PARIS (AP) — Martin Terrier scored again to help Rennes beat Montpellier 2-1 and secure a fourth straight win in the French league on Saturday.
After scoring twice in a 3-2 win against Lyon in the previous round, the lively forward put Rennes ahead in the third minute when he tapped home after his first shot hit the post.
Striker Arnaud Kalimuendo’s penalty made it 2-0 in the 48th before midfielder Téji Savanier pulled a goal back for Montpellier with a 20-meter (yard) shot.
Both sides had a goal ruled out in the second half. Rennes held firm under late pressure and stayed in ninth place.
Lens can move up to sixth with a win at Nantes later Saturday.
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