A precise goal from Nuno Tavares and an unfortunate own goal by Maxime Esteve delivered a crucial 2-1 victory for Olympique de Marseille against Montpellier, solidifying their third-place standing in Ligue 1.
Marseille vs. Montpellier (ESPN)
Match Result Boosts Marseille’s Title Challenge
The win enabled Igor Tudor’s team to close the gap to league leaders Paris Saint-Germain to eight points. Marseille now holds 36 points from 17 matches, trailing second-placed Lens by four points.
Lens had stunned PSG with a 3-1 triumph on Sunday, inflicting the champions’ first league defeat of the season.
Key Moments from the Ligue 1 Clash
Montpellier goalkeeper Jonas Omlin thwarted Jordan Veretout just two minutes into the second half, but Tavares reacted swiftly, smashing the rebound into the top-right corner to open the scoring.
Esteve inadvertently secured the points for Marseille in the 61st minute, heading the ball into his own net following a set-piece delivery.
Tavares received a straight red card three minutes from full time for a reckless challenge on Arnaud Souquet.
Teji Savanier pulled one back for Montpellier with a stoppage-time penalty, but it proved too late to deny Marseille all three points.
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