A complicated introduction but the main thing is there. In Pierre-Mauroy, LOSC did not impress against Olimpija Ljubljana but took the three points, and provisionally the lead in Group A.
At home, Lille immediately gets on the ball and plays high up the pitch against the Slovenians who are struggling to get going. Jonathan David immediately heats the opposing goalkeeper (3rd), before an attempt from Hakon Haraldsson a few minutes later (10th). The Canadian striker will then miss for the first time (14th). Found in depth by Tiago Santos, the Lille n°9, too far away, cannot find the target. LOSC keeps the ball but does not really manage to be dangerous before the half-hour mark. Gabriel Gudmunsson tries from afar (28th), before Jonathan David multiplies the misses. Twice, the scorer, found with a header, misses the target (31st, 33rd). The 23-year-old striker will recover at the end of the first period by converting the penalty (44th), obtained by Hakon Haraldsson, cut down in the area. LOSC finally materializes and knocks out its opponent just before the break.
Hit at the end of the first period, Tiago Santos gave way to Alexsandro after returning from the locker room, as did Edon Zhegrova, replaced by Yusuf Yacizi. A second period which starts timidly. Ljubjana returns with better intentions but still as many inaccuracies. Alone in the penalty area, after an intelligent delivery from the Turkish midfielder, Jonathan David once again misses the target (55th). A few minutes later, he saw his shot captured by Matevz Vidovsek (60th). The last half hour of play was much calmer. The two teams alternated highlights and blunders, without creating the slightest opportunity. At the very end of the match, Yusuf Yacizi will seal the victory. Taking advantage of an opponent’s awkwardness on a touchline, the Turkish midfielder perfectly adjusts the goalkeeper after a full-line breakthrough (90 4).
In difficulty on its lawn, Lille provided the essentials with this success against Olimpija Ljubljana (2-0). LOSC will return to competition in two weeks with a trip to the Faroe Islands and a match against Kl Klaksvik.