The story
Lille won 3-2 away to Nîmes at Costieres Stadium in Ligue 1, matchday 18.
Nîmes's goals came from Rachid Alioui (68') and Clément Dépres (90+1'); Rafael Leão (4'), Jonathan Bamba (41') and Nicolas Pépé (66') replied for Lille.
It was 0-2 at half-time.
José Fonte of Lille was sent off (16').
Nîmes had 67% of the ball and 17 shots to Lille's 7.
Match stats
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Key moments
- 4' Rafael Leão Goal · Lille 0-1
- 16' José Fonte Sent off · Lille
- 41' Jonathan Bamba Goal · Lille 0-2 Assist: Zeki Celik
- 66' Nicolas Pépé Goal · Lille 0-3 Assist: Jonathan Bamba
- 68' Rachid Alioui Goal · Nîmes 1-3
- 90+1' Clément Dépres Goal · Nîmes 2-3 Assist: Téji Savanier
Line-ups
Nîmes
- Paul BernardoniGoalkeeper
- Faitout MaouassaDefender
- Sofiane Alakouchoff 47'Defender
- Theo Vallsoff 56'Defender
- Hervé LybohyDefender
- Renaud RipartMidfielder
- Téji SavanierMidfielder
- Jordan FerriMidfielder
- Anthony BriançonMidfielder
- Denis BouangaMidfielder
- Umut Bozokoff 81'Forward
Lille
- Mike MaignanGoalkeeper
- Fodé Ballo-TouréDefender
- Zeki CelikDefender
- José FonteDefender
- Kouadio-Yves DabilaDefender
- Thiago MendesMidfielder
- Xekaoff 77'Midfielder
- Nicolas PépéForward
- Jonathan BambaForward
- Jonathan Ikonéoff 62'Forward
- Rafael Leãooff 21'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (12)
- 4' ⚽ Rafael Leão
- 12' 🟨 Jonathan Bamba
- 16' 🟥 José Fonte
- 38' 🟨 Edgar Ié
- 41' ⚽ Jonathan Bambaassist Zeki Celik
- 55' 🟨 Thiago Mendes
- 57' 🟨 Téji Savanier
- 66' ⚽ Nicolas Pépéassist Jonathan Bamba
- 68' ⚽ Rachid Alioui
- 74' 🟨 Denis Bouanga
- 79' 🟨 Jordan Ferri
- 90+1' ⚽ Clément Dépresassist Téji Savanier
Head to head
1Nîmes wins1Draws2Lille wins

