' Islam Slimani from Lyon tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
67' Lyon is trying to create something here.
66' Lucas Paqueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Florent Mollet swings in a cross from the free kick.
66' Dangerous challenge by Malo Gusto from Lyon. Jordan Ferri on the receiving end of that.
66' Stephy Mavididi shoots from outside the box, but Anthony Lopes has it under control
66' Lyon plays a short goal kick.
65' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
65' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Montpellier: 40%, Lyon: 60%.
64' Lyon is trying to create something here.
64' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
64' Goal kick for Lyon.
64' Mamadou Sakho from Montpellier tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
63' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
63' Mihailo Ristic from Montpellier goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lucas Paqueta
62' Jerome Boateng from Lyon makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' Poor play by Mihailo Ristic as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
62' Emerson from Lyon swings in the corner from the left.
61' Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
61' Lyon is trying to create something here.
61' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Emerson from Lyon swings in the corner from the left.
60' Ball possession: Montpellier: 41%, Lyon: 59%.
59' Lucas Paqueta sees his shot deflected off target
59' Emerson from Lyon takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
59' Florent Mollet from Montpellier directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
59' Lyon is in control of the ball.
58' Florent Mollet from Montpellier swings in the corner from the left.
58' Stephy Mavididi sees his shot deflected off target
58' Florent Mollet from Montpellier chips the ball into the penalty box.
58' Florent Mollet from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
58' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Safe hands from Anthony Lopes as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Anthony Lopes saved a certain goal there! Florent Mollet found himself in a great scoring position but Anthony Lopes denied him with a great save
57' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier puts in a great cross...
57' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
57' Jerome Boateng relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Florent Mollet swings in a cross from the free kick.
56' Nicholas Gioacchini is leaving the field to be replaced by Elye Wahi in a tactical substitution.
56' The referee signals a free kick as Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon trips Florent Mollet
55' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
55' Karl Toko Ekambi from Lyon tries to play a nice 1-2 with Houssem Aouar, but it comes to nothing.
55' Ball possession: Montpellier: 41%, Lyon: 59%.
54' Lyon is in control of the ball.
54' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
53' Lyon take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Lyon is trying to create something here.
53' Safe hands from Anthony Lopes as he comes out and claims the ball
53' Poor play by Maxence Caqueret as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
52' Florent Mollet from Montpellier swings in the corner from the left.
52' Jordan Ferri from Montpellier takes a short corner kick from the left.
52' Jerome Boateng clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
52' Jordan Ferri puts in a cross...
52' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
52' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
51' Safe hands from Jonas Omlin as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon swings in the corner from the left.
51' Great vision by Nicolas Cozza from Montpellier as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
51' Florent Mollet could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
50' Lyon is trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Montpellier: 41%, Lyon: 59%.
50' Dangerous challenge by Valere Germain from Montpellier. Houssem Aouar on the receiving end of that.
49' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Nicholas Gioacchini sends a header towards goal, but Anthony Lopes is there to comfortably save it
49' Florent Mollet puts in a cross...
49' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Lucas Paqueta from Lyon trips Jordan Ferri
48' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Karl Toko Ekambi from Lyon goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Arnaud Souquet
48' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
46' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
46' Lyon is in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by Lyon gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Montpellier: 41%, Lyon: 59%.
45+2' Lyon is trying to create something here.
45+1' Goal kick for Lyon.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Florent Mollet from Montpellier crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
45+1' Mamadou Sakho from Montpellier had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
45+1' Florent Mollet from Montpellier swings in the corner from the right.
45' Florent Mollet from Montpellier swings in the corner from the right.
45' Ball possession: Montpellier: 41%, Lyon: 59%.
45' The referee runs back to show Jerome Boateng from Lyon a yellow card for the previous foul.
43' Malo Gusto clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
43' Jordan Ferri puts in a cross...
43' Jordan Ferri from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
43' Karl Toko Ekambi from Lyon sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
43' Karl Toko Ekambi from Lyon plays a cheeky 1-2 with Houssem Aouar.
42' Malo Gusto relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Mihailo Ristic puts in a cross...
42' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
41' Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon commits a foul by elbowing Florent Mollet
41' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Lyon is trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Montpellier: 40%, Lyon: 60%.
40' Maxence Caqueret from Lyon receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
40' Dangerous challenge by Maxence Caqueret from Lyon. Nicholas Gioacchini on the receiving end of that.
39' Poor play by Nicolas Cozza as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
39' Malo Gusto puts in a cross...
39' Lyon is trying to create something here.
38' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Lyon is trying to create something here.
37' Florent Mollet from Montpellier tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
37' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
37' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
36' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
36' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
35' Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
35' Lucas Paqueta from Lyon tries to play a nice 1-2 with Islam Slimani, but it comes to nothing.
35' Lyon is trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Montpellier: 41%, Lyon: 59%.
34' Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon is ruled offside.
34' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
33' Lyon plays a short goal kick.
33' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
33' Danger averted there as Nicolas Cozza from Montpellier clears the danger with a good tackle
32' Lyon is trying to create something here.
32' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Valere Germain from Montpellier directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' Poor play by Islam Slimani as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
31' Florent Mollet swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' Lucas Paqueta from Lyon goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jordan Ferri
30' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: Montpellier: 40%, Lyon: 60%.
30' Dangerous challenge by Malo Gusto from Lyon. Mihailo Ristic on the receiving end of that.
30' Lyon is in control of the ball.
29' After having handled the ball, Islam Slimani is booked.
29' Islam Slimani hand-balls.
29' Bruno Guimaraes goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
28' Dangerous challenge by Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier. Karl Toko Ekambi on the receiving end of that.
27' Lyon take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
27' Danger averted there as Nicolas Cozza from Montpellier clears the danger with a good tackle
27' Great skill from Karl Toko Ekambi as he dribbles past his opponents
27' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Lyon are satisfied with the result up to the point.
26' Lyon is trying to create something here.
26' Jason Denayer relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Florent Mollet puts in a cross...
26' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Montpellier: 41%, Lyon: 59%.
25' Malo Gusto comes back onto the field.
25' Lyon take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Lyon take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' The game is restarted.
25' Malo Gusto is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
24' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
23' Florent Mollet is penalised for pushing Bruno Guimaraes.
22' Lyon is trying to create something here.
21' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
21' Nicolas Cozza from Montpellier goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Islam Slimani
20' Nicholas Gioacchini from Montpellier had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
20' Florent Mollet from Montpellier chips the ball into the penalty box.
20' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Montpellier: 42%, Lyon: 58%.
20' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
20' Karl Toko Ekambi puts in a cross...
20' Lyon is trying to create something here.
19' Lyon plays a short goal kick.
19' The game is restarted.
19' Due to technical problems, we are unable to deliver game updates at the moment.
19' A chance presents itself to Nicholas Gioacchini from Montpellier but his header goes wide
19' Mihailo Ristic puts in a cross...
19' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
17' Lyon managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
17' G O O O O A A A L - Lucas Paqueta from Lyon heads home the loose ball17' OH! That would have been a great goal! Islam Slimani sees his volley come back off the crossbar!
17' Malo Gusto puts in a cross...
17' Lyon with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Lyon is trying to create something here.
16' Nicolas Cozza relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Ball possession: Montpellier: 47%, Lyon: 53%.
15' Emerson from Lyon swings in the corner from the left.
15' Lucas Paqueta forces a good save from Jonas Omlin who turns the ball behind for a corner!
15' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
15' Could be a good chance here as Lucas Paqueta from Lyon cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
14' Lyon is trying to create something here.
14' Lyon take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Danger averted there as Mihailo Ristic from Montpellier clears the danger with a good tackle
13' Lyon is in control of the ball.
13' Florent Mollet from Montpellier is ruled offside.
12' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
12' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
12' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
12' Islam Slimani from Lyon crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
12' Lyon is trying to create something here.
12' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
11' Houssem Aouar fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
11' Lyon is trying to create something here.
10' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Montpellier: 35%, Lyon: 65%.
9' CROSSBAR! Florent Mollet misses a clear chance as his shot hits the crossbar! That was a sitter!
9' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier puts in a great cross...
9' Montpellier with a potentially dangerous attack.
8' Arnaud Souquet shoots from outside the box, but Anthony Lopes has it under control
8' Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
8' Montpellier is trying to create something here.
8' Islam Slimani is penalised for pushing Jonas Omlin.
8' Jonas Omlin could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
8' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
7' Dangerous challenge by Lucas Paqueta from Lyon. Nicholas Gioacchini on the receiving end of that.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Valere Germain from Montpellier trips Bruno Guimaraes
6' Lyon is in control of the ball.
6' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
6' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Lyon take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Arnaud Souquet relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Malo Gusto puts in a cross...
5' Lyon is trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Montpellier: 30%, Lyon: 70%.
4' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
4' Lucas Paqueta from Lyon crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
4' Lucas Paqueta from Lyon takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
4' Lyon is in control of the ball.
4' Lyon with a potentially dangerous attack.
3' Lyon is trying to create something here.
2' Lyon take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Malo Gusto from Lyon passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' Lucas Paqueta from Lyon chips the ball into the penalty box.
2' Montpellier is in control of the ball.
1' Lyon take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Lyon is trying to create something here.
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.
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