Montpellier 5:2 Le Puy — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Yanis Issoufou scored once and ran the show as Montpellier thumped Le Puy 5-2 in a Club Friendly Games match, setting up a meeting with AS Cannes on 22 July. The scoreline flattered the Ligue 1 side only slightly, as they were rarely tested by their lower-league opponents despite the two goals conceded either side of half time.

The turning point arrived in the 28th minute when Issoufou opened the scoring, before Theo Chennahi doubled the lead on the stroke of half time. Le Puy struck back immediately with a goal at 45 minutes to cut the deficit, and then levelled things up in the 65th minute, only for Montpellier to reassert control with a 73rd-minute goal and a late strike in the 90th minute to seal the win.

Possession was dead even at 50% apiece and corners were also level at two each, so neither side truly dominated the run of play; Montpellier simply took their chances when it mattered. Issoufou earned a 9.39 rating and was the standout performer with his goal and overall influence from midfield. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Montpellier and the result confirmed that prediction. Montpellier now face AS Cannes in their next friendly.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Montpellier vs Le Puy?

Montpellier 5-2 Le Puy (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Yanis Issoufou (28') for Montpellier; Theo Chennahi (45') for Montpellier.