Montpellier defeats Limoges in close match

Montpellier, which had been struggling in recent days, regained its form by defeating Limoges 35-33. At the same time, Chambéry pulled off a stunning upset against Aix-en-Provence 34-33, following a chaotic scenario.

President addresses team issues

Julien Deljarry, president of MHB, stated on beIN SPORTS before the match, "There are problems in the locker room. If there are people who are not passionate, they should leave." The message indicates potential internal issues within the team following individual meetings held on Friday between the players and Erick Mathé.

Montpellier takes early lead

Montpellier started its match aggressively, with an offensive game focused on the outside, and took an early lead. Charles Bolzinger played a key role, helping Montpellier build an 8-4 advantage after ten minutes.

Limoges fights back

Limoges, initially timid, gradually caught up, reaching 10-10 at the 18' mark. Jules Lignières' entry mid-match added depth to Limoges' offensive play, allowing them to take control for the first time (11-12, 21'). At the end of the first period, Montpellier led 18-17, thanks to a goal from nine meters by Lucas Guigon.

Montpellier extends lead

In the second half, Montpellier extended its lead to 26-22 at the 39' mark. Limoges, taking advantage of defensive adjustments, inflicted a 3-0 run on the locals (29-28, 47'). Despite not being outstanding, Limoges remained close to Montpellier, which struggled to conclude its attacks (31-29, 53').

Chambéry faces early setbacks

In the other match, Chambéry's game against Aix-en-Provence was marked by a disastrous start for the locals, who fell behind 1-8 at the 8' mark. The situation worsened when Sasha Frattaruollo received a red card after a risky move on Nikoloz Kalandadze (6-12, 17').

Aix-en-Provence fights back

David Bernard's strong performance (58% save rate in the first half) helped Aix-en-Provence come back to 14-17 at halftime. The second half highlighted Chambéry's strength of character, despite a solid performance by Hugo Brouzet (8 goals), returning to his old home.

Chambéry secures upset

Trailing throughout the match, Chambéry took the lead for the first time two minutes from the end, thanks to Gauthier Lorédon. A last-minute goal by Sveinn Jóhannsson on a quick set secured the perfect upset for Chambéry (34-33, final score).