TOPS
Marshall Munesti extended his contract with Stade de Reims this Friday. Linked to the Champagne club until 2027, the Zimbabwean celebrated the news with dignity. Omnipresent, he scored the only goal of the game while being on the lookout after a miss from Forain Balogun (22nd). As usual, he ran a lot and put Lille in difficulty on several occasions thanks to his power. Even almost scored a double (45th, 61st).
That Japanese is a feast for the eyes. On his right side, he gave Ismaily and even Alexsandro a very complicated match. Twirling, Ito had Lille unpinned and Angel Gomes and Alexsandro were even warned by committing gross mistakes on him. Found in depth before the break, he scored by easily eliminating Lucas Chevalier but unfortunately for his team, was signaled in an offside position (40th). If Folarin Balogun had been more skilful, the Japanese would have finished the game with several assists.
FLOPS
LOSC played big on the lawn of Reims and its defeat marks a real setback. If Fonseca’s men return empty-handed from their trip to Champagne, it is also because Rémy Cabella has decided to leave the Rémois in front of the scoreboard. After a burst full of vivacity from Edon Zhegrova on the right side, the Corsican was served by the latter one meter from the goal. Facing the empty goal, Cabella missed and the ball returned to Yevhen Diouf who did not expect so much (56th).
Folarin Balogun was in all the shots but was unable to materialize his many chances. The Englishman shot 7 times for only 2 attempts on target. Unusually clumsy, he notably distinguished himself on the goal of Marshall Munetsi (22nd). On the action, the ball comes back to him at close range but he decides (inexplicably) to try the lob on Lucas Chevalier. His shot hits the crossbar and comes back with success on his teammate who can finish and save the shot.
