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Lille OSC

The arrival of Chuba Akpom, a 29-year-old striker on loan from Ajax Amsterdam with a purchase option, aims to strengthen the attack following Mohamed Bayo’s loan move to Royal Antwerp.
No additional major injury concerns have been reported regarding squad updates.
Le Havre

A key concern for Le Havre will be the suspension of Arouna Sangante, a key player in their defensive setup.
Other than that, no additional major injury concerns have been reported regarding squad updates.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+9'

There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+7'

Goal! Some very poor defending from the opponent allows Chuba Akpom (Lille) the chance to get to the edge of the box and he makes no mistake with a lovely finish. It's 1:2.
90+6'

Jonathan David (Lille) receives a nice lofted pass and rips a snap shot from the edge of the box. His kick misses the goal and flies high over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Le Havre.
90+5'

The substitution has been made. Ilyes Housni (Le Havre) has replaced Josue Casimir.
90+4'

A quickly taken corner by Le Havre.
90+3'

The fouls committed statistics – 15:5.
90+1'

The fourth official shows 7 min. of added time.
88'

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The linesman signals a throw-in for Lille.
87'

Lille are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
85'

Didier Digard has decided to substitute Issa Soumare and he is replaced by Timothee Pembele (Le Havre).
85'

Here comes a substitution. Matteo Bodmer (Le Havre) is brought on as a substitute for Junior Mwanga.
84'

Lille fail to score from a corner as Mathieu Gorgelin (Le Havre) leaps to collect the ball.
84'

Thomas Meunier (Lille) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it. Now Lille have a corner.
82'

The goal by Lille is DISALLOWED on the advice of the video assistant referee due to a foul.
82'

Wait! Referee Thomas Leonard has indicated he is going to review the Lille goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was a foul in the build-up.
80'

It's a goal! Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) scores with a brilliant shot into the bottom left corner after being released inside the box by a superb lofted pass from Ethan Mbappe. The score is now 1:2.
78'

Half-chance! Ethan Mbappe (Lille) plays a pass into the box, but Mathieu Gorgelin reacts well to snuff out the attack.
77'

Issa Soumare (Le Havre) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball is behind the touchline and Le Havre will take a throw-in.
76'

Substitution. Ahmed Hassan did his best and is replaced by Rassoul Ndiaye (Le Havre).
76'

Didier Digard prepares a substitution. Mahamadou Diawara is replaced by Andre Ayew (Le Havre).
75'

The statistic for corner kicks – 7:9.
73'

Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre) whips in the corner, but one of the defending players gets a head on it and intercepts.
73'

Le Havre failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat. The ball is out of play and Le Havre manage to earn a corner.
72'

Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre) had a good opportunity from long range. His shot was directed towards the right side of the goal, but Lucas Chevalier was alert and made a comfortable save. The ball goes out for a corner. Le Havre can continue in their attacking effort.
72'

A cross from a corner kick by Le Havre is too strong and the ball goes well out of play.
71'

Le Havre show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Le Havre.
69'

Mitchel Bakker (Lille) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Thomas Leonard ignores the protests.
68'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Le Havre comes to nothing.
68'

Le Havre are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Le Havre.
67'

Thomas Leonard shows a yellow card to Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre) for a tough tackle.
66'

It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Gabriel Gudmundsson as he is replaced by Mitchel Bakker (Lille).
64'

The total number of attempts is 11:10. The shots on goal statistics – 4:5.
61'

Today's referee Thomas Leonard rightly decides to book Ethan Mbappe (Lille) for his harsh tackle.
60'

Chuba Akpom (Lille) rises above the opponent's defence and heads a precise cross towards the bottom right corner. The effort, however, is blocked by Mathieu Gorgelin, who pulls off a stunning save!
58'

Lille seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
56'

Goal! The rebound fell to Issa Soumare (Le Havre) and he fired home from close range. The score is 0:2.
56'

It will be a corner kick for Le Havre.
55'

Lille take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
54'

A pass into the penalty area from Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) is intercepted by the defence. It's a throw-in for Lille.
51'

Issa Soumare (Le Havre) leaps high to meet a lofted pass around the penalty spot, but his header crashes against the crossbar!
49'

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Thomas Leonard saw the whole situation.
46'

The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Lille.
46'

Bruno Genesio has decided to make a change. Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille) replaces Remy Cabella.
46'

Here is a change. Andre Gomes is going off and Bruno Genesio gives the last tactical orders to Ethan Mbappe (Lille).
46'

Substitution. Chuba Akpom (Lille) has come on for Osame Sahraoui.
46'

The whistle blows and Thomas Leonard starts the second half.
45+2'

The match has reached half-time.
45+1'

Issa Soumare (Le Havre) sees an unmarked teammate and attempts to send him a low pass. However, one of the defenders reads the game perfectly and averts the danger. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Lille.
45+1'

1 additional min. will be played.
44'

Lille quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
44'

This was a piece of cake for Mathieu Gorgelin. Thomas Meunier (Lille) found himself some space after latching on to a pass, but his strike only went towards the middle of the goal and into the gloves of the prepared keeper. The ball is out of play. Lille will have a chance to score from a corner.
41'

Osame Sahraoui (Lille) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.
41'

Lille show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted. Lille have been awarded a corner kick.
39'

Thomas Leonard sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement and the goal stands!
39'

The Le Havre players halt their celebrations as referee Thomas Leonard makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
38'

Goal! Issa Soumare gets to the ball and heads it over the defence to Ahmed Hassan (Le Havre), who meets it nicely and fires in into the back of the net. 0:1.
37'

Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.
37'

Josue Casimir (Le Havre) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat. Le Havre get a corner.
36'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Lille.
35'

What a great touch by Jonathan David (Lille) as he controls a fine pass into the box and takes a shot to the bottom left corner, but an opposing player makes a clearance. Great defending. Lille have been awarded a corner kick.
34'

None of the Le Havre players could reach the corner kick as the ball was overhit and goes out of play.
33'

Le Havre show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted. The referee blows his whistle, Le Havre are awarded a corner kick.
31'

The game is interrupted. Remy Cabella (Lille) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
30'

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) releases a low pass from just outside the box in an attempt to find his teammate, but one of the defenders calmly averts the threat. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Le Havre.
30'

Remy Cabella (Lille) tackles a bit over-zealously and Thomas Leonard blows for a foul.
26'

A lofted pass into the box is met by Jonathan David (Lille), who rifles a shot just wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Le Havre will have a goal kick.
25'

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
25'

Lille slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
21'

Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille) launches into a thunderous tackle on his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
19'

Jonathan David (Lille) attempts to convert a cross into a goal, but his promising header from near the penalty spot towards the roof of the net is denied by a decent save from Mathieu Gorgelin.
17'

Thomas Leonard blows his whistle. Thomas Meunier (Lille) commits a foul after dangerous play.
17'

Wonderful movement by Lille. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
14'

Le Havre have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
14'

The resulting set piece from Le Havre is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players. Le Havre have a corner.
13'

Issa Soumare (Le Havre) latches on to a precise pass and finds himself one-on-one with the keeper. He fires a low shot towards the left side of the net, but Lucas Chevalier leaps like a salmon to deny him. Corner kick. Le Havre will have an opportunity.
11'

The corner is swung in but Lille can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
11'

Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) sends a sweet pass into the penalty area, but one of the defenders averts the danger. The ball goes out of play. Lille are awarded a corner kick.
8'

Lille can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
7'

Lille are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Lille will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
5'

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Lille are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
1'

The match has just started.
0'

The players are on the pitch and Le Havre will have the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Thomas Leonard.

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