Lille-Lens: Olivier Giroud as a hero!

The Northern derby between Losc and RC Lens swung in favor of the Dogues thanks to a goal from Olivier Giroud at the end of the match, Friday evening in a boiling Pierre-Mauroy.

As a symbol, it was the legendary Olivier Giroud who gave victory to Losc during the Northern derby against RC Lens (1-0), Friday evening on behalf of the 9th day of Ligue 1. The opposition between the Dogues and the Sang et Or was for a long time undecided, even if the formation of Davide Ancelotti, clearly supported by its ebullient public, was much more enterprising.

Opposite, the Lensois were forced to defend and were not able to be dangerous on the counterattack. Florian Thauvin cannot do everything up front and he just has a face-to-face match in front of Berke Özer (58th)… Florian Sotoca, Thorgan Hazard or Franjo Ivanovic (entered in the 69th minute) do not at all have the level of a team at the top of the Ligue 1 table, which also participates in the Champions League.

Giroud on an error by Risser

A 40-year-old striker then appeared from the Lille bench, for the last 20 minutes, to give victory to his team. The other 2018 world champion present on the field with Thauvin. On a long shot from Nabil Bentaleb, Robin Risser pushed the ball back into the middle and Giroud found the net with a shot from the left (86th). His third league goal this season.

Losc is currently runner-up to PSG with two points behind, being able to be joined by AS Monaco. RC Lens is 8th in the standings with five points less than its historic rival after a 4th defeat in the league. Two shocks are scheduled for next weekend: Rennes-Lille and Lens-OM!