Ligue 1: Akor At the Double As Montpellier Beat Lorient Away

Former Flying Eagles forward Jerome Akor netted twice as Montpellier defeated their hosts Lorient 3-0 in a Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Yves Allainmat-Le Moustoir on Sunday night.

Montpellier ended a five-game barren run following the comprehensive away victory.
Akor gave his side the lead on the hour mark with Mousa Tamari providing the assist.

The visitors maintained the lead until the 73rd minute when Teji Tavanier doubled their advantage from the spot.

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Akor put a gloss to the victory by adding the third a minute from time.

The 23-year-old has now scored five goals in seven league league appearances for Montpellier this season.

The striker joined La Paillade from Norwegian club, Lillestrom this summer.

Michel Der Zakarians side occupy eighth position on the league table with nine points from seven games.