This qualification allows Lille to dream and believe in a possible qualification for the group stage of the Champions League next September.
Trailing in the score and tied on the scoreboard for both matches in the 92nd minute of play on an own goal by Bafode Diakite, Lille never gave up in this game and always believed in a possible qualification.
For José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, it is a big disappointment. The Turkish club, which has great ambitions this year, will have to seduce its supporters in the championship where the objective will be to go for the title of champion of Turkey.
LOSC goes through despite the red card
Bruno Génésio and LOSC strike a big blow in this third preliminary round of the Champions League. Surprised at the end of the match by the club truc (1-0 90+2), the Lillois were pushed into extra time.
José Mourinho’s men stepped up a gear in the game to try to overturn the Dogues who were shown a red card in the 109th minute. Former Reims player Aissa Mandi put his foot in Kahveci’s head. The referee didn’t flinch.
Nevertheless, despite this numerical inferiority, LOSC continued to cause difficulties for Fener before making the difference at the end of the match. In the 114th minute of play, Oosterwolde blocked a shot from Jonathan David with his hand in the area.
With the help of video assistance, the referee designated the penalty spot. The Canadian striker did not tremble and qualified his team for the play-offs (1-1, 118th). LOSC will meet Slavia Prague or Union Saint-Gilloise in the next round.
