Match report

Montpellier Defeats Nantes 2-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Nantes
Nantes
0–2
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
May 6, 2018

Montpellier secured a solid 2-0 victory over Nantes in their Ligue 1 match at the Stade de la Beaujoire, with goals from K. Dolly and I. Mbenza. Despite early setbacks, Montpellier managed to capitalize on their chances to secure a crucial win, extending their lead in the league standings. Nantes struggled to find the back of the net, with their attempts thwarted by a resilient Montpellier defense.

Key Facts

  • • Montpellier defeated Nantes 2-0 in Ligue 1
  • • K. Dolly scored the opening goal in the 51st minute, assisted by E. Skhiri
  • • I. Mbenza netted the second goal in the 63rd minute, with an assist from N. Cozza
  • • N. Cozza received a yellow card in the 41st minute
  • • Montpellier made multiple substitutions, including A. Oyongo, C. Ninga, and F. Píriz
  • • Nantes substituted Préjuce Nakoulma early in the game

Lineups

Nantes

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 C. Tătărușanu (G)
  • 6 Lucas Lima (D)
  • 4 N. Pallois (D)
  • 5 K. Djidji (D)
  • 15 L. Dubois (D)
  • 12 C. Awaziem (D)
  • 8 A. Thomasson (M)
  • 19 A. Touré (M)
  • 28 V. Rongier (M)
  • 22 P. Nakoulma (F)
  • 9 E. Sala (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 K. Coulibaly
  • 10 Y. Bammou
  • 11 A. Kačaniklić
  • 31 K. Sigþórsson
  • 1 M. Dupé
  • 21 R. Krhin
  • 25 E. Kwateng

Montpellier

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 40 B. Lecomte (G)
  • 3 D. Congré (D)
  • 5 Pedro Mendes (D)
  • 8 A. Oyongo (M)
  • 31 N. Cozza (D)
  • 7 P. Lasne (M)
  • 20 K. Dolly (M)
  • 13 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 6 S. Sambia (M)
  • 14 G. Sio (F)
  • 29 C. Ninga (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Poaty
  • 18 I. Mbenza
  • 27 F. Píriz
  • 33 Y. Ammour
  • 1 L. Pionnier
  • 17 J. Porsan-Clemente
  • 22 K. Sanson

Timeline

  1. Nantes
    17' Nantes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Préjuce Nakoulma · On: Kalifa Coulibaly
  2. Montpellier
    41' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    N. Cozza
  3. Montpellier
    51' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dolly · Assist: E. Skhiri
  4. Montpellier
    60' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Oyongo · On: M. Poaty
  5. Montpellier
    63' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ninga · On: I. Mbenza
  6. Montpellier
    63' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Mbenza · Assist: N. Cozza
  7. Nantes
    68' Nantes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Thomasson · On: Y. Bammou
  8. Montpellier
    70' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Dolly · On: F. Píriz
  9. Nantes
    76' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chidozie Awaziem · On: A. Kačaniklić
  10. Montpellier
    83' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Mendes
  11. Montpellier
    86' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    M. Poaty

Match Stats

Stat Nantes Montpellier
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 75%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 471 374
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 2 7
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 387 282
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in Montpellier's favor with K. Dolly's goal in the 51st minute, which gave them the lead and a boost in morale
  • ▸ The second goal by I. Mbenza in the 63rd minute sealed Montpellier's victory and shifted the momentum decisively in their favor