Highlights as Montpellier win title amid chaotic scenes in France
Montpellier claimed the first French league title in their history after winning 2-1 at Auxerre on an extraordinary final day of the season on Sunday, after a game twice delayed due to protests by the home fans. Second-placed Paris Saint-Germain did all they could by winning 2-1 at Lorient, and the delays at Auxerre meant that Rene Girard's side had to endure a nervous wait before their title success was confirmed. Montpellier finished the season three points clear of PSG in the final standings, which gave the southern club - 14th in Ligue 1 last season - their first major honour since the 1990 French Cup. "I think it's deserved," said Montpellier coach Girard amid scenes of jubilation on the pitch at Auxerre following the final whistle. "It was a huge fight right until the end. Looking at the number of points, you have to say that the three teams at the top (Montpellier, PSG and Lille) have had extraordinary seasons." Montpellier were in early trouble when Auxerre scored in the 20th minute at Stade Abbe Deschamps, with Olivier Kapo heading home from a corner. A defeat was the only means by which Montpellier could have been denied the title but they equalised in the 32nd minute when John Utaka converted a low right-wing cross from Souleymane Camara. The Auxerre fans' protest at their relegation -- which saw them throw tennis balls and toilet rolls onto the pitch -- began at the start of the second period and forced the players to return to the changing rooms. When play <b>...</b>
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