TRY! Montpellier open the second half strongly as Teddy Iribaren goes over for their second try of the night. He also successfully converts his own try to put the visitors in the lead for the first time tonight.
And we're back underway here.
HALF TIME! That ends the first half here at the Matmut Stadium as Lyon lead 13-10. A strong performance from both sides in the opening 40. The score difference has ultimately come down to the difference in kicking from the tee. Lyon's Brett has successfully converted all of his attempts while Iribaren has missed 2 of his. Nevertheless this game is still there to be won by either side as we still have another 40 minutes of rugby to be played. Stay tuned as we await the second half to commence.
TRY! Montpellier's pressure pays off as they earn the penalty try from their strong scrum. Iribaren adds the extras to close the gap to just 3 points.
Momentum beginning to swing in Montpellier's favour as they take full advantage of the extra man. The visitors begin to test Lyon's defense in the last minute of the half.
Yellow card for Francisco Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro. The referee has given warnings of this sin bin after the penalties began to rack up. The home side will have to finish the half with 14 men.
Lyon on the attack currently 10 metres out from Montpellier's line. The home side beginning to really apply pressure and test the visitors' defense.
Teddy Iribaren has the chance to close the gap further but fails to convert from the tee. This could be costly for the visitors as Iribaren has missed 2 of his 3 kicks so far.
As we enter the second quarter of this match Montpellier get their first points on the score board. The gap closes to just 10 points.
TRY! The home side use their extra man advantage and set up a great rolling maul off the line out, they march on 30m only to be brought down illegally a meter out. The referee has no choice but to award a penalty try. Brett adds the extras to give Lyon a lead of 13-0.