Montpellier HSC vs. Stade de Reims (13.11.2022)

In an intense Ligue 1 match-up on November 13, 2022, Montpellier HSC hosted Stade de Reims, with the game ending in dramatic fashion. The match saw both teams showing strong defensive skills and tenacity, leading to a gripping standoff that lasted until the final whistle.

The match's dust-up started early with Reims' goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf receiving a yellow card at the 24-minute mark, setting the tone for a gritty encounter. Only three minutes later, Arnaud Souquet of Montpellier was also booked with a yellow card, indicating a tightly contested battle across the pitch. Before the half-time whistle, another Montpellier player, Leo Leroy, was cautioned, adding tension to an already charged atmosphere.

Reims made two strategic substitutions at the 58th minute, bringing on N. Holm and K. Doumbia to infuse fresh legs and possibly change the game's rhythm. Montpellier responded with tactical changes of their own, introducing T. Savanier at minute 65 and then replacing the earlier cautioned A. Souquet in minute 66.

As the match progressed, the referee was once again prompted to draw his card for Jens Cajuste of Reims, who received a yellow card in the 72nd minute, reflecting the match's ongoing competitive edge.

With time ticking away and the game looking likely to end goalless, Montpellier made two final substitutions in the 76th and 89th minutes, sending on S. Mavididi and then L. Leroy and M. Estève respectively, in a hopeful bid to snatch a late victory.

The deadlock was finally broken at the 87th minute as Reims' M. Munetsi found the back of the net, seemingly securing all three points for the visiting side. However, Montpellier was not done yet. In a stunning turn of events, S. Delaye scored a crucial equalizer during stoppage time, bringing the score level at 1-1 and capping off a thrilling match where both teams shared the spoils.

The result was a testament to the unpredictable nature of soccer, reminding fans that the game isn't over until the final whistle. Montpellier showed commendable spirit by not giving up until the very end, while Reims will rue missing out on a win after leading so late in the game.

Lineup Montpellier HSC

Lineup Stade de Reims

Substitutes Montpellier HSC

Substitutes Stade de Reims

Montpellier HSC

The nickname of this football club is La Paillade. The club colours are orange and blue. Their home stadium is the Stade de la Mosson, which currently has a capacity of 32 900 seats. It was radically renovated in 1998, whereas before that its capacity was less than half that, only 16,000 seats.

Stade de Reims

They are commonly called Stade Reims or simply just Reims. They are then nicknamed Les rouges et blancs (the red and white). Their colours are therefore red and white, which appear both in their crest and on their jerseys. They play their home matches at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 21,029 seats.

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