Match report
Lille Overcomes Early Deficit, Secures 2-1 Win Against Nantes in Ligue 1
Lille
2–1
FT
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
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17' Nantes Goal · Normal GoalQ. Merlin -
36' Nantes Card · Yellow CardJ. CastellettoFoul
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44' Lille Card · Yellow CardC. BalebaFoul
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46' Lille subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Bayo · On: A. Ounas -
51' Lille Goal · PenaltyJ. David -
61' Nantes subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Chirivella · On: M. Sissoko -
61' Nantes subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Ganago · On: Mostafa Mohamed -
74' Lille subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Weah · On: G. Gudmundsson -
74' Nantes subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Coco · On: F. Mollet -
74' Nantes subst · Substitution 4Off: Q. Merlin · On: M. Simon -
79' Nantes Card · Yellow CardJoão VictorTime wasting
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81' Lille Var · Penalty confirmedC. Baleba -
86' Nantes Card · Yellow CardMostafa MohamedArgument
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87' Nantes Card · Yellow CardL. Blas -
88' Lille Goal · PenaltyJ. David -
89' Lille Card · Yellow CardJ. David -
90'+7 Lille subst · Substitution 3Off: J. David · On: A. Messoussa -
90' Lille subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Cabella · On: L. Yoro -
90' Nantes subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.