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. 

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

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

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

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

MATCH FACTS: 

Lyon (4-3-3): Lopes; Dubois, Marcelo (Benlamri 26), Diomande, Cornet (De Sciglio 62); Paqueta (Cherki 72), Mendes, Aouar (Slimani 72); Kadewere (Guimaraes 62) , Depay, Ekabi

Subs not used: Pollersbeck (GK); Caqueret, Denayer, Bard

Manager: Rudi Garcia

Scorers: Paqueta 45+1 

Montpellier (4-1-4-1): Omlin; Sambia, Hilton, Congre, Ristic (Cozza 68); Ferri; Mavididi (Mendes 81), Mollet (Le Tallec 75), Savanier, Laborde (Skuletic 80); Delort (Wahi 46)

Subs not used: Bertaud (GK); Dolly, Souquet, Chotard

Manager: Michel Der Zakarian

Scorers: Savanier 20; Wahi 65

Booked: Ristic

Referee: Antony Gautier

<!—->Advertisement

Lyon came into the weekend in fine form and looking for their sixth straight win, having lost just once in 22 games since their defeat in Montpellier in September. 

Savanier headed the visitors in front, but Lucas Paqueta levelled for Lyon just before half-time, pouncing to score from close range after Houssem Aouar’s header had been saved.

Montpellier responded well after the break though grabbed what proved to be the winner on 65 minutes, as teenager Elye Wahi was left with the simplest of finishes after Lyon’s goalkeeper Anthony Lopes failed to properly deal with Savanier’s wicked free-kick.

Monaco in fourth can now move to within a point of Lyon if they can make it eight straight league wins when they host Lorient on Sunday.

Montpellier, who have now won back-to-back matches, moved up to eighth in the league with their three points taking them above Bordeaux, Marseille, and Angers in a congested mid-table. 

Lyon could have gone top of Ligue 1 with victory but instead slipped to a costly defeat

Lyon could have gone top of Ligue 1 with victory but instead slipped to a costly defeat

Lyon could have gone top of Ligue 1 with victory but instead slipped to a costly defeat

This post first appeared on Dailymail.co.uk

You May Also Like

Boy, 9, Killed in 4×4 Crash on Off-Road Adventure

Report Boy, 9, Killed in 4×4 Crash on Off-Road Adventure – In…

Arnold Schwarzenegger Battles Irregular Heartbeat, Undergoes Surgery for Pacemaker

Arnold Schwarzenegger Battles Irregular Heartbeat, Undergoes Surgery for Pacemaker- Arnold Schwarzenegger, the…

Waka Flocka Flame Conceals Tammy Rivera Tattoo Following Feud with His Girlfriend

Waka Flocka Flame Conceals Tammy Rivera Tattoo Following Feud with His Girlfriend-…

Moscow Attack Suspect Captured in Woods by Russian Troops

The deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Moscow,…