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PSG lose again as Montpellier come from behind to win 3-2

PSG lose again as Montpellier come from behind to win 3-2

By Reuters

Montpellier's Damien Le Tallec in action with Paris St Germain's Neymar during the Ligue 1 match between Montpellier and Paris St Germain, at Stade de la Mosson, in Montpellier, France, on April 30, 2019. Photo: Reuters

PARIS: Montpellier veteran Souleymane Camara netted a late winner as they came from behind to beat Paris St Germain 3-2 in Ligue 1 on Tuesday as the champions continued their stuttering end to the season. It was a third defeat in their last four league games for PSG, who also let a two-goal lead slip in Saturday’s French Cup final before losing to Stade Rennes on penalties. PSG, who secured the Ligue 1 title earlier this month, remain 16 points ahead of second-placed Lille despite the latest setback. PSG and Montpellier exchanged own goals in the first half before Angel di Maria put the visitors 2-1 ahead just after the hour mark. Yet Andy Delort equalised after a quick attack launched from the back by Montpellier with 11 minutes left before a horror defensive error allowed the hosts to steal the ball and 36-year-old Camara’s shot was deflected in to win the game with time running out. Montpellier moved into fifth place, five points behind St Etienne in fourth .