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Reims draws thrilling match against Montpellier in a action-packed encounter
The Stade Auguste Delaune witnessed an intense and vibrant encounter between Reims and Montpellier, ending in a 4-4 draw. Reims dominated the early stages of the match, scoring two goals in the first 25 minutes. Munetsi opened the scoring in the 6th minute, assisted by Diakité, and Nakamura extended the lead in the 25th minute.
However, Montpellier responded strongly, scoring to reduce the deficit in the 37th minute with a goal from Nordin, assisted by Khazri. In the same minute, Adams was booked for a foul.
The second half began at a frantic pace. Diakité scored Reims’ third goal in the 57th minute, assisted by Nakamura, but the home side’s joy was short-lived. Montpellier continued to press and Nordin managed to equalize the match in the 90th minute with a quality goal.
In the closing minutes, Teuma scored the equalizing goal for Reims from the penalty spot in the 90th minute, securing a point for his side.
The match was characterized by intensity and the number of yellow cards. Montpellier received 5 yellow cards (Toure, Adams, Dzodic, Savanier and Chotard), while Reims received 3 (Diakité, Fofana and Teuma).
Reims dominated possession (48% vs 52%), but Montpellier managed to create more danger, with 10 shots (3 on target) compared to Reims’ 17 (5 on target). Despite their chances, Reims were unable to capitalize on their initial dominance and ultimately settled for a point at home.
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Substitutions reims: at minute 62 T. Teuma came in and Y. Fofana went out., at minute 74 A. Salama came in and O. Diakite went out., at minute 83 M. Daramy came in and K. Nakamura went out., at minute 83 A. Kone came in and M. Munetsi went out., at minute 83 M. Diakhon came in and J. Ito went out.
Substitutions montpellier: at minute 68 A. Gueguin came in and W. Khazri went out., at minute 68 G. Bares came in and B. Toure went out., at minute 74 E. Tchato came in and S. Dzodic went out., at minute 82 I. Sylla came in and L. Mincarelli went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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