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Haris Belkebla's absence should see Jean-Eudes Aholou partner Yassin Belkhdim at the base of the midfield in a 4-2-3-1 setup.
Pierrick Capelle is also missing for the home side, and the duo join Sidiki Cherif and Emmanuel Biumla on the sidelines.
Montpellier HSC

Bamo Meite is suspended after his late red card in the 2-0 home loss to Le Havre, with Kiki Kouyate in line to deputise at the heart of the defence.
Montpellier have recovered none of their injured quartet for this must-win trip to Angers.
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90+6'

That's all for today as the game is over.
90+4'

Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) makes a strong challenge and Benoit Millot blows for a foul.
90+2'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Montpellier, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
90

We will have 5 min. of added time.
87'

Handball by Wilfried Ndollo Bille (Montpellier).
86'

The referee signals a substitution. Zinedine Ferhat (Angers) is brought on as a substitute for Himad Abdelli.
85'

The referee looks satisfied after his VAR review and duly disallows the goal for offside. The Montpellier players look gutted.
85'

Wait! Referee Benoit Millot 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.
84'

Goal! Junior Ndiaye (Montpellier) adds to his account.
83'

Angers hold the ball and display nice passing from player to player.
79'

Alexandre Dujeux has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Ibrahima Niane (Angers) replacing Lilian Raolisoa.
78'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Junior Ndiaye (Montpellier) is coming onto the pitch as Nicolas Pays cannot continue after picking up an injury.
77'

Here comes a substitution. Lucas Mincarelli (Montpellier) is brought on as a substitute for Theo Sainte-Luce.
75'

The current number of shots on target for both teams is 10:3.
73'

Benoit Millot couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Yael Mouanga (Montpellier) and blew his whistle.
69'

Here is a change. Farid El Melali is going off and Alexandre Dujeux gives the last tactical orders to Jim Allevinah (Angers).
69'

A substitution has been made. Jean-Eudes Aholou is replaced by Zinedine Ould Khaled (Angers).
68'

Angers have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
63'

Benoit Millot has a clear sight and sees a foul from Jean-Eudes Aholou (Angers).
61'

Angers are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.
58'

Substitution. Joris Chotard walks off the pitch and Teji Savanier (Montpellier) comes on as a substitute.
57'

Zoumana Camara decides to make a substitution. Khalil Fayad will be replaced by Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier).
54'

Farid El Melali (Angers) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
53'

Angers play a few nice passes from player to player, but their possession doesn't last long as an opposition player intercepts a pass. Angers force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
52'

Esteban Lepaul (Angers) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!
50'

Modibo Sagnan is substituted due to injury. Zoumana Camara gives a chance to Yael Mouanga (Montpellier).
49'

Modibo Sagnan (Montpellier) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
48'

Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) bends the ball in from the edge of the box which worries the keeper, but it eventually sails just wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Angers will have a goal kick.
47'

Florent Hanin (Angers) puts a cross into the box from the free kick, but the defender gets there first.
46'

A free kick has been awarded to Angers.
46'

Benoit Millot blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+4'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+3'

Jacques Ekomie (Angers) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Benoit Millot no option but to blow his whistle.
45+2'

Angers seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
45

There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
45'

The game is interrupted. Modibo Sagnan (Montpellier) is given a yellow card. He has to be more careful now.
43'

After a goalmouth scramble Esteban Lepaul (Angers) wins the ball and unleashes a powerful and precise effort into the back of the net, beating the helpless goalkeeper. A wonderful football moment.
41'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Montpellier, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
40'

Yassine Belkhdim (Angers) was too forceful with his tackle and Benoit Millot interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Montpellier win a free kick.
38'

Jean-Eudes Aholou (Angers) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
37'

Jean-Eudes Aholou (Angers) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
37'

Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) violates the laws of the game and is shown a deserved yellow card by the referee.
36'

Angers try to maintain the tempo of the game by taking a quick free kick.
35'

The referee blows his whistle, a clear handball by Kiki Kouyate (Montpellier). Angers earn a free kick.
32'

Angers failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
32'

Lilian Raolisoa (Angers) delivers a crossfield pass, but the ball is cut out before it reaches its intended target. Angers get a corner.
30'

Farid El Melali (Angers) blows a great chance. He unleashes a shot from inside the box, but the effort rattles the left post. The goalkeeper can remain calm.
30'

Angers work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
29'

A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Lilian Raolisoa (Angers), is intercepted by the opposition's defence. The ball goes out of play and Angers have been awarded a corner kick.
29'

3:4 – this is the current number of fouls committed by both teams.
26'

Montpellier are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears.
24'

Lilian Raolisoa (Angers) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball.
22'

Lilian Raolisoa (Angers) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
21'

The game is interrupted now, Lilian Raolisoa (Angers) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
19'

Rough tackle by Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.
17'

Wilfried Ndollo Bille (Montpellier) commits a rough challenge and Benoit Millot blows his whistle for an infringement.
16'

Farid El Melali (Angers) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
14'

Jordan Ferri (Montpellier) plays a through ball inside the box, but it's too strong and Yahia Fofana comes off his line to intercept.
11'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Montpellier comes to nothing.
11'

The game is interrupted, a clear handball by Jordan Lefort (Angers).
8'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Esteban Lepaul (Angers) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
5'

Some patient build-up play from Angers as they look to unlock the defence.
4'

Benoit Millot blows for a foul after Jean-Eudes Aholou (Angers) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
2'

Esteban Lepaul (Angers) meets the corner and displays his eye for goal as he coolly plants a header into the roof of the net from close range. The score is 1:0.
2'

Farid El Melali (Angers) goes over to take a corner kick after one of the defenders makes a good clearance.
1'

The first half has just begun.

Angers will kick-off.

Benoit Millot will supervise the game today.

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