Match report

Rennes Defeats Montpellier 5-0 in Ligue 1 Match

Rennes
Rennes
5–0
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
Mar 8, 2020

Rennes put on a commanding display to defeat Montpellier 5-0 in a Ligue 1 match. The game was decided early on with goals from F. Maouassa and A. Hunou, followed by further strikes from F. Tait, R. Del Castillo, and another penalty by A. Hunou. Montpellier struggled to find their footing and were left with three yellow cards and no response.

Key Facts

  • • Rennes secured a 5-0 victory over Montpellier in Ligue 1.
  • • F. Maouassa opened the scoring in the 9th minute.
  • • A. Hunou scored two goals, including a penalty in the 73rd minute.
  • • F. Tait found the back of the net in the 68th minute.
  • • R. Del Castillo converted a penalty in the 73rd minute.
  • • Montpellier received three yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 3 D. Da Silva (D)
  • 27 H. Traoré (D)
  • 21 J. Gnagnon (D)
  • 25 S. Nzonzi (M)
  • 20 F. Tait (F)
  • 23 A. Hunou (F)
  • 12 J. Lea Siliki (M)
  • 17 F. Maouassa (D)
  • 18 E. Camavinga
  • 22 R. Del Castillo (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 B. Bourigeaud
  • 7 Raphinha
  • 31 S. Boey
  • 26 J. Gelin
  • 11 M. Niang
  • 34 Y. Gboho
  • 1 R. Salin

Montpellier

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 3 D. Congré (D)
  • 4 Hilton (D)
  • 5 Pedro Mendes (D)
  • 14 D. Le Tallec (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

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

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    9' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Maouassa · Assist: H. Traore
  2. Montpellier
    25' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    T. Savanier
  3. Rennes
    28' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hunou · Assist: F. Tait
  4. Montpellier
    46' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Congré · On: J. Sambia
  5. Rennes
    57' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lea Siliki
  6. Montpellier
    63' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Vargas · On: J. Ferri
  7. Rennes
    68' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tait · Assist: E. Camavinga
  8. Rennes
    70' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lea Siliki · On: B. Bourigeaud
  9. Rennes
    73' Rennes Goal · Penalty
    R. Del Castillo
  10. Rennes
    76' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Del Castillo · On: Raphinha
  11. Montpellier
    77' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sambia
  12. Rennes
    82' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Maouassa · On: S. Boey
  13. Montpellier
    84' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Savanier · On: Yun Il-Lok
  14. Montpellier
    86' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Mendes
  15. Rennes
    87' Rennes Goal · Penalty
    A. Hunou

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Montpellier
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 507 416
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 9 1
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 448 350
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rennes took an early lead when F. Maouassa scored in the 9th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ A. Hunou's second goal, a penalty in the 73rd minute, sealed the victory and put Montpellier out of reach.
  • ▸ Montpellier's early yellow card to T. Savanier and subsequent disciplinary issues hampered their ability to mount a comeback.