This Sunday, Montpellier received the PSG in the shock of the 14th day of D1 Feminine. A capital duel that turned in favor of Parisiennes, who managed to defeat the MHSC.
It was probably one of the most important games of the season for both clubs. Montpellier received this afternoon the Paris Saint-Germain at Grammont. Currently second, the Montpellier wanted to defend their place and put one of their competitors out of the race. In front, the Parisian, revived by the draw between OL and the MHSC (0-0), relied on this match to get back behind the OL before receiving it in two weeks. A meeting full of stakes therefore, which was tense and disputed to the end.
The first period is relatively closed. Paris is holding the ball and trying to get close to the MHSC's cages, but the Parisian attempts remain rather timid. The domination of the capital club is sterile, it does show that dangerous approach the half-hour mark. Although launched in the area Lisa Dahlkvist sends his hits just off while the defense was exceeded (28th). A first alert that comes just before the goal in Paris. Following a good relay between Cristiane and Seger, the Swede finds herself alone in the box and manages to adjust Laëtitia Philippe a flat right foot (29th, 0-1). A flash in this first gloomy period that allows the PSG to take the advantage. Led, the MHSC struggles to show something for the moment and is still suffering on his lawn. He even goes close to conceding a second goal just before the break. Following a good gap to the left of Cruz, Mittag center without control towards Cristiane who takes the ball of the tip of the foot a few meters of the cages. The latter however goes above. The score will stay there at half-time.
# D1F @MontpellierHSC vs @PSG_insideFemin The goal of Caroline Seger! 0-1 #MHSCPSG pic.twitter.com/5eMDKjslos
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<script> Jousculated, the Héraultaises return in the second act with better intentions. Alves pushes Kiedrzynek to push the ball away on a free kick (49th), before Jakobsson is reported offside after a good action from the MHSC (51st). More offensive, Montpellier brings the French international, Marie-Charlotte Léger, in the place of defender Laura Agard (52). A change that shows the desire of the hosts to return to the score. PSG, however, remains vigilant and acts against, Cristiane pushing Philippe to parry on a strike at close range (53). A tactic that will pay for Franciliennes. Following an action repulsed by the defense of Montpellier, the ball returns on Laura Boulleau. The latter, lonely, center towards Cristiane. Touched by Philippe, the ball however manages to arrive on the head of the Brazilian who crucified the goalkeeper (57th, 0-2). In a strong moment, the MHSC is stunned by this goal against the course of play of their opponents.
All the opposite of the Parisiennes who are in confidence, Cristiane even trying a chisel returned to the action that follows (59th). Thanks to this second goal, Paris regains the upper hand in this match. He gets several 0-3 balls but sees Montpellier resist as he can. Seger pushes Philippe to make a beautiful tap on a head (65th), before Cristiane does not touch the pole on a sharp corner (66th). The intensity falls gradually but the MHSC tries to react. On an incursion, Leger was stopped by George just as she was going to hit (71). Paris manages him his end of the match, newcomer Delie also getting a great opportunity on a service Cruz, his shot being deflected for a corner by the opposing defense (79). The minutes parade and the hope of returning gradually dies for Montpellier. The last minutes are for the club Herault, Dekker touching the bar of the head in the middle of a total mess in the surface of the PSG (87th). And by fighting, the MHSC wins.
# D1F @MontpellierHSC - @PSG_insideFemin @ mcleger13's splendid goal of a header, volleying! 1-2 #MHSCPSG pic.twitter.com/w3L2FM1TLL - Soccer Hearts © (@coeursdefoot) 17 January 2016
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At the end of the extra time, Alves sends a long ball over Leger. This last control of the head before placing an unstoppable volley (90 + 3rd, 1-2). A very nice goal that remains anecdotal, Montpellier losing to PSG. A first defeat this season for the players of Jean-Louis Saez, who cash as much goal on a meeting than on the previous 13. The latter leave their place as dolphin to their opponent of the day, the PSG, fully relaunched and will try to make a blow against the leader in two weeks in his lair of Charlety.
Photo credit: Giovani Pablo