Bordeaux made a poor start to their Ligue 1 campaign, slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Montpellier.
Bocaly goal condemns heavyweights to defeat
Bordeaux emulated fellow heavyweights Marseille and Lyon with a poor start to their Ligue 1 campaign, slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Montpellier.
Missing several key players through injury or suspension, Bordeaux, who lost their Ligue 1 crown to Marseille last May, looked sluggish and hardly created a chance.
Montpellier deservedly took the points courtesy of defender Garry Bocaly, who headed home a free-kick from Chile midfielder Marco Estrada early in the second half.
Marseille had kicked off their title defence with a shock 2-1 home defeat to promoted Caen on Saturday, while Lyon were held to a goalless draw by Monaco.
Paris St Germain set the early pace with a 3-1 win over St Etienne on Saturday.
