Lille Loses to Union Saint-Gilloise in Preseason Match
Lille Losc lost its first preseason match to Union Saint-Gilloise 1-2, with the teams playing with ten men after Saad Boussadia's red card.
The match was marked by defensive confusion
The match was marked by defensive confusion between the two teams, which allowed Union Saint-Gilloise to open the score with a goal from Louis Patris (1-0, 27e).
Lille reacted well in the second half
Lille reacted well in the second half, particularly thanks to the three changes made at halftime. Benjamin André was close to equalizing with a beautiful volley (56e) but it was finally Gaëtan Perrin, served by a clever pass from Olivier Giroud, who scored with a beautiful action (1-1, 60e).
Union Saint-Gilloise finally scored the winning goal
Union Saint-Gilloise finally scored the winning goal with a header from Besfort Zeneli (2-1, 74e), seen against the Blues at the World Cup, who headed a cross from Anan Khalaili.
The goals
Paris (25e) and Zeneli (74e) for Union. G. Perrin (60e) for Lille.
The yellow cards
André (24e), Gounfissi (65e), at Lille.
The red card
Boussadia (37e), at Lille.
The Lille team
Özer (Bodart, 62e) - T. Santos (Srdanovic, 46e), Gounfissi (Kebe, 77e), Alexsandro (Cossier, 62e), Perraud (Verdonk, 62e) - André (cap, Diaoune, 67e), Boussadia - E. Mbappé (Perrin, 46e), Haraldsson (Camara, 81e), Önal (Correia, 46e) - Giroud (Edjouma, 62e).
The substitutes
Lanssade (g), Sahraoui, Yondjo.
The coach
D. Ancelotti.
