Match report

Rennes 1–1 Montpellier: Ligue 1 Draw

Rennes
Rennes
1–1
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
May 19, 2018

Rennes held off Montpellier to secure a 1–1 draw in their Ligue 1 match. The game was tied early with goals from A. Hunou and I. Mbenza. Both teams made several substitutions as they sought to gain an advantage, with Rennes ultimately maintaining their position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • A. Hunou scored for Rennes at 13 minutes
  • • I. Mbenza equalized for Montpellier at 17 minutes
  • • J. Porsan Clemente received a yellow card for Montpellier at 53 minutes
  • • D. Sakho replaced by J. Lea Siliki for Rennes in the 57th minute
  • • P. Lasne substituted by E. Skhiri for Montpellier in the 59th minute
  • • G. Sio replaced by C. Ninga for Montpellier in the 75th minute
  • • Y. Gourcuff substituted by M. Zeffane for Rennes in the 82nd minute
  • • Romain Danzé replaced by B. Bourigeaud for Rennes in the 88th minute
  • • J. Porsan Clemente substituted by R. Aguilar for Montpellier in the 90th minute

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 40 T. Koubek (G)
  • 2 M. Zeffane (D)
  • 27 H. Traoré (D)
  • 26 J. Gelin (D)
  • 15 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 5 J. Gnagnon (D)
  • 21 B. André (M)
  • 10 S. Prcić (M)
  • 14 B. Bourigeaud (M)
  • 23 A. Hunou (M)
  • 12 J. Lea Siliki (M)

Substitutes

  • 25 D. Sakho
  • 28 Y. Gourcuff
  • 29 R. Danzé
  • 1 A. Diallo
  • 4 Mexer
  • 8 W. Khazri
  • 17 F. Maouassa

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)
  • 27 F. Píriz (M)
  • 20 K. Dolly (M)
  • 13 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 14 G. Sio (F)
  • 18 I. Mbenza (M)
  • 17 J. Porsan-Clemente (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 P. Lasne
  • 29 C. Ninga
  • 2 R. Aguilar
  • 1 L. Pionnier
  • 4 Hilton
  • 6 S. Sambia
  • 22 K. Sanson

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    13' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hunou · Assist: Joris Gnagnon
  2. Montpellier
    17' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Mbenza · Assist: G. Sio
  3. Montpellier
    53' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    J. Porsan Clemente
  4. Rennes
    57' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lea Siliki · On: D. Sakho
  5. Montpellier
    59' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Skhiri · On: P. Lasne
  6. Montpellier
    75' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Sio · On: C. Ninga
  7. Rennes
    82' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Zeffane · On: Y. Gourcuff
  8. Rennes
    88' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Bourigeaud · On: Romain Danzé
  9. Montpellier
    90' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Porsan Clemente · On: R. Aguilar

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Montpellier
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 80% 79%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 9
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 468 351
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 1 6
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 374 279
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Hunou's early goal for Rennes at 13 minutes gave them an early lead
  • ▸ I. Mbenza's equalizing goal for Montpellier at 17 minutes restored parity and shifted momentum