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Two penalties earned Montpellier a victory which futher hampered Lorient's hopes of securing European football next season.
Victor Hugo Montano tucked in from 12 yards after 28 minutes and Souleymane Camara scored a second spot kick three minutes before the half-time interval.
Gregory Bourillon scored what proved to be merely a consolation for Lorient one minute from time, seven minutes after the dismissal of Emir Spahic.
Fabien Audard made a decent save from Alberto Costa's 20-yard shot after three minutes.
Lorient then struck the crossbar after 10 minutes. Marama Vahirua's corner found Franco Sosa whose volley came off the woodwork.
It was then Montpellier's turn to rattle the frame of the goal. Costa and Camara combined, with the latter's header coming off the upright with Audard beaten.
Jeremy Morel fouled Camara in the penalty area after 28 minutes and Montpellier were awarded a spot-kick, which Montano duly despatched.
And the hosts took a 2-0 half-time lead when Lorient conceded a second penalty, when Laurent Koscielny dragged down Mapou Yangambiwa. Camara stepped up this time and converted.
Montpellier goalkeeper Geoffrey Jourdren won a one-on-one duel with Kevin Gameiro early in the second half.
Substitute Geoffrey Dernis then had an opportunity at the other end, but his effort went narrowly over.
Montpellier were reduced to 10 men when Spahic was shown a red card for a dangerous foul.
But it was too late for Lorient to capitalise fully as their only response came through Gregory Bourillon, who headed a long ball in over Jourdren.
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