PARIS (AP) – Midfielder Teji Savanier scored a goal at half-time when Montpellier beat Lyon 2–1 on Tuesday to climb to fifth place in the French league.
The adjustment was postponed from the first round of fites when Lyon reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, wasting eventual champions Bayern Munich.
Savanier opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 38th minute and Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar ejected just before halftime.
Savanier scored a shot inside the left post at 59 to take the score to 2-0, but Lyon was given a way back to the game when Brazilian defender Vitorino Hilton, 43, ejected at 81.
Dutch striker Memphis Depay hid the penalty for his fourth leading league goal amid reports that he would soon sign Lionel Messi in Barcelona.
“We haven’t won any Barça. Ni and even a phone call to ask for the Memphis award,” Lyon sporting director Juninho said. “From what I understand, if you stay, you will be pleased to help us have season. “
Lyon, which has 4 issues and ranks 11th, is in action on Friday when it receives Nimes.
On Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain, who holds the name, will avoid a third consecutive league defeat by receiving Metz at the Parc des Princes. They’re the only two league groups that haven’t scored a goal right now.
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