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Stade de Reims

Kamory Doumbia returns from his loan to Stade Brestois and will be available.
Lille OSC

Edon Zhegrova has started on the bench in both ties against Fenerbahçe, but looks match-fit to start against Reims.
Bruno Génésio has switch to a back three during pre-season featuring the return of veteran Thomas Meunier.
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90+3'

The second half has just finished.
90+2'

Jonathan David (Lille) collects a sweet pass and fires a low shot into the bottom left corner. What a goal!
90+1'

Yaya-Kader Fofana (Reims) sees a yellow card. He should be more careful because one more challenge like that could result in a red card.
90+1'

Jonathan David (Lille) leaps high to meet a lofted pass around the penalty spot, but his header crashes against the crossbar!
90

3 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

Lille work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
90'

Ethan Mbappe (Lille) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Lille.
89'

Junya Ito (Reims) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
88'

Osame Sahraoui (Lille) doesn't hesitate and begins a run towards the opponent's goal. Defenders try to tackle him, but he manages to keep the ball at his feet and pulls the trigger in front of the goal. The strike, though, was not as successful as the solo run and the ball is easily stopped by the keeper.
87'

Remy Cabella comes off the pitch to be replaced by Ethan Mbappe (Lille).
86'

Emmanuel Agbadou (Reims) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Lucas Chevalier intercepts the ball.
86'

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) tackles a bit over-zealously and Eric Wattellier blows for a foul.
84'

Remy Cabella (Lille) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
83'

The referee signals a substitution. Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) is brought on as a substitute for Ismaily.
82'

Reda Khadra (Reims) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass.
80'

Junya Ito (Reims) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
78'

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) is caught offside after the linesman raises his flag.
78'

Lille take a short corner kick.
77'

A pass into the penalty area from Ismaily (Lille) is intercepted by the defence. Lille force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
76'

Remy Cabella (Lille) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Eric Wattellier with no other option than to blow for a foul.
74'

Some neat passing and movement from Lille as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.
73'

It is time for a substitution. Thomas Meunier (Lille) is on for Aissa Mandi.
72'

Bruno Genesio has decided to substitute Ngalayel Mukau and he is replaced by Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille).
72'

A substitution has been made. Keito Nakamura goes off and Mamadou Diakhon (Reims) comes on.
72'

Substitution. Valentin Atangana Edoa did his best and is replaced by Yaya-Kader Fofana (Reims).
71'

Ngalayel Mukau (Lille) has to be very careful for the rest of the match after receiving a yellow card from the referee for a bad tackle on an opponent.
71'

Ngalayel Mukau (Lille) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
71'

Corner kicks – 0:6.
69'

A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Tiago Santos (Lille) but poses no threat.
68'

Nhoa Sangui (Reims) sends a long ball in, but Lucas Chevalier comfortably gathers the ball.
67'

Ismaily (Lille) is the one who receives a yellow card.
67'

Ismaily (Lille) knocks his opponent down with an over-the-top tackle.
66'

Lille quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
66'

Some great controlled play and passing from Lille. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
64'

Eric Wattellier blows his whistle and it's Tiago Santos (Lille) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
63'

Tiago Santos (Lille) finds some space for a shot after collecting the ball and unleashes a rocket of a shot from long distance towards the net. The goalkeeper thwarts the effort.
63'

A horde of players are waiting inside the penalty area for a cross from the corner, but Remy Cabella (Lille) takes it short.
63'

The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate. It will be a corner kick for Lille.
62'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Marshall Munetsi (Reims) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
61'

Luka Elsner prepares a substitution. Oumar Diakite is replaced by Reda Khadra (Reims).
61'

That's the end of the game for Abdoul Kone, who is replaced by Nhoa Sangui (Reims).
61'

Ismaily picks out Remy Cabella (Lille) unmarked inside the box, but he blazes the ball well over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Reims.
59'

Osame Sahraoui (Lille) plays a dangerous chip pass into the box in an attempt to set up one of his teammates, but the effort is intercepted by one of the defenders.
58'

Some patient build-up play from Reims as they look to unlock the defence.
56'

Osame Sahraoui (Lille) attempts to find his teammate with a short pass into the box. Remy Cabella collects the ball, but his attack is thwarted by the defence.
55'

Jonathan David (Lille) passes the ball from the edge of the box in order to find his teammate, who is in a good scoring position, but the defender blocks the pass and spanks the ball to safety.
54'

29:71 – the ratio of ball possession.
52'

Tiago Santos (Lille) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
51'

Lille are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
48'

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) takes a mid-range free kick, but his miskick only goes into the stands. Poor shot!
47'

Poor challenge! Valentin Atangana Edoa (Reims) is penalised for tripping and Eric Wattellier blows his whistle. Lille win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.
46'

Valentin Atangana Edoa (Reims) goes into the book for a horrible tackle. A yellow card is necessary in this case.
46'

Today's match ends for Mohamed Bayo who will be replaced by Jonathan David (Lille).
46'

The whistle blows and Eric Wattellier starts the second half.
45+34'

Eric Wattellier has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+34'

Bafode Diakite (Lille) climbs high to connect with a perfect cross and sends his header just over the bar.
45+33'

The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Lille.
45+32'

What a poor attempt! Valentin Atangana Edoa (Reims) drives another shot towards goal - this time from further out, but it couldn't have been worse if he had shot blindfolded. The ball goes into the stands. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Lille.
45+29'

Good work from Lille as they win a corner.
45+29'

Bafode Diakite (Lille) scores from the corner kick. The ball slipped through the box to Bafode Diakite (Lille) and he slotted it past the goalkeeper.
45+28'

Excellent touch by Osame Sahraoui (Lille)! He latches on to a precise pass on the edge of the box but miskicks and the ball goes well wide of the right post. Poor effort.
45+28'

There's a melee in the box, but the referee isn't interested in the appeals from Lille for a penalty. Play continues.
45+28'

The Lille players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
45+27'

Tiago Santos (Lille) is penalised for a foul. Eric Wattellier had a clear view and blows his whistle.
45+26'

The ball is cleared after Mohamed Bayo (Lille) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
45+25'

The ball goes out of play and Reims will have a goal kick.
45+24'

Osame Sahraoui (Lille) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels low towards the middle of the target, but Yehvann Diouf easily deals with the threat.
45+20'

Marshall Munetsi (Reims) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.
45+17'

Ismaily (Lille) latches on to a precise lofted cross inside the box, controls the ball and unleashes a fine strike towards the bottom left corner. His dangerous effort is blocked by Yehvann Diouf, who makes a glorious save!
45+14'

Yehvann Diouf (Reims) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
45+14'

Yehvann Diouf (Reims) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
45+14'

The ball possession at the moment is 29:71.
45+13'

Tiago Santos (Lille) picks up the rebound and shoots. The goalkeeper was ready and denies his effort with a fine save.
45+11'

A corner kick by Lille is thwarted by the well prepared Yehvann Diouf (Reims).
45+11'

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) bursts past a couple of players and shoots from the edge of the box, but his shot is blocked. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Lille will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
45+9'

Lille keep possession of the ball with some short passes, waiting for the moment to hit the opposition swiftly on the break.
45+7'

A clumsy foul by Ngalayel Mukau (Lille) and Eric Wattellier blows his whistle. It's a free kick to Reims, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
45+5'

Remy Cabella (Lille) steps up to take the corner. He launches the ball into the penalty area, but it only finds the head of an opposing player who clears the danger.
45+5'

Osame Sahraoui (Lille) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. Lille have been awarded a corner kick.
45+4'

Mohamed Bayo (Lille) collects a pass and finds himself in a good position to strike from the edge of the box, but his attempt is blocked.
45+3'

Lille are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
45+2'

The ball is out of play. Reims will take a throw-in.
45

We will have 30 min. of added time.
45'

Everything seems to be alright after the game was interrupted, the referee blows his whistle and the match can continue.
44'

Here comes a substitution. Angel Gomes is given a rest as he is replaced by Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille).
19'

We are going to have a delay to proceedings as we have an injury to a player.
18'

It doesn’t look good for Angel Gomes (Lille); looks like he’ll have to leave the pitch!
15'

Amadou Kone (Reims) is sent off by the referee for a disgraceful tackle that simply has no place in football!
12'

Angel Gomes (Lille) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
12'

Amadou Kone (Reims) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Eric Wattellier blows for a foul.
11'

A pass by Aissa Mandi (Lille) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Reims.
9'

The Reims players are exchanging short passes in an attempt to create a shooting opportunity.
7'

Bafode Diakite (Lille) takes a sweet touch after collecting a precise cross. He produces a nice effort that whistles just past the left post.
7'

PENALTY APPEAL by Reims, but the referee thinks it was a fair challenge and play continues!
7'

Remy Cabella (Lille) and Bafode Diakite combine well with a quick one-two to trick their opponent.
4'

Lille are seeing far more of the ball now.
1'

The match has just started.
0'

Reims will kick-off.
0'

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Eric Wattellier.
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