Match report

Montpellier Defeats Strasbourg 3-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Montpellier
Montpellier
3–0
FT
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Feb 29, 2020

Montpellier defeated Strasbourg 3-0 in a Ligue 1 match, with T. Savanier scoring a penalty and another goal, and G. Laborde adding a third. The victory secures Montpellier's position in the league standings and leaves Strasbourg struggling with the loss.

Key Facts

  • Montpellier secured a 3-0 win over Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
  • T. Savanier scored a penalty and another goal for Montpellier.
  • G. Laborde added a third goal for Montpellier.
  • A. Djiku received a yellow card for Strasbourg at 56 minutes.
  • Strasbourg had two substitutions within a minute in the 66th and 69th minutes.

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 3 D. Congré (D)
  • 4 Hilton (D)
  • 14 D. Le Tallec (D)
  • 12 J. Ferri (M)
  • 25 F. Mollet (F)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 26 M. Ristić (M)
  • 23 T. Vargas
  • 9 A. Delort (F)
  • 10 G. Laborde (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Chotard
  • 6 S. Sambia
  • 24 Yun Il-Lok
  • 19 S. Camara
  • 16 D. Bertaud
  • 8 A. Oyongo
  • 27 C. Vidal

Strasbourg

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Sels (G)
  • 5 L. Koné (D)
  • 13 S. Mitrović (D)
  • 23 L. Carole (D)
  • 27 K. Lala (D)
  • 24 A. Djiku (D)
  • 11 D. Liénard (M)
  • 26 A. Thomasson (M)
  • 17 J. Bellegarde (M)
  • 25 L. Ajorque (F)
  • 12 L. Mothiba (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 A. Waris
  • 18 I. Sissoko
  • 20 L. Zohi
  • 30 B. Kamara
  • 3 A. N'Dour
  • 2 M. Simakan
  • 33 A. Lebeau

Timeline

  1. Strasbourg
    56' Strasbourg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Djiku
  2. Montpellier
    57' Montpellier Goal · Penalty
    T. Savanier
  3. Montpellier
    61' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Laborde · Assist: M. Ristic
  4. Montpellier
    65' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Savanier · Assist: G. Laborde
  5. Strasbourg
    66' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ludovic Ajorque · On: A. Waris
  6. Strasbourg
    69' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Liénard · On: I. Sissoko
  7. Montpellier
    72' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Damien Le Tallec
  8. Montpellier
    73' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Laborde · On: J. Sambia
  9. Montpellier
    79' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Vargas · On: Yun Il-Lok
  10. Strasbourg
    81' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Mothiba · On: K. Zohi
  11. Strasbourg
    90' Strasbourg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Waris

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Strasbourg
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 84%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 23 15
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 367 450
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 11 7
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 307 379
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 7 8
Shots Outside Box 10 8

Key Match Notes

  • At 57 minutes, T. Savanier's penalty goal gave Montpellier the lead, crucially shifting the momentum.
  • G. Laborde's goal at 61 minutes and Savanier's second goal at 65 minutes solidified Montpellier's dominance, ensuring a comfortable victory over Strasbourg.