Commentary:
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Montpellier just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Montpellier: 30%, Rennes: 70%.
90+4' Today's attendance is 15537.
90+4' Safe hands from Benjamin Lecomte as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Kiki Kouyate from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+4' Falaye Sacko relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Baptiste Santamaria is penalised for pushing Faitout Maouassa.
90+3' Faitout Maouassa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Warmed Omari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Goal kick for Montpellier.
90+2' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes sends an effort wide of target
90+2' The cross by Ibrahim Salah from Rennes successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90+2' Rennes are trying to create something here.
90+2' Issiaga Sylla relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
90+1' Falaye Sacko relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Warmed Omari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Montpellier start a counter attack.
90' Christopher Jullien from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Christopher Jullien wins an air challenge against Karl Toko Ekambi
90' Rennes take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90' Issiaga Sylla from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Ball possession: Montpellier: 32%, Rennes: 68%.
89' Benjamin Lecomte from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Goal kick for Montpellier.
88' Arthur Theate fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
88' Warmed Omari wins an air challenge against Issiaga Sylla
88' The cross by Birger Meling from Rennes successfully finds a teammate in the box.
88' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
87' Issiaga Sylla from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
87' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86' Arnaud Nordin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
86' Rennes are in control of the ball.
85' Ball possession: Montpellier: 33%, Rennes: 67%.
84' Jordan Ferri made the key pass for the goal!
84' Christopher Jullien provided the assist for the goal.
84' G O O O A A A L - Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier heads the ball home!84' Christopher Jullien wins an air challenge against Arthur Theate
84' The cross by Jordan Ferri from Montpellier successfully finds a teammate in the box.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Baptiste Santamaria from Rennes trips Arnaud Nordin
84' Faitout Maouassa wins an air challenge against Baptiste Santamaria
83' Goal kick for Montpellier.
83' Arnaud Nordin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' Oh no. From a promising position Amine Gouiri from Rennes miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
83' The cross by Hamari Traore from Rennes successfully finds a teammate in the box.
82' Rennes are trying to create something here.
82' Falaye Sacko from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
82' Kiki Kouyate from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' Karl Toko Ekambi is penalised for pushing Jordan Ferri.
81' Benjamin Bourigeaud wins an air challenge against Issiaga Sylla
81' Goal kick for Montpellier.
81' Flavien Tait is leaving the field to be replaced by Lovro Majer in a tactical substitution.
80' Jeremy Doku is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahim Salah in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Montpellier: 33%, Rennes: 67%.
80' Warmed Omari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80' Issiaga Sylla makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
79' Kiki Kouyate successfully blocks the shot
79' A shot by Karl Toko Ekambi is blocked.
79' Rennes take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
78' Issiaga Sylla makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
78' Goal kick for Montpellier.
78' Wahbi Khazri is leaving the field to be replaced by Stephy Mavididi in a tactical substitution.
78' Karl Toko Ekambi send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
78' Amine Gouiri wins an air challenge against Falaye Sacko
77' The cross by Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes successfully finds a teammate in the box.
77' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Rennes with a potentially dangerous attack.
76' Wahbi Khazri wins an air challenge against Baptiste Santamaria
75' Ball possession: Montpellier: 34%, Rennes: 66%.
75' Amine Gouiri is penalised for pushing Kiki Kouyate.
75' Amine Gouiri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75' Goal kick for Montpellier.
74' Baptiste Santamaria wins an air challenge against Wahbi Khazri
74' Goal kick for Montpellier.
74' Lesley Ugochukwu is leaving the field to be replaced by Baptiste Santamaria in a tactical substitution.
73' Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga is leaving the field to be replaced by Karl Toko Ekambi in a tactical substitution.
73' Rennes are trying to create something here.
72' Rennes take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
72' The game is restarted.
72' Elye Wahi is leaving the field to be replaced by Faitout Maouassa in a tactical substitution.
72' Leo Leroy is leaving the field to be replaced by Joris Chotard in a tactical substitution.
71' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
71' Kiki Kouyate successfully blocks the shot
71' A shot by Amine Gouiri is blocked.
71' Jeremy Doku creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
71' The cross by Birger Meling from Rennes successfully finds a teammate in the box.
70' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Ball possession: Montpellier: 35%, Rennes: 65%.
69' Wahbi Khazri wins an air challenge against Lesley Ugochukwu
69' Goal kick for Montpellier.
69' Jeremy Doku fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
68' Warmed Omari from Rennes intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
68' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
67' Benjamin Bourigeaud shoots from outside the box, but Benjamin Lecomte has it under control
67' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes takes a short corner kick from the left.
67' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Rennes with a potentially dangerous attack.
66' Wahbi Khazri from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
66' Christopher Jullien from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Ball possession: Montpellier: 35%, Rennes: 65%.
65' Christopher Jullien relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Goal kick for Montpellier.
65' CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Arthur Theate strikes the crossbar!
64' Rennes take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
64' Safe hands from Steve Mandanda as he comes out and claims the ball
64' Arnaud Nordin wins an air challenge against Birger Meling
63' Amine Gouiri is penalised for pushing Leo Leroy.
63' Leo Leroy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62' Arthur Theate is penalised for pushing Kiki Kouyate.
62' Benjamin Bourigeaud swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
61' Issiaga Sylla relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Kiki Kouyate from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Goal kick for Rennes.
60' Ball possession: Montpellier: 36%, Rennes: 64%.
60' A lob by Wahbi Khazri from Montpellier goes wide.
60' Christopher Jullien successfully blocks the shot
60' A shot by Arthur Theate is blocked.
60' Christopher Jullien from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Leo Leroy from Montpellier trips Flavien Tait
58' Goal kick for Montpellier.
58' Jeremy Doku fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
58' Rennes are trying to create something here.
57' Rennes take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
57' Issiaga Sylla from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Rennes take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
57' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' The game is restarted.
56' The referee is not having the complaints from Wahbi Khazri who is given a yellow card for dissent
55' Ball possession: Montpellier: 39%, Rennes: 61%.
55' After violent conduct Elye Wahi rightly goes into the referees book
55' After violent conduct Arthur Theate rightly goes into the referees book
54' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
53' SENT OFF! - After a serious foul Teji Savanier is dismissed!
53' Reckless challenge there. Teji Savanier commits a rough foul on Lesley Ugochukwu
53' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
53' The game is restarted.
52' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
52' Goal kick for Montpellier.
51' Amine Gouiri from Rennes sends an effort wide of target
51' Flavien Tait makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
51' Rennes are in control of the ball.
50' Jordan Ferri is penalised for pushing Flavien Tait.
50' Flavien Tait successfully blocks the shot
50' A shot by Elye Wahi is blocked.
50' Ball possession: Montpellier: 37%, Rennes: 63%.
49' Rennes take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
49' Rennes take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
49' Rennes take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
48' Leo Leroy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Goal kick for Montpellier.
48' A chance presents itself to Amine Gouiri from Rennes but his header goes wide
48' Amine Gouiri wins an air challenge against Christopher Jullien
48' The cross by Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes successfully finds a teammate in the box.
47' Kiki Kouyate pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked.
47' Kiki Kouyate from Montpellier goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jeremy Doku
47' Flavien Tait makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
47' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
47' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
46' Wahbi Khazri wins an air challenge against Hamari Traore
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' Rennes had the ball in their control, but couldn’t go into the pause with the lead.
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Montpellier: 37%, Rennes: 63%.
45+5' Issiaga Sylla makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+4' Rennes are trying to create something here.
45+4' Elye Wahi from Montpellier is ruled offside.
45+4' Leo Leroy wins an air challenge against Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga
45+4' Goal kick for Rennes.
45+3' The game is restarted.
45+2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+2' Hamari Traore is penalised for pushing Wahbi Khazri.
45+1' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Rennes with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+1' Christopher Jullien relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Arnaud Nordin is penalised for pushing Flavien Tait.
45' Ball possession: Montpellier: 37%, Rennes: 63%.
44' Lesley Ugochukwu is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent.
44' Lesley Ugochukwu is penalised for pushing Teji Savanier.
44' Falaye Sacko relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Oh no. From a promising position Amine Gouiri from Rennes miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
44' The cross by Hamari Traore from Rennes successfully finds a teammate in the box.
43' Rennes take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
43' Kiki Kouyate from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' Rennes are in control of the ball.
42' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
42' The game is restarted.
41' Birger Meling is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
41' Birger Meling is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
41' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
40' Ball possession: Montpellier: 40%, Rennes: 60%.
40' Goal kick for Rennes.
40' The game is restarted.
39' The referee is not having the complaints from Michel Der Zakarian who is given a yellow card for dissent
39' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
39' A lob by Wahbi Khazri from Montpellier goes wide.
39' Safe hands from Steve Mandanda as he comes out and claims the ball
38' Falaye Sacko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Leo Leroy shoots from outside the box, but Steve Mandanda has it under control
38' Safe hands from Benjamin Lecomte as he comes out and claims the ball
38' Kiki Kouyate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Rennes start a counter attack.
37' Jeremy Doku makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' Falaye Sacko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
36' Hamari Traore from Rennes intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Benjamin Bourigeaud is penalised for pushing Jordan Ferri.
35' Ball possession: Montpellier: 36%, Rennes: 64%.
35' Christopher Jullien relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Good effort by Benjamin Bourigeaud as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
35' Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
35' Rennes are trying to create something here.
34' Jordan Ferri is penalised for pushing Jeremy Doku.
34' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
34' Rennes take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
34' Goal kick for Montpellier.
33' Arthur Theate from Rennes fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
33' Flavien Tait from Rennes swings in the corner from the right.
33' Oooh... that was a sitter! Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga should have scored from that position
32' Good effort by Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
32' Falaye Sacko from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
32' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Ferri from Montpellier trips Amine Gouiri
31' Montpellier take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
30' Arthur Theate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Ball possession: Montpellier: 32%, Rennes: 68%.
30' Warmed Omari from Rennes intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30' Arthur Theate from Rennes intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30' Benjamin Bourigeaud successfully blocks the shot
30' A shot by Arnaud Nordin is blocked.
29' Montpellier start a counter attack.
29' Falaye Sacko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' Jordan Ferri from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
28' Rennes take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
27' Safe hands from Steve Mandanda as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Jordan Ferri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
26' Goal kick for Rennes.
26' Falaye Sacko from Montpellier tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
26' Benjamin Bourigeaud from Rennes intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
26' Teji Savanier swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
25' Ball possession: Montpellier: 32%, Rennes: 68%.
25' Warmed Omari from Rennes intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
25' Rennes take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
25' The match resumes with a drop ball.
22' The game is on hold due to fireworks on the pitch.
21' Birger Meling makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Birger Meling creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
20' The cross by Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes successfully finds a teammate in the box.
20' Ball possession: Montpellier: 32%, Rennes: 68%.
20' Arthur Theate makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
19' Jordan Ferri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
19' Montpellier take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Safe hands from Steve Mandanda as he comes out and claims the ball
18' Hamari Traore makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' Wahbi Khazri wins an air challenge against Warmed Omari
18' Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga shoots from outside the box, but Benjamin Lecomte has it under control
18' Rennes take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
16' Leo Leroy from Montpellier goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Arthur Theate
16' Falaye Sacko from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Rennes start a counter attack.
16' Lesley Ugochukwu successfully blocks the shot
16' A shot by Teji Savanier is blocked.
16' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
15' Reckless challenge there. Birger Meling commits a rough foul on Teji Savanier
15' Ball possession: Montpellier: 28%, Rennes: 72%.
14' Falaye Sacko from Montpellier is ruled offside.
14' Jordan Ferri goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
14' Teji Savanier from Montpellier swings in the corner from the left.
14' Arthur Theate successfully blocks the shot
14' A shot by Wahbi Khazri is blocked.
13' Amine Gouiri hand-balls.
13' Teji Savanier makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12' Kiki Kouyate is penalised for pushing Birger Meling.
12' Arthur Theate is penalised for pushing Elye Wahi.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes trips Jordan Ferri
10' Benjamin Lecomte relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Hamari Traore creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
10' Rennes take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Ball possession: Montpellier: 30%, Rennes: 70%.
10' Kiki Kouyate relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Kiki Kouyate from Montpellier intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
9' Falaye Sacko from Montpellier goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Birger Meling
9' Rennes are trying to create something here.
8' Steve Mandanda from Rennes intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga successfully blocks the shot
7' A shot by Issiaga Sylla is blocked.
7' Teji Savanier from Montpellier swings in the corner from the right.
7' The game is restarted.
7' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
6' Warmed Omari from Rennes intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
6' Warmed Omari relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' The cross by Issiaga Sylla from Montpellier successfully finds a teammate in the box.
6' Kiki Kouyate wins an air challenge against Birger Meling
6' Teji Savanier from Montpellier swings in the corner from the right.
5' Birger Meling relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Ball possession: Montpellier: 20%, Rennes: 80%.
5' Goal kick for Rennes.
4' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
4' Goal kick for Montpellier.
3' Rennes are in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Rennes.
2' Warmed Omari makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Elye Wahi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
2' Rennes are in control of the ball.
1' The referee signals a free kick as Teji Savanier from Montpellier trips Jeremy Doku
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
1' Rennes kick-off, and the game is underway.
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