Ligue 2: Nancy second, Montpellier and Reims slip up
In the round 12 multiplex of Ligue 2, Nancy beat Sochaux (1-0) to take second place, while Montpellier and Reims both lost, according to several media outlets.
AS Nancy-Lorraine secured a sixth consecutive Ligue 2 win on Friday, beating Sochaux (1-0), reports Foot Mercato. This success allows the club, coached by Oswald Tanchot, to move up to second in the league, several media outlets report. The Lorraine club thus confirms its exceptional start to the season, adds Foot Mercato, even though it had to play with a man down for part of the match.
Montpellier and Reims slip up
Montpellier missed the chance to extend their lead at the top, according to Sports.fr. The club lost in this multiplex, as did Reims, who suffered their first defeat of the season, reports Foot National. Grenoble, bottom of the table before kick-off, brought down the previously unbeaten side, the same outlet adds. The suspense remains total at the top of the table, stresses Sports.fr.
A lively multiplex
The round 12 multiplex was "lively and full of goals," according to Foot National. Metz, Dijon, Boulogne and Dunkerque also won their matches, the outlet reports. The evening included the clash between Montpellier and Metz, two of the league's biggest clubs in budget terms, reports Onze Mondial. This match was billed as a highlight of the round, the same outlet adds.
