Montpellier and Strasbourg draw in an exciting match
Montpellier and Strasbourg drew 1-1 in an exciting match on the first day of the Ligue 1 season. The match was marked by intensity and scoring chances at both ends.
The first half began at a high pace, with both sides looking to control the game. Montpellier had the first chance to score, but [player’s name]’s shot went wide. Strasbourg responded with a shot from [player’s name], which also went over the crossbar.
In the 21st minute, J. Ferri saw the first yellow card of the match for a dangerous tackle on a Strasbourg player. In the 27th minute, A. Sylla received the first yellow for Strasbourg for a foul on [player’s name].
After the break, Strasbourg came out stronger and came close to scoring on several occasions. In the 58th minute, H. Diarra put the visitors ahead with a great shot from outside the box, after an assist from I. Doukoure.
Montpellier reacted immediately and equalized in the 67th minute through a penalty converted by T. Savanier. The penalty was awarded for a handball inside the area by a Strasbourg player.
The match continued at a frenetic pace with both teams having scoring chances. In the 82nd minute, I. Doukoure received the second yellow for Strasbourg for a foul on [player’s name].
In the end, the score remained tied at one, a fair result for an exciting match that left good feelings for both teams.
Match statistics:
* Montpellier: 42% possession, 8 shots (5 on target, 1 off target), 6 corners, 19 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* Strasbourg: 58% possession, 10 shots (3 on target, 6 off target), 4 corners, 17 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Match details:
* Date: August 18, 2024
* Match city: Montpellier
* Stadium: Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98
* Referee: Mathieu Vernice, France
* League: Ligue 1
* Season: 2024
* Round: Regular Season – 1
* Country: France
Substitutions strasbourg: at minute 46 D. Moreira came in and D. Diongue went out., at minute 46 M. Senaya came in and A. Sylla went out., at minute 81 N. Kandil came in and H. Diarra went out., at minute 86 K. Fila came in and I. Doukoure went out., at minute 90 J. Sebas came in and C. Wiley went out.
Substitutions montpellier: at minute 80 O. Maamma came in and A. Adams went out., at minute 88 T. Coulibaly came in and A. Nordin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Montpellier
Strasbourg
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