Match report

Montpellier Defeats Reims 3-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Reims
Reims
1–3
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
Jun 3, 2023

Montpellier put an end to Reims' recent strong form by securing a decisive 3-1 win in Ligue 1 action on Saturday. Despite falling behind due to Folarin Balogun’s opening goal for Reims, Montpellier rallied with three quickfire strikes from Elye Wahi and Adama Nordin, solidifying their lead before the halftime whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Reims: 1 goal (Folarin Balogun)
  • • Montpellier: 3 goals (Elye Wahi - 2, Adama Nordin)
  • • Younes Abdelhamid and Leo Leroy received yellow cards early on for Reims and Montpellier respectively
  • • Substitutions included Elye Wahi coming off in the second half for Montpellier

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 94 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 32 T. Foket (D)
  • 43 C. Keita (D)
  • 5 Y. Abdelhamid (D)
  • 25 T. De Smet (D)
  • 21 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 8 J. Cajuste (M)
  • 39 J. Ito (M)
  • 15 M. Munetsi (M)
  • 70 A. Flips (M)
  • 29 F. Balogun (F)

Substitutes

  • 67 M. Diakhon
  • 49 V. Atangana Edoa
  • 3 K. Doumbia
  • 4 M. Busi
  • 9 K. Sierhuis
  • 10 A. Zeneli
  • 17 D. Lopy
  • 46 F. Fall
  • 40 F. Duparchy

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 B. Lecomte (G)
  • 77 F. Sacko (D)
  • 6 C. Jullien (D)
  • 14 M. Estève (D)
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce (D)
  • 18 L. Leroy (M)
  • 13 J. Chotard (M)
  • 7 A. Nordin (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 27 F. Maouassa (M)
  • 21 E. Wahi (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Ferri
  • 10 S. Mavididi
  • 26 T. Tamas
  • 9 V. Germain
  • 33 A. Gueguin
  • 4 K. Kouyaté
  • 90 B. Kamara
  • 5 Pedro Mendes
  • 29 E. Tchato

Timeline

  1. Reims
    13' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Abdelhamid

    Foul

  2. Reims
    28' Reims Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Balogun · Assist: Thomas Foket
  3. Montpellier
    44' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Leo Leroy

    Foul

  4. Montpellier
    54' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Wahi · Assist: T. Savanier
  5. Montpellier
    59' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nordin
  6. Montpellier
    64' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leo Leroy · On: J. Ferri
  7. Montpellier
    64' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Maouassa · On: S. Mavididi
  8. Montpellier
    66' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nordin

    Foul

  9. Reims
    71' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Flips · On: M. Diakhon
  10. Montpellier
    76' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Wahi
  11. Reims
    77' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Cheick Keita · On: Valentin Atangana Edoa
  12. Reims
    77' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Cajuste · On: Kamory Doumbia
  13. Reims
    77' Reims subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thomas Foket · On: M. Busi
  14. Montpellier
    81' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Sainte-Luce · On: T. Tamas
  15. Montpellier
    81' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Wahi · On: V. Germain
  16. Reims
    89' Reims subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Azor Matusiwa · On: K. Sierhuis
  17. Montpellier
    90'+2 Montpellier subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Nordin · On: A. Gueguin

Match Stats

Stat Reims Montpellier
Fouls 16 9
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 16
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 412 449
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 5 8
xG 1.60 2.31
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 336 363
Shots Inside Box 6 11
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reims took an early lead through Folarin Balogun’s goal at 28 minutes, only to be stunned by two quick goals from Montpellier within six minutes to take the lead back.
  • ▸ Montpellier's Adama Nordin and Elye Wahi played key roles in turning around the game with their decisive strikes before halftime.