In this thrilling Ligue 1 match between Montpellier and Le Havre on 13th August 2023 at Stade de la Mosson, both teams displayed an excellent match, ending in a 2-2 draw.

Montpellier's forward Akor Adams was a standout performer, netting both goals for the home side in the second half, with precise assists from both Teji Savanier and Boubakar Kouyate. This shows an excellent team play and understanding in Montpellier's attacking department.

However, Le Havre should not be underestimated. Their early goal in the first half, which was scored by Gautier Lloris in the 6th minute, forced Montpellier onto the back foot from the off. This goal also highlighted the effectiveness of Yoann Salmier's assists. In addition, Le Havre proved that they can hold their nerves in thrilling situations thanks to Samuel Grandsir's late equalizer in the 91st minute, with assist from Josue Casimir.

Evaluating the match from a shot perspective, it's clear that Montpellier somewhat dominated. They had nine more shots than Le Havre, which includes 5 shots on target and 10 off target. This underscores Montpellier's more assertive approach. However, with only 4 shots on target from their total of 12, it is evidenced that Le Havre was more efficient and had a higher conversion rate.

In terms of discipline, both teams had their fair share of infringements. Le Havre committed more fouls (12) and received one more yellow card compared to Montpellier’s 8 fouls and single yellow card. These fouls might have disrupted Montpellier's game plan and hindered their object of playing a smooth game.

Observing the corner kicks, Montpellier's dominance is seen again with 5 compared to Le Havre's 2. This shows Montpellier's greater attacking impetus. Contrarily, offsides were in favor of Le Havre, with Montpellier being caught offside 5 times; this can denote the tight defensive lines maintained by Le Havre which leads to a disruptive play for Montpellier.

In conclusion, this match hinged on a combination of factors including team play, accurate shooting, and discipline. Even though Montpellier had more shots, Le Havre’s efficiency in front of goal sealed the deal for them. This match is an excellent example of how both qualitative (team play, assists) and quantitative (shots, fouls, and yellow cards) factors contribute to the final match outcome.

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