Match report

Lille Overcomes Early Deficit, Secures 2-1 Win Against Nantes in Ligue 1

Lille
Lille
2–1
FT
Nantes
Nantes
May 27, 2023

Lille managed a spirited comeback to overcome an early deficit, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Nantes in Ligue 1 action. The hosts fell behind when Q. Merlin netted for the visitors at the 17th minute but mounted a strong response, eventually taking the lead through two penalty goals scored by J. David in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Q. Merlin (Nantes) opened the scoring with a goal at the 17th minute.
  • • J. David (Lille) equalized from the penalty spot at the 51st minute.
  • • The match saw several yellow cards, including one for João Victor and Mostafa Mohamed of Nantes.
  • • J. David scored another penalty goal for Lille in the 88th minute to secure victory.

Lineups

Lille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 L. Chevalier (G)
  • 18 B. Diakité (D)
  • 6 José Fonte (D)
  • 4 Alexsandro Ribeiro (D)
  • 22 T. Weah (D)
  • 35 C. Baleba (M)
  • 21 B. André (M)
  • 9 J. David (M)
  • 10 R. Cabella (M)
  • 7 J. Bamba (M)
  • 27 M. Bayo (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Ounas
  • 5 G. Gudmundsson
  • 32 A. Messoussa
  • 15 L. Yoro
  • 8 J. Martin
  • 25 B. Costil
  • 16 A. Jakubech

Nantes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lafont (G)
  • 38 João Victor (D)
  • 3 Andrei Girotto (D)
  • 21 J. Castelletto (D)
  • 93 C. Traoré (D)
  • 11 M. Coco (M)
  • 5 Pedro Chirivella (M)
  • 8 S. Moutoussamy (M)
  • 10 L. Blas (F)
  • 14 I. Ganago (F)
  • 29 Q. Merlin (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 M. Sissoko
  • 31 Mostafa Mohamed
  • 25 F. Mollet
  • 27 M. Simon
  • 33 S. Appuah
  • 4 N. Pallois
  • 28 F. Centonze
  • 26 J. Hadjam
  • 16 R. Descamps

Timeline

  1. Nantes
    17' Nantes Goal · Normal Goal
    Q. Merlin
  2. Nantes
    36' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    J. Castelletto

    Foul

  3. Lille
    44' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baleba

    Foul

  4. Lille
    46' Lille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bayo · On: A. Ounas
  5. Lille
    51' Lille Goal · Penalty
    J. David
  6. Nantes
    61' Nantes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Chirivella · On: M. Sissoko
  7. Nantes
    61' Nantes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Ganago · On: Mostafa Mohamed
  8. Lille
    74' Lille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Weah · On: G. Gudmundsson
  9. Nantes
    74' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Coco · On: F. Mollet
  10. Nantes
    74' Nantes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Q. Merlin · On: M. Simon
  11. Nantes
    79' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    João Victor

    Time wasting

  12. Lille
    81' Lille Var · Penalty confirmed
    C. Baleba
  13. Nantes
    86' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    Mostafa Mohamed

    Argument

  14. Nantes
    87' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    L. Blas
  15. Lille
    88' Lille Goal · Penalty
    J. David
  16. Lille
    89' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    J. David
  17. Lille
    90'+7 Lille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. David · On: A. Messoussa
  18. Lille
    90' Lille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Cabella · On: L. Yoro
  19. Nantes
    90' Nantes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Moutoussamy · On: S. Appuah

Match Stats

Stat Lille Nantes
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 72%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 572 298
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 2.22 0.94
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 504 215
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when J. David converted a penalty at the 51st minute, leveling the score and giving Lille momentum.
  • ▸ Nantes faced multiple yellow cards in the second half, impacting their ability to maintain control of the game.