Montpellier brilliantly asserted its position as league leader by defeating Sélestat in the 9th round of the Liqui Moly Starligue. With an impressive performance from its star players, MHB won 35-30 and maintained its undefeated status this season. As the rest of the competition unfolds, Montpellier temporarily takes the top spot in the standings, ahead of some formidable rivals.
A decisive victory for Montpellier
Led by a Jack Thurin in top form, who scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists, Montpellier dominated its opponent. David Balaguer also shone, with a formidable shooting efficiency of 7 goals on 100% accuracy. This collective performance allowed MHB to outclass Sélestat, despite some offensive resistance from Quentin Eymann and his teammates, who still managed to score 4 goals and provide 4 assists. A perfect season for MHB
With eight wins and a draw, Montpellier continues its dominant run at the top of the league. This victory against Sélestat allows the club to remain undefeated and temporarily take sole possession of first place, pending the Paris vs. Toulouse match. Montpellier has already demonstrated its consistency in European competitions, illustrated by its three victories in the European League, thus confirming its supremacy this season.
Other notable results from Matchday 9 Besides Montpellier’s triumph, other teams also shone during this matchday of theLiqui Moly Starligue
Saint-Raphaël secured a home victory against Nîmes, thanks in particular to Drevy Paschal’s 9 goals and Alexandre Demaille’s phenomenal 18 saves (43% save percentage). Tremblay did not fail either, consolidating its place in the top 5 of the championship thanks to a 34-32 victory against Cesson-Rennes, under the impetus of Matteo Fadhuile who scored no less than 10 goals and gave 14 passes. For more details on Montpellier’s current form this season, feel free to check out their other performances, whether against Paris or in their match against Toulouse. For an overview of other key moments this season, click hereor discover Montpellier’s first victory of the season against a renowned team