Match report

Montpellier and Stade Brestois 29 Draw 0-0 in Ligue 1

Montpellier
Montpellier
0–0
FT
Stade Brestois 29
Stade Brestois 29
May 16, 2021

Montpellier and Stade Brestois 29 played out a goalless draw in a tense Ligue 1 encounter on Sunday. The game was marred by a red card for Montpellier's F. Mollet, who was sent off for a professional foul in the 39th minute. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Montpellier managed to keep Stade Brestois 29 at bay and secure a point that could prove crucial in the standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Montpellier 0–0 Stade Brestois 29
  • • F. Mollet (Montpellier) received a red card in the 39th minute
  • • Three yellow cards were issued to Stade Brestois 29 players: Steve Mounié (42'), Haris Belkebla (50'), and Brendan Chardonnet (72')
  • • Montpellier made four substitutions: J. Sambia for A. Souquet (69'), J. Chotard for M. Ristic (80'), S. Benchamma for N. Cozza (90')

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 Dimitry Bertaud (G)
  • 2 Arnaud Souquet (D)
  • 4 Vitorino Hilton (D)
  • 3 Daniel Congré (D)
  • 31 Nicolas Cozza (D)
  • 11 Teji Savanier (M)
  • 14 Damien Le Tallec (M)
  • 25 Florent Mollet (M)
  • 10 Gaëtan Laborde (F)
  • 9 Andy Delort (F)
  • 19 Stephy Mavididi (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Matis Carvalho
  • 7 Mihailo Ristić
  • 6 Salomon Sambia
  • 13 Joris Chotard
  • 26 Samy Benchama
  • 24 Il-Lok Yun
  • 20 Keagan Dolly
  • 32 Petar Škuletić
  • 21 Sepe Elye Wahi

Stade Brestois 29

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Gautier Larsonneur (G)
  • 22 Julien Faussurier (D)
  • 5 Brendan Chardonnet (D)
  • 2 Jean-Kevin Duverne (D)
  • 18 Romain Perraud (D)
  • 21 Romain Faivre (M)
  • 27 Hugo Magnetti (M)
  • 7 Haris Belkebla (M)
  • 9 Franck Honorat (M)
  • 10 Gaëtan Charbonnier (F)
  • 15 Steve Mounié (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 Mouez Hassen
  • 20 Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel
  • 3 Lilian Brassier
  • 24 Ludovic Baal
  • 29 Bandiougou Fadiga
  • 28 Hianga'a M'Bock
  • 19 Ferris N'Goma
  • 26 Jérémy Le Douaron
  • 14 Irvin Cardona

Timeline

  1. Montpellier
    39' Montpellier Card · Red Card
    F. Mollet

    Professional foul last man

  2. Stade Brestois 29
    42' Stade Brestois 29 Card · Yellow Card
    Steve Mounié

    Foul

  3. Stade Brestois 29
    50' Stade Brestois 29 Card · Yellow Card
    Haris Belkebla

    Foul

  4. Montpellier
    69' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Souquet · On: J. Sambia
  5. Stade Brestois 29
    72' Stade Brestois 29 Card · Yellow Card
    Brendan Chardonnet

    Foul

  6. Montpellier
    80' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Savanier · On: M. Ristic
  7. Montpellier
    81' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Mavididi · On: J. Chotard
  8. Montpellier
    90' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Cozza · On: S. Benchamma
  9. Stade Brestois 29
    90' Stade Brestois 29 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Faivre · On: I. Cardona

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Stade Brestois 29
Fouls 18 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 83%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 4 21
Corners 1 11
Total Passes 346 502
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 2 8
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 268 419
Shots Inside Box 2 17
Saves 8 2
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The ejection of Montpellier's F. Mollet in the 39th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Stade Brestois 29, who found themselves with a numerical advantage for the remainder of the game.
  • ▸ Despite being a man down, Montpellier's defensive organization and substitutions by coach allowed them to maintain a clean sheet and secure a valuable point in the Ligue 1 standings.