Lille Football Club secured a crucial away win against Angers on Sunday afternoon, securing their place in the French league title race with a 2-1 victory at the Stade de la Meinau.
The game was played in front of a capacity crowd of 27,000 fans at the Stade de la Meinau, which hosted the match. The home team Lille had been struggling to find rhythm during the first half of the match, but they came out strong in the second half.
In the 68th minute, Jonathan David scored for Lille after a clever pass from Thomas Lemar. The goal was sweetly placed into the net and gave Lille the lead.
Angers tried to fight back in the closing stages, but their efforts were not enough as Lille held firm and maintained their two-goal advantage.
André Score, who is currently on loan from Ligue 1 side Monaco, made his Lille debut in this match. He provided a spark in midfield and showed that he has what it takes to make an impact for the club.
Overall, the win over Angers is a significant boost for Lille's season. They now have 45 points in the table, four points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain. This win gives them hope of staying in contention for the title and ensuring they finish in the top six of the league.
With this win, Lille also move one step closer to securing a European qualification spot, as they are currently in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.