On 14 January, one of the matches of the 18th round of the French football championship took place. Brest (France) and Montpellier (France) met.
Брест - Монпелье - 2:0. Чемпионат Франции, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаFrench Championship, 18th round
Brest (France) - Montpellier (France) - 2:0 (0:0)
Goals: H. Magnetti (48), J. L. Du. Magnetti (48), J. Le Douaron (90+1)
Warnings: Joris Chotar (44), H. Magnetti (45), Julien (57).
Review of the match Brest - Montpellier:
Stade Brestois 29 defeat Montpellier 2-0 In a much-anticipated Ligue 1 match played at the Stade Francis-Le Blé, Stade Brestois 29 defeated Montpellier 2-0. Despite a goalless first half, both teams showed impressive skill and determination throughout the game, which translated into a thrilling second half in which Stade Brestois 29 took the lead and emerged victorious. The match started with both teams showing their skills in attack, relentlessly attacking each other's defence. Montpellier made an early substitution in the 9th minute, bringing on T. Coulibaly instead of K. Yeboah. This change was to bring fresh energy into Montpellier's game and put them ahead. The 29th minute brought an opportunity for Stade Brestois to take the lead in the 21st minute when S. Mooney hit the net. However, the goal was cancelled due to offside, denying the home side an early advantage. The disallowed goal only increased the heat of the game and both teams became more persistent in their efforts to open the scoring. As the first half progressed, the referee showed yellow cards to players from both teams. In the 44th minute a warning was received by the player "Montpellier" J. Chotard, and in the 45th minute - the player "Stade Brestois 29" H. Manietti. The score remained 0-0 at half-time, setting up an exciting second half. Just after the break, Montpellier made a second substitution, bringing on B. Omeragic instead of J. Ferri in the 46th minute. However, two minutes later, Stade Brestois 29 scored the first goal. In the 48th minute, H. Manietti took advantage of the scoring opportunity and put the ball into the net, finally putting the team off balance.
This goal got the Stade Brestois 29 fans moving and gave the home side some much-needed momentum. However, the game was not without drama as the referee continued to hand out yellow cards to players from both teams. In the 57th minute, Montpellier's C. Julien was sent off for a rash tackle, adding to the tension on the pitch. Both teams made additional substitutions to freshen up their line-ups and find a winning formula. In the 66th minute, Stade Brestois 29 brought on M. Pereira Lage in place of J. Le Douaron, and in the 67th minute Montpellier made a double substitution, bringing on A. Adams in place of V. Khazri and J. Chotard in place of L. Leroy. With time running out, Stade Brestois 29 maintained their advantage but remained cautious against a spirited Montpellier. To further strengthen their chances of victory, Stade Brestois 29 made two more substitutions in quick succession in the 76th minute. S. Mooney was replaced by M. Satriano and M. Camara came on in place of J. Martin. In the final minutes of the match, Stade Brestois 29 sealed the victory with another goal. In the 90th minute, J. Le Douaron headed the ball into the net, increasing their lead to 2-0. This late strike prevented Montpellier from getting back on track and sealed the victory for Stade Brestois 29. To top it all off, Stade Brestois 29 made three more substitutions during the break. H. Magnetti was replaced by B. Brahimi, R. Del Castillo came on in place of J. Le Cardinal and finally J. Le Douaron made way for R. Del Castillo. The final whistle sounded, confirming a 2-0 victory for Stade Brestois 29 over Montpellier. It was a tense and intense match that showed the skill and determination of both teams. The Stade Brestois 29 team will undoubtedly rejoice in this well-deserved victory and look to build on their success in the upcoming Ligue 1 matches.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: PSG - Brest, Montpellier - Lille.
Брест - Монпелье - 2:0. Чемпионат Франции, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Brest - Montpellier:
| Brest | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
| 26 | Hits | 9 |
| 9 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 17 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 6 | Offences | 7 |
| 3 | Corner | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 65% | Ball possession | 35% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 7 |
| 563 | Total assists | 312 |
| 487 | Accurate assists | 225 |
| 87% | Accuracy of passes | 72% |
