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Stade Rennais

Amine Gouri and Ludovic Blas started in a front two last weekend, and look likely to continue to do so against Strasbourg.
Montpellier HSC

Wahbi Khazri has been starting ahead of Akor Adams in recent matches, with the Nigerian striker playing off the bench in both of Montpellier's opening matches against Strasbourg and PSG.
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90+5'

That's the end of the match.
90+3'

Wahbi Khazri (Montpellier) won himself some space after the corner kick and tries his luck with a shot from the edge of the box. His effort is directed to the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper is alert and makes the save.
90+3'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
90+2'

Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted. The ball goes out of play. Montpellier are awarded a corner kick.
90+1'

A snap shot by Jordan James (Rennes) from the edge of the area flies towards the bottom left corner, but Benjamin Lecomte produces a good save to thwart him.
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There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.
90'

Akor Adams (Montpellier) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
89'

The referee signals a substitution. Jordan James (Rennes) is brought on as a substitute for Azor Matusiwa.
88'

Here's the change. Enzo Tchato leaves the pitch and Theo Chennahi (Montpellier) comes on as a substitute.
86'

Michel Der Zakarian prepares a substitution. Rabby Nzingoula is replaced by Wahbi Khazri (Montpellier).
85'

Today's referee Jeremie Pignard rightly decides to book Stefan Dzodic (Montpellier) for his harsh tackle.
84'

Rennes are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
82'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Ludovic Blas leaves the pitch and Glen Kamara (Rennes) comes on.
82'

Julien Stephan has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes) replacing Adrien Truffert.
81'

Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Teji Savanier (Montpellier). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.
81'

Jordan Ferri (Montpellier) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. Good work from Montpellier as they win a corner.
79'

Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Jeremie Pignard ignores the protests.
79'

Jeremie Pignard blows his whistle after Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
78'

Jota (Rennes) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
75'

Steve Mandanda makes a difficult save to deny Jordan Ferri (Montpellier), who attempted to score with a header from inside the box.
74'

Jordan Ferri (Montpellier) meets a cross inside the box, but his header is blocked by an opposing player.
73'

A cross into the box from Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) is cleared.
72'

Adrien Truffert (Rennes) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
71'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) receives a clever pass and shoots from mid-range. His shot looks like it's going in the middle of the goal, but Steve Mandanda has other ideas and makes a brilliant save.
69'

Looks like Teji Savanier (Montpellier) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
68'

The game has come to an end for Arnaud Kalimuendo. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Amine Gouiri (Rennes).
68'

Substitution. Jota (Rennes) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Albert Gronbaek walks off.
67'

Here is a change. Tanguy Coulibaly is going off and Michel Der Zakarian gives the last tactical orders to Jordan Ferri (Montpellier).
67'

The referee allows time for a substitution. Khalil Fayad will be replaced by Yanis Issoufou (Montpellier).
66'

Baptiste Santamaria (Rennes) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
65'

Montpellier are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
63'

Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) wastes a big chance! He unleashes a shot from the edge of the box and it goes narrowly over the crossbar.
63'

Adrien Truffert (Rennes) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
62'

Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) produces a poor pass. He attempts to get the ball into the box but it's hacked away.
60'

Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) finishes his beautiful individual effort with a superb strike from inside the box. Benjamin Lecomte is just a bystander as the ball flies into bottom right corner. The score is 3:0.
60'

Alidu Seidu (Rennes) has to stretch for the ball in the box and sends it well wide of the right post.
60'

Ludovic Blas (Rennes) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
59'

Rennes enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
58'

Jeremie Pignard blows for a foul after Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
57'

Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) passes the ball from the edge of the box in order to find his teammate, who is in a good scoring position, but the defender blocks the pass and spanks the ball to safety.
55'

The referee looks satisfied after his VAR review and duly disallows the goal for offside. The Montpellier players look gutted.
51'

Wait! Referee Jeremie Pignard has indicated he is going to review the Montpellier goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.
51'

Akor Adams (Montpellier) reacts quickly in the penalty area and scores with aplomb, giving the goalkeeper no chance!
51'

Montpellier have an opportunity from a mid-range free kick.
51'

Christopher Wooh (Rennes) pulls the shirt of his opponent and only escapes without punishment due to the benevolence of the referee.
50'

Hans Hateboer (Rennes) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.
47'

The shot by Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) from the edge of the box low towards the middle of the goal lacks power and is easily saved by Steve Mandanda.
47'

Ludovic Blas (Rennes) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
46'

The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+4'

The end of the first half.
45+3'

Ludovic Blas (Rennes) launches a powerful cross from the corner into the box, but the ball is intercepted by the defender.
45+3'

The free kick is delivered by Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared. Rennes get a corner.
45+2'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
45+1'

Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Steve Mandanda intercepts the ball.
45

The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.
45'

Teji Savanier (Montpellier) takes the resulting corner which is well defended.
45'

A sweet pass finds Teji Savanier (Montpellier) on the edge of the box, and he drills the ball towards the roof of the net. Steve Mandanda is almost caught out but pulls off a brilliant save at the last second. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Montpellier.
42'

Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) swings it in and Akor Adams gets on the end of it, but Steve Mandanda shows good awareness and comes off his line to thwart the move.
40'

Azor Matusiwa (Rennes) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Jeremie Pignard blows for a foul.
39'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) takes a shot from the edge of the area, but it goes harmlessly wide of the right post.
37'

The Rennes players are exchanging some short passes.
35'

Goal! Lorenz Assignon is the provider and Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) is the executioner, dispatching the cross into the right of the goal from close in with his head. 2:0.
31'

Rennes can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
31'

Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) unleashes a rocket of a shot towards the right side of the goal, but the goalkeeper denies his attempt with a stunning save. The linesman points to the corner flag, Rennes are going to take it.
30'

Hans Hateboer (Rennes) gets free in the box and latches onto a good cross, but somehow he sends the ball narrowly wide of the right post from the penalty spot with just the keeper to beat.
29'

Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Benjamin Lecomte comes off the line to clear the ball away.
28'

Azor Matusiwa (Rennes) commits a rough foul. Jeremie Pignard stops the game and makes a call.
27'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
27'

Montpellier control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
24'

Goal! Albert Gronbaek manages to prod the ball to Ludovic Blas (Rennes) after a melee inside the box, and he needs no second invitation to slot the ball into the bottom left corner. 1:0.
22'

Modibo Sagnan (Montpellier) uses bad language while talking to the referee and receives a yellow card for dissent.
22'

Rennes seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
20'

The game is interrupted now, Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
19'

Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Jeremie Pignard saw the whole situation.
19'

Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.
17'

Montpellier take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
16'

Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked. Montpellier have been awarded a corner kick.
15'

Arnaud Nordin (Montpellier) clips a neat ball into the box in the direction of Akor Adams, but he can't get on the end of the pass.
13'

Ludovic Blas (Rennes) takes the corner and sends it into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and makes a good clearance.
12'

Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Rennes.
9'

Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.
8'

Jeremie Pignard shows a yellow card to Alidu Seidu (Rennes), who isn't surprised as the tackle was really hard and late.
7'

A cross by Adrien Truffert (Rennes) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.
7'

The Montpellier players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
5'

Baptiste Santamaria (Rennes) latches on to an accurate pass on the edge of the box and immediately unleashes a shot which is wide of the mark.
5'

Ludovic Blas (Rennes) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat.
4'

Neat passing move from Rennes in order to create new attacking opportunities.
2'

Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) serves up a nice cross, but Benjamin Lecomte punches the ball away.
1'

The first half has started.
0'

The players are out and the match is about to start. Montpellier will have the kick-off.

The referee of today's match will be Jeremie Pignard.

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