ASSE, 16th in the table, welcomes the red lantern of Montpellier this Saturday evening (7pm).
8.09pm
Saint-Etienne is off to a great start! (46th)
The Greens started the second half strong with a corner, three times the ball was blocked by Montpellier.
8.07pm
Meeting resumed!
Start of the second half at Geoffroy-Guichard!
End of the first half at Geoffroy-Guichard!
End of the first half in Saint-Etienne. The referee sends the two teams back to the locker rooms after a disappointing first act.
Four minutes of added time announced by the assistant referee.
Tchato second yellow card for Montpellier (41st)
The Moroccan defender pounced on the ball with a nice tackle to cut out the cross. Savanier falls in the area and after calling a penalty, the referee retires.
The Montpellier midfielder is booked for a strong tackle.
The MHSC midfielder is booked by the referee for pure protest.
The referee surprisingly doesn’t blow the whistle for a corner (27th)
Although well deflected by a Stéphanois, the ball that ended up outside the goal allowed a pass for Larsonneur instead of a corner for Montpellier.
New opportunity for Savanier! (25)
Sissoko raised his elbow against the wall allowing Montpellier to gain a few meters and move to the edge of the Greens’ area.
Well placed free kick for Montpellier (24th)
Téji Savanier is brought down not far from the surface by a defender. Watch out for the MHSC attacking midfielder who has a habit of shooting well.
Batubinsika fails to cross his head well (19th)
The Saint-Etienne defender receives the ball from a corner but does not cross his head correctly. Space for Montpellier.
7.17pm
The match stopped for a few seconds (17th)
Tennis balls and marbles were thrown onto the pitch by Geoffroy Guichard’s fans, which prompted stewards to intervene and stop the match.
7.16pm
Long shot by Boakye (14th)
The Saint-Etienne right midfielder attempts a shot which calmly ends up in the arms of Lecomte.
66% of ball possession in this first quarter of an hour for the guests.
The Saint-Etienne striker is off balance and unable to control his shot which goes wide while he is only face to face with Benjamin Lecomte.
The Montpellier midfielder is the victim of a block by two Saint-Etienne players in the middle of the pitch.
From the start of the match, Arnaud Nordin almost played a dirty trick on his training team. The Montpellier native’s shot was blocked by Larsonneur after taking out two defenders. Great start for the MHSC.
Start of the match at Geoffroy-Guichard!
The kick-off has been given between the two teams who want to get out of the red zone!
Homage paid to Rachid Mekhloufi
The Saint-Etienne club announced on November 8 the death of the second top scorer in its history (152 goals), Rachid Mekhloufi. The former Algerian international, who wore the Saint-Etienne shirt from 1954 to 1958, then from 62 to 68, died this Friday at the age of 88.
Team Montpellier: Khazri on the front line to hurt his former club
MHSC defeated the Indian mark after winning their second match of the season against Brest before the break. Scorer during the match, Wahbi Khazri repositions himself at the forefront of the attack ahead of Savanier Nordin and Al-Tamari.
Saint-Etienne’s lineup: Abdelhamid back in the starting lineup, as is Sissoko
In this terrifying match, between 16 and 18 in Ligue 1, Olivier Dall’Oglio decided to put his experience to good use. Yunis Abdelhamid returns to central defense as does Ibrahim Sissoko at the forefront of attack. Davitashvili, the Greens’ top scorer since the start of the season, features on the left in this 4-1-4-1.
Good evening everyone!
Welcome to this new live broadcast on the Figaro website! On the program: Saint-Etienne – Montpellier at 7pm!
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How are Montpellier and Saint-Etienne performing in their fight against relegation?
To 1972, was celebrated with a tribute before the match. Fans and players observed a minute of silence in his honor, recognizing his incredible contributions to the club and football in general.
Match Overview
Both Montpellier and Saint-Etienne are competing fiercely as they aim to distance themselves from the relegation zone. The match has seen a good share of attacking play, with close chances created from both teams. The atmosphere is electric, especially following the tribute to Mekhloufi that has unified supporters and players alike.
Current possession statistics indicate Montpellier’s dominance early in the match as they look to establish control and capitalize on any defensive lapses from Saint-Etienne.
Upcoming Players to Watch
Montpellier’s Téji Savanier is particularly influential in midfield, showing his usual knack for controlling the pace of the game and creating opportunities. Meanwhile, Saint-Etienne’s attack will rely heavily on the creativity of their midfield players, as they attempt to break down the resilient Montpellier defence.
As we head deeper into the match, fans can expect an exciting contest filled with end-to-end action. Both teams are looking for crucial points to aid in their struggle against relegation.