Lille edges Reims in a game with controversy and excitement
Reims, France – Lille secured an exciting victory over Reims in the first round of Ligue 1, in a match marked by the expulsion of a Reims player and several substitutions for both teams.
The first half started with an aggressive Reims, but the expulsion of A. Kone in the 16th minute for a red card changed the course of the game. Lille took advantage of the numerical advantage and dominated possession, scoring the first goal in the 45th minute thanks to B. Diakite, assisted by Alexsandro.
In the second half, both teams made numerous substitutions, looking for control of the game. Lille extended their lead in the 90th minute with a goal from J. David, assisted by E. Mbappe.
The statistics reflect Lille’s superiority, with 69% possession and 19 shots, while Reims only managed two shots. The game was marked by intensity, with 5 yellow cards and one red.
Lille takes the three points in a game that was not without controversy and promises an exciting season in Ligue 1.
Substitutions lille: at minute 44 H. Haraldsson came in and A. Gomes went out., at minute 46 J. David came in and M. Bayo went out., at minute 73 A. Bouaddi came in and N. Mukau went out., at minute 73 T. Meunier came in and A. Mandi went out., at minute 83 G. Gudmundsson came in and Ismaily went out., at minute 88 E. Mbappe came in and R. Cabella went out.
Substitutions reims: at minute 61 N. Sangui came in and A. Kone went out., at minute 61 R. Khadra came in and O. Diakite went out., at minute 72 Y. Fofana came in and V. Atangana Edoa went out., at minute 75 M. Diakhon came in and K. Nakamura went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Reims
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