Marseille beat Montpellier

Marseille overcame Montpellier, 1x2, on Monday, in a game related to matchweek 17 of Ligue 1. Coming into the contest, Romain Pitau's team came from a win, and Igor Tudor 's team came from three wins. Téji Savanier was decisive with 1 goal.

The first-half ended without any goals.

The opening goal was scored by Nuno Tavares after the break. Nuno Tavares reaching the landmark of five goals for the season. In a very unlucky moment, Maxime Estève scored an own-goal after 61 minutes. After 87 minutes, Nuno Tavares left the game early after seeing a red card. Téji Savanier netted the last goal in the 90th minute from the penalty spot.

After the result Marseille are 3rd in the table, with 36 points, while Montpellier sit 14th place, with 17 points. With regard to the next fixture, Igor Tudor 's team visit Troyes. Meanwhile, Romain Pitau's team will play away against Nice.