Before the PSG-Lyon shock this Sunday evening at the Parc des Princes, two meetings were on the program this afternoon. With teams fighting for European places.
Montpellier climbs, Saint-Etienne digs
A week to forget for the men of Claude Puel, still stuck in 15th place in the championship ... Already beaten in Metz (3-1) Sunday February 2 and at home against Marseille Wednesday February 5 (2-0), AS Saint-Etienne lost 1-0 to Montpellier, the new 5th in Ligue 1, after playing 50 minutes in power play.
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Yet dominating, the Greens concede the opening of the score on a beautiful cross-head of Andy Delort (25th), the first opportunity from Hérault. Just before half-time, Sainté thought he would benefit from a penalty following a foul by Sambia at the entrance to the area. After viewing the video, the referee M. Delerue delivers a red card to Sambia, judged to be the last defender, and awards a free kick to the starting point of the foul. From then on, Michel Der Zakarian's men joined forces to preserve their slight advantage. The Greens had the opportunity to equalize, but Denis Bouanga (35th, 45th) and Loïs Diony (45th + 2, 68th) sinned in the finish.
Strasbourg explodes Reims defense
A short distance from Montpellier, Strasbourg rose to sixth place thanks to its large victory against Reims (3-0). Pushed by a sold-out Meinau Stadium (25,241 spectators), the Alsatians unlocked a locked game with a double turn thanks to a Djiku header from a corner (50th) and a counter-attack goal from Majeed Waris perfectly served by Adorque with a touch of the ball (82nd).
On a penalty in stoppage time (90 + 3), Kenny Lala came to enhance the very good second period of the proteges of Thierry Laurey. Lacking inspiration offensively, Reims slipped to 10th place in the championship.