Anthony Mounier celebrates by putting on a Santa hat after scoring for Montpellier 

  • Montpellier winger scores to put his team 3-2 ahead
  • Celebrates by pulling out a Santa Claus hat to celebrate against Lens
  • Game finishes 3-3 after Lens equalise 10 minutes from time 

By Jonny Singer for MailOnline

Published: 17:38 EST, 14 December 2014 | Updated: 18:00 EST, 14 December 2014

With Christmas just around the corner, it's not unusual to see fans around the world getting into the festive spirit by wearing Santa hats to games.

But Montpellier winger Anthony Mounier showed that it's the season of goodwill for players as well, pulling out a hat of his own on Saturday.

After firing in from close range to put his side 3-2 up at home to Lens, the Frenchman ran to the crowd to celebrate in the red hat. 

Anthony Mounier celebrates putting Montpellier 3-2 up by wearing a Santa hat, for which he was booked 

Anthony Mounier celebrates putting Montpellier 3-2 up by wearing a Santa hat, for which he was booked 

However, his team-mates were not able to give him the gift he really wanted, as Montpellier were pegged back late on.

For every moment of Christmas joy there is also a scrooge, and referee Said Ennjimi somewhat spoiled the celebration by producing a yellow card, rather than a Christmas card, for Mounier.

The game, in which the hosts had led 2-0 after just 16 minutes before Lens pulled back to equalise before half time, ended 3-3, which leaves Lens 19th in the table.

 

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