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Lille secured their first victory of the season with a thrilling comeback against Nantes at Stade de Lorient on Sunday evening. The match started off with both teams playing defensively, with neither team creating any clear-cut opportunities to score. However, things changed in the second half when Lille came alive and took control of the game. In the 68th minute, they were awarded a penalty after Nantes defender Benjamin Sako handled the ball in the box. Lille striker Andre Ayew stepped up to take the penalty, but his shot was saved by goalkeeper David Ousted. However, it wasn't long before Lille found the back of the net. In the 77th minute, forward Jean-Kévin Augustin headed home a cross from Ayew to give Lille the lead. Nantes responded immediately though, equalizing just three minutes later through midfielder Florent Sinama-Pongolle. The equalizer put pressure on Lille, who had to defend for the remaining 15 minutes of the game. But Lille didn't let up and managed to hold on until the final whistle. In the 91st minute, substitute Salomone Camara scored the winner for Lille in stoppage time, giving them all three points. This win is a huge boost for Lille, who have struggled so far this season. It also puts them in pole position for a top-four finish in Ligue 1, which would be a significant achievement given their recent struggles. Overall, this comeback victory shows that Lille has what it takes to compete at the highest level and could be a turning point for the team going forward. |
