Lille-Lens (2-1): a jewel and a double from Zhegrova allow Losc to win the Northern derby

Paulo Fonseca can exult, and the Pierre-Mauroy stadium roars with pleasure as he celebrates the victory with the players. The Northern derby was tense, breathtaking and intense. But Lille, strong and efficient, deserved their victory against Lens (2-1) who certainly started playing too late. Losc thus carries out the good operation by temporarily seizing third place, while waiting for the Monaco match in Metz (5 p.m. this Saturday). He also pushes back his northern rival (6th) to four points.

Prouder, Stronger, More Fierce.

The Dogues win this Northern Derby, at home, thanks to a double from Edon Zhegrova 😍#LOSCRCL 2-1 I 90' pic.twitter.com/027DHpe1rA

— LOSC (@loscleve) March 29, 2024

Lille was able to count on a great Edon Zhegrova. After having nicely scored his 4th goal of the season after a good sequence (1-0), the Kosovar international was involved in all the good offensive moves of his team. On an action brought by Zhegrova, Jonathan David was then very close to making the break (29th). For its part, Lens was rather timid offensively in the first period.

“Of course we are happier than usual”

If Franck Haise's players came back better after the restart, they were punished again by Zhegrova. After a breakthrough from Gudmundsson who eliminates Frankowski, the Swede places a cross shot deflected by Samba's foot. But Zhegrova scores a double (2-0, 60th). The derby then ignites with a small scuffle between players. The speaker must then intervene after projectiles thrown by Losc supporters. But Lens will completely revive for the last quarter of an hour. After Lucas Chevalier's first save of the match on a header from Florian Sotoca (77th), Elye Wahi scored his 7th goal of the season (2-1, 78th). But it is Brice Samba who must avoid Lille's 3rd goal with a perfect exit outside his area against Gudmundsson (90th). This is Lens' second defeat in a row.

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“Of course we are happier than usual because it is the match long awaited by the supporters and also for me who is a supporter at the base of Lille, smiles Lucas Chevalier at the microphone of Prime Video. All the players soaked it up, we felt it was hotter than usual. The fact of winning, plus a little difficulty at the end, makes the party even better. It was important for the supporters and also for the ranking. »