Ligue 1 26/27 · Round 7 · SAT, OCT 17
Lille OSC vs Stade Brest 29 match report: Lille and Brest share the points in Ligue 1
Lille OSC came from behind to draw 1-1 with Stade Brest 29, with Olivier Giroud's penalty cancelling out Mama Balde's early opener.
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Final score
The match finished 1-1, with Stade Brest 29 leading 1-0 at half-time. Lille OSC equalised in the second half to secure a draw. The result leaves Lille OSC with 14 points and Stade Brest 29 with 9 points.
Goals
Mama Balde put Stade Brest 29 ahead in the 6th minute. Olivier Giroud equalised for Lille OSC from the penalty spot in the 64th minute. The goals decided the match in that order, with Lille OSC's second-half penalty earning them a point.
Match flow
Lille OSC were on top for most of the first half. They were also on top for most of the second half. Overall, Lille OSC were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Lille OSC controlled possession with 67% compared to Stade Brest 29's 33%. Lille OSC had 6 shots on target, all in the second half, while Stade Brest 29 managed 2. Lille OSC also had 5 corners to Stade Brest 29's 2.
Discipline
Lille OSC received 1 yellow card, while Stade Brest 29 received 2 yellow cards. No red cards were shown. The match was officiated by Clement Turpin.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Lille OSC the favourites, at an implied 52%; Lille OSC drew the match.
What it means
Lille OSC are now in 2nd place with 14 points and a goal difference of 5. Stade Brest 29 are in 8th place with 9 points and a goal difference of 3.
Verdict
Lille OSC dominated the match in terms of possession and dangerous attacks, but needed a second-half penalty from Olivier Giroud to earn a draw after Mama Balde's early goal for Stade Brest 29. The result leaves Lille OSC in 2nd place and Stade Brest 29 in 8th, with both sides taking a point from a match that Lille OSC largely controlled.