Montpellier and Lorient drew 1-1

Montpellier and Lorient signed a draw (1 – 1) this Sunday, in the match corresponding to date 35.

With a goal from Romain Faivre, they began winning the visit in the middle of the second half, however, at 93 minutes into that stage, Faitout Maouassa managed to equalize for the locals.

In the 22nd minute of the second stage, Romain Faivre raised Lorient’s spirits and got all the applause. From the semicircle, the midfielder took a powerful shot that was impossible to stop after receiving an assist from Darlin Yongwa.

It was a heated duel, with many interruptions in the game and cut short by fouls. There were several cautioned: Abdoul Meité, Jordan Ferri, Ibrahima Koné, Enzo Le Fée and Kiki Kouyaté.

Montpellier strategist Michel Der Zakarian stopped the starting eleven in a 4-3-3 formation with Benjamin Lecomte in goal; Issiaga Sylla, Kiki Kouyaté, Christopher Jullien and Khalil Fayad on the defensive line; Jordan Ferri, Joris Chotard and Enzo Tchato in the middle; and Arnaud Nordin, Stephy Mavididi and Elye Wahi in attack.

For their part, those chosen by Regis Le Bris entered the field of play with a 3-6-1 scheme with Yvon Mvogo under the three sticks; 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 up front.

The judge chosen to direct the match at the Stade de la Mosson stadium was Mathieu Vernice.

For the following date, Montpellier will act as a visitor against Nantes and Lorient will receive Lens.

With this result, the host accumulates 44 points throughout the contest and occupies twelfth place. For its part, the visit adds 52 units and is located in ninth place.

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