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Rennes Crushes Montpellier in Thrilling Match
Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98 in Montpellier witnessed a resounding 4-0 victory for Rennes over Montpellier in a Ligue 1 matchday 24 clash. Despite Rennes holding a slight possession advantage (55% vs 45%), the match was defined by the visitors’ clinical finishing and the home side’s lack of precision.
Rennes opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a goal from S. Fofana, assisted by L. Assignon. Montpellier had two goals disallowed for offside in the 20th and 43rd minutes, highlighting their struggles to capitalize on their chances. In the second half, D. Cisse (56′) and L. Assignon (69′) extended Rennes’ lead, showcasing the team’s offensive prowess. A. Kalimuendo sealed the victory with a goal in the 88th minute, after missing a penalty in the same minute.
The match was characterized by tension, with two yellow cards for Montpellier (J. Ferri, K. Kouyate) and one for Rennes (S. Fofana). Montpellier had 16 shots, with only 5 on target, while Rennes were more accurate with 9 shots on target from a total of 15. Both teams committed a similar number of fouls, with Montpellier committing 14 and Rennes 15.
Substitutions rennes: at minute 46 M. Tamari came in and S. Fofana went out., at minute 73 A. Matusiwa came in and J. James went out., at minute 73 H. Hateboer came in and A. Rouault went out., at minute 82 I. Kone came in and L. Blas went out., at minute 89 A. Sishuba came in and A. Kalimuendo went out.
Substitutions montpellier: at minute 46 K. Fayad came in and A. Meite went out., at minute 60 R. Nzingoula came in and W. Khazri went out., at minute 60 N. Pays came in and J. Ferri went out., at minute 79 J. Ndiaye came in and A. Delort went out., at minute 85 S. Cara came in and T. Savanier went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Montpellier
Rennes
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