Montpellier and Lorient did not make a difference in their match for matchday 35, held this Sunday at the Stade de la Mosson.
Montpellier and Lorient did not make a difference in their match for matchday 35, held this Sunday at the Stade de la Mosson.
With a goal from Romain Faivre, the visitor started winning in the middle of the second half, however, at the 93rd minute of that stage, Faitout Maouassa managed to equalize for the home team.
A highlight of the match was Romain Faivre's goal in the 22nd minute of the second half. The midfielder took a tremendous shot from the semicircle after receiving an assist from Darlin Yongwa. The ball entered the bottom left corner.
It was a match full of fouls, with a high dose of rough play and interruptions. There were several bookings: Abdoul Meité, Jordan Ferri, Ibrahima Koné, Enzo Le Fée, and Kiki Kouyaté.
Montpellier's manager, Michel Der Zakarian, fielded a 4-3-3 formation with Benjamin Lecomte in goal; Issiaga Sylla, Kiki Kouyaté, Christopher Jullien, and Khalil Fayad in the defensive line; Jordan Ferri, Joris Chotard, and Enzo Tchato in midfield; and Arnaud Nordin, Stephy Mavididi, and Elye Wahi in the attack.
On the other hand, Régis Le Bris' team lined up with a 3-6-1 strategy with Yvon Mvogo in goal; Gédéon Kalulu, Montassar Talbi, and Vincent Le Goff in defense; Bonke Innocent, Darlin Yongwa, Romain Faivre, Abdoul Meité, Laurent Abergel, and Enzo Le Fée in midfield; and Ibrahima Koné in the forward position.
The referee designated for the match was Mathieu Vernice.
Montpellier will visit Nantes in the next matchday, while Lorient will host Lens at the Stade du Moustoir.
The home team is in twelfth place with 44 points, while the visitor reached 52 units and is placed in ninth place in the league.