Clermont Foot 0:1 Montpellier — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Florian Tardieu ran the midfield as Montpellier beat Clermont Foot 1-0 in a Club Friendly, the result offering little beyond fitness work as both sides prepare for the new campaign.

The game's decisive moment came early: in the 14th minute, Tardieu's delivery found Noah Vidal-Cartoux, who finished to put Montpellier ahead. Clermont pushed but lacked incision, and their frustration boiled over with a yellow card in the 57th minute. Montpellier managed the remainder without alarm, and Laciné Megnan-Pave sealed it with a second goal in the 90th minute.

The numbers show a contest of equals in possession — 50% each — but Montpellier's five corners to Clermont's two reflected their greater territorial control. Florian Tardieu was the standout, earning an 8.81 rating as a midfielder without a goal, simply by dictating the tempo from deep. There is no next fixture to look toward.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Clermont Foot vs Montpellier?

Clermont Foot 0-1 Montpellier (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Noah Vidal-Cartoux (14', assist Florian Tardieu) for Montpellier; Laciné Megnan-Pave (90') for Montpellier.

Were there any cards in Clermont Foot vs Montpellier?

Yellow cards: null (Clermont Foot).

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