Montpellier Failed to Move Lille

DBasia.news –  Montpellier failed to overtake Lille, who occupied fourth place after only drawing 2-2 against lowly club Dijon FCO in the French League midweek match at the Stade Gaston Gerad.

This one point makes Montpellier failed to keep its distance from the Champions League zone and was moved one place to sixth with a collection of 24 points.

If only they were able to win three points, it would shift Lille and have the same points as the occupants of the third position, Bordeaux. As for Dijon, a draw at home makes them stuck at the bottom of the board (16) with 16 points.

Mistake anticipation of Montpellier Junior Sambia defender in the 2nd minute to bring Dijon ahead first. Starting from Wesley Lautoa’s movement that sent a cross into the middle of the penalty box, the ball rolled quickly hit Junior’s chest and instead entered his own goal.

1-0 advantage did not last long. Montpellier again equalized in the 14th minute through the execution of set pieces outside the penalty box which was booked by Florent Mollet.

Midway through the second half, Montpellier turned 2-1 up. Teji Savanier became the actor behind the goal and made the first round match end for Montpellier’s advantage.

Starting from the attack scheme on the left side, Mihalio Ristic sends a middle pass to Teji who stands without an escort. He then released a beautiful goal that could not be anticipated by the home goalkeeper.

2-1 advantage can only be maintained by Montpellier until the 72nd minute. Dijon winger, Mavididi, managed to bring the score back to a 2-2 draw utilizing the visitors’ defender in the corner when the situation kicked corner.

The result lasted until the long whistle sounded. The next match Montpellier will face tough tests of the arrival of the guest, Paris Saint-Germain. While Dijon will visit Nantes on Sunday this week.