So close that they were only able to decide in added time. In addition to the geographical proximity of this neighbors’ celebration between Lens and Lille, there was also proximity to the Ligue 1 ranking.
The match only turned in the final minutes. It all happened in Jonathan David‘s head and left leg.
While Kevin Danso‘s hand caused VAR and Benoît Bastien to procrastinate for a long time, the Canadian striker maintained the necessary calm to leave Brice Samba no chance. The Lille striker propelled the ball into the left corner of the French goalkeeper (90th + 8). He celebrated the achievement so much that he received a yellow card, but above all he allowed his team to collect three precious points.
Bayo doubles the stake
On the other hand, Mohamed Bayo put the lid on Lille’s success (2-0). Before the game, Lens and Lille were fifth and fourth respectively in the Championship, with 14 points and a goal difference of +5 on the clock. Some 90 minutes later, here is Losc level with Olympique de Marseille, opposed to Paris Saint-Germain, on Sunday.
The RCL and Samba were extremely strong during regulation time. They are now exposed to the return of the Lyonnais, who host Auxerre on Sunday before traveling to Lille, precisely, next Friday. For their part, Will Still’s men will have their work cut out to get things going again next weekend, with a trip to the Parc des Princes, home to the leader.
The match ended in tension and under whistles, while the Mastiffs were keen to celebrate their success in front of the Lille supporters who came to the Bollaert stadium.
