The birthday cake was already beautiful, only the icing was missing. The people of Lille did the work on the ground to ensure that the party was packed on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of LOSC. The lightning Edon Zehgrova struck just before the break then Lille was content to manage against a weak Rennes team
A clinical LOSC
The atmosphere is festive with nearly 46,000 supporters in Pierre-Mauroy. Club legends are honored on the pitch before kick-off while a giant tifo unfolds in the stands. The meeting is having a hard time getting started despite this white-hot stadium.
A choppy pace, a very regrouped Rennes team, but which leaves space behind the defense and the Rouge et Blanc who dominate ball possession. A somewhat sterile possession. The first real opportunity came in the 24th minute with this volley from Mitchel Bakker. It misses the point.
The Rennes block is very disciplined, but will get impatient for a moment. A moment that costs a lot. In the 45th minute, on the only high pressure from the visitors, the Mastiffs ideally escaped the pressure and went on goal. On the right side, Edon Zhegrova launches Rémy Cabella. The French crosses at ground level for David in the area who fails to arm. Zhegrova emerges to regain the ball and finishes with her left foot. 8th goal of the season in all competitions for Kosovar. Clinical.
The party is total
The second period is almost anecdotal as Lille was in control. Stade Rennais had a start, but without danger for Lucas Chevalier. Bruno Genesio was able to spin. Hakon Haraldsson even made his return, who we had not seen on the pitch since the 3rd day against PSG. He injured his foot with the Icelandic selection.
Benjamin André's teammates therefore ensure the essential with this goal in advance and honor the celebration of this 80th anniversary with a sixth victory this season in Ligue 1. LOSC is fourth, one point from the podium and looks more and more like to a top 3 team. On Wednesday, they travel to Bologna for the 5th day of the Champions League. Let the party continue…
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