Lyon 1-2 Montpellier: Lyon miss out on the chance to go top of Ligue 1 due to shock defeat

Lyon 1-2 Montpellier: Lyon miss out on the chance to go top of Ligue 1 as Montpellier condemn hosts to just their SECOND defeat since September

  • Lyon fell to a shock 2-1 home defeat in Ligue 1 at the hands of Montpellier
  • Teji Savanier gave the visitors the lead before Lyon equalised in the first half
  • Elye Wahi scored for Montpellier in the second half and the hosts had no answer
  • Lyon would have gone top of Ligue 1 with a victory but were well below par

Lyon missed out on the chance to go top of Ligue 1 as they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Montpellier.

Teji Savanier had put the visitors ahead after 20 minutes, but Lucas Paqueta equalised for Lyon on the verge of half time.

Elye Wahi gave Montepeller the lead midway through the second half, and the hosts were unable to find a response despite their late pressure.

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Lyon equalised on the verge of halftime but eventually fell to a 2-1 defeat to Montpellier

Teji Savanier and Elye Wahi scored for the visitors as they held on for a crucial three points

Teji Savanier and Elye Wahi scored for the visitors as they held on for a crucial three points