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Hard-Fought Draw in Clermont-Ferrand: Montpellier and Clermont Foot Split Points
Clermont-Ferrand, France – In a spirited match held at the Stade Gabriel Montpied, Montpellier and Clermont Foot drew, delivering a vibrant and intense game. Despite dominating possession with 61%, Montpellier couldn’t capitalize on their advantage, even though they took the lead in the 27th minute thanks to a goal by N. Mbuku, assisted by T. Chennahi.
However, Clermont Foot showed their resilience and, just before halftime, K. Bamba equalized in the 45th minute, with an assist from Y. Salmier. The second half continued the trend of a very contested match, with both teams seeking victory. The intensity translated into yellow cards, two for Montpellier and none for Clermont Foot. Although Montpellier generated more corners (10 to 3), they failed to translate the superiority into the score. The match ended in a draw, leaving both teams with one point. Clermont Foot, with 39% possession, focused on counter-attacks and finished with 12 shots just like Montpellier, however 6 of them were on target.
Substitutions clermont foot: at minute 46 C. O. Konate came in and I. Coulibaly went out., at minute 46 K. Boto came in and V. Nsimba went out., at minute 63 A. Hunou came in and J. Astic went out., at minute 74 I. Fakili came in and A. Camblan went out., at minute 86 K. Bamba came in and A. Baallal went out.
Substitutions montpellier: at minute 68 K. Fayad came in and E. Junior Pereira da Silva went out., at minute 68 N. Pays came in and V. Orakpo went out., at minute 68 T. Savanier came in and A. Sishuba went out., at minute 80 L. Mincarelli came in and T. Sainte-Luce went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Clermont Foot
Montpellier
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