Match report

Montpellier Stalls Estac Troyes in 1–1 Draw (Ligue 1)

Montpellier
Montpellier
1–1
FT
Estac Troyes
Estac Troyes
May 12, 2018

Montpellier and Estac Troyes played to a tense 1–1 draw in their Ligue 1 encounter. Estac Troyes took the lead early on through K. Azamoum's goal, but Montpellier found the equalizer through N. Cozza. Both teams fought hard, with multiple substitutions aimed at changing the momentum, but neither side could secure the win in a hard-fought match.

Key Facts

  • • Estac Troyes took the lead at 31 minutes through K. Azamoum
  • • Montpellier equalized at 58 minutes with a goal from N. Cozza
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both Montpellier and Estac Troyes
  • • The game ended in a 1–1 draw

Lineups

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

  • 18 I. Mbenza
  • 2 R. Aguilar
  • 27 F. Píriz
  • 1 L. Pionnier
  • 17 J. Porsan-Clemente
  • 22 K. Sanson
  • 26 M. Poaty

Estac Troyes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Zelazny (G)
  • 2 J. Cordoval (D)
  • 24 J. Giraudon (D)
  • 22 C. Hérelle (D)
  • 23 C. Traoré (D)
  • 10 B. Nivet (M)
  • 18 C. Ben Saada (M)
  • 6 K. Azamoum (M)
  • 7 R. Walter (M)
  • 9 Suk Hyun-Jun (F)
  • 29 S. Grandsir (M)

Substitutes

  • 26 A. Niane
  • 33 B. Mbeumo
  • 28 B. Pelé
  • 4 O. Vizcarrondo
  • 17 J. Obiang
  • 27 A. Confais
  • 40 Y. Diouf

Timeline

  1. Estac Troyes
    31' Estac Troyes Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Azamoum
  2. Montpellier
    52' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Ninga · On: I. Mbenza
  3. Montpellier
    53' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Oyongo · On: R. Aguilar
  4. Montpellier
    58' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Cozza
  5. Estac Troyes
    70' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Hyun-Jun Suk · On: A. Niane
  6. Montpellier
    75' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Sambia · On: F. Píriz
  7. Estac Troyes
    75' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ben Saada · On: B. Mbeumo
  8. Estac Troyes
    82' Estac Troyes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Nivet · On: B. Pelé

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Estac Troyes
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 73%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 22 9
Corners 11 1
Total Passes 555 365
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 13 3
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 477 268
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 14 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Estac Troyes' early goal by K. Azamoum at 31 minutes gave them a crucial lead
  • ▸ Montpellier's equalizer by N. Cozza at 58 minutes restored balance and ensured the match ended in a draw