Lille - Lorient - 3:0. French Championship, 18th round. Match review, statistics

On 14 January, one of the matches of the 18th round of the French football championship took place. Lille (France) and Lorient (France) met.

Лилль - Лорьян - 3:0. Чемпионат Франции, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистика

French Championship, 18th round

Lille (France) - Lorient (France) - 3:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: J. David (37), Cabella (90), E. Jegrova (90+3)

Warnings: T. Le Bris (30), Andre (40), T. Bakayoko (41), A. Pelon (55), Souleymane Isaac Touré (88)

Lille vs Lorient match review:

Lille defeat Lorient in Ligue 1 match In a thrilling Ligue 1 match played at the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mori, Lille showed their dominance with a convincing 3-0 victory over Lorient. The match proved to be an exciting one for the fans as the home side dominated the match from start to finish. At half-time, the scoreline was favourable for Lille, who led by a one goal margin. However, they were far from satisfied and continued to push for more in the second half. The first half was a tense contest, with both teams showing their defensive prowess. In the 30th minute, Lorient player T. Le Bris received a yellow card, which emphasised the intensity of the game. However, in the 37th minute J. David, to the delight of the fans, turned the tide of the game. Both teams showed great discipline, but at times conflicts broke out. B. André and T. Bakayoko of Lorient received yellow cards in the 40th and 41st minutes respectively, when the tension in the game increased. However, Lille went into the break with a slight advantage. Lille continued to dominate the second half. Lorient tried to get back into the game, but Lille's defence remained unwavering. In the 46th minute, Lorient made their first substitution: A. Tosin replaced E. J. Crupi, trying to give the team fresh energy.

Lorient's frustration continued to grow when A. Pelon received a yellow card in the 55th minute, further undermining Lorient's chances of a counter attack. Determined to take all three points, Lille made their first substitution in the 77th minute, replacing J. Yazici with R. Cabén. Yazici for R. Cabella. In the 75th minute Lorient made two more substitutions: T. Bakayoko made room for J. Mvuka Mugishi and J. Mvuka Mugisha. Mvuka Mugishi, and A. Kari replaced R. Openda. In the 84th minute, T. Le Bris was replaced by G. Kaoki, and Lorient coach Stephane Pelissier made one last substitution in an attempt to salvage something in the match. However, it was too little and too late for Lorient: in the final minutes of the game, I. Touré received a yellow card for a rough tackle, which further compounded their misfortune. With just moments to go, Lille sealed the victory with two late goals. R. Cabella scored in the 90th minute, and E. Zhegrova added one more in compensatory time, putting the result in doubt. The final whistle sounded and the home team's fans erupted in jubilation. Lille came out deserved winners, having outplayed Lorient throughout the match. Their superb performance showcased their quality and emphasised their status as one of the best teams in Ligue 1. Although Lorient fought valiantly, they could not match Lille's intensity and failed to hit the goalposts. The match was a testament to Lille's impressive teamwork and attacking prowess. As the players left the pitch, Lille could bask in the glory of their triumph. With this victory, they continue to claim the Ligue 1 title, while Lorient will regroup and try to bounce back in the coming matches.

In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Montpellier - Lille, Lorient - Le Havre.

Лилль - Лорьян - 3:0. Чемпионат Франции, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистика

Statistics of the match Lille - Lorient: