Lille regained third place in the overall standings of the French Football League, after defeating their host Toulouse (4-0) in the match that took place between them today in the 29th round of the competition.
The four goals were scored by Belgian Thomas Meunier, Roman Biro, Spaniard Matias Fernandez Pardo, and Olivier Giroud from a penalty kick in the (23rd, 50th, 55th, 88th) minutes respectively.
Toulouse finished the match with ten players from the (48) minute onwards after the expulsion of American Mark McKenzie.
With its fourth consecutive win, Lille raised its tally to 53 points in third place, strengthening its position in the battle to qualify for the Champions League next season, and is one point ahead of Marseille, which has dropped to fourth place.
In contrast, Toulouse suffered its 12th defeat, compared to 10 wins and 7 draws, leaving its tally frozen at 37 points in tenth place.
In another match, Olympique Lyonnais defeated their guest Lorient by two goals scored by Ukrainian Roman Yaremchuk and Corentin Tolisso in the (49th and 56th) minutes.
With this victory, Lyon raised its tally to 51 points in fifth place, one point behind fourth-placed Marseille and two points behind third-placed Lyon, thus maintaining its chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season. Meanwhile, Lorient suffered its ninth defeat, compared to nine wins and 11 draws, leaving its tally frozen at 38 points in ninth place.
In a third match, Nice continued their quest to escape the relegation zone with a 1-1 draw against Le Havre, boosting their tally to 28 points in 15th place, four points ahead of 16th-placed Auxerre in the relegation zone, and one point behind 14th-placed Le Havre.
Tanzanian Mbwana Samatta gave Le Havre the lead in the (41) minute, before Tunisian Ali Abdi equalized for the home side in the (59) minute.
Paris Saint-Germain, the defending champion and league leader, will be absent from this round of matches after their game against their pursuer Lens, which was scheduled for the day before yesterday (Saturday), was postponed until later next month, to give them some rest before their match against Liverpool in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final tomorrow (Tuesday) at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool.
Lille regained third place in the overall standings of the French Ligue 1 after defeating their hosts Toulouse (4-0) in the match that took place today in the 29th round of the competition.
The four goals were scored by Belgian Thomas Meunier, Romain Perraud, Spanish Matías Fernández Pardo, and Olivier Giroud from a penalty in the minutes (23, 50, 55, 88) respectively.
Toulouse completed the match with ten players from the 48th minute after American Mark McKenzie was sent off.
With their fourth consecutive victory, Lille raised their points tally to 53 in third place, strengthening their position in the battle for qualification to the Champions League next season, leading by one point over Marseille, who dropped to fourth place.
On the other hand, Toulouse suffered their 12th defeat, with 10 victories and 7 draws, leaving them with 37 points in tenth place.
In a second match, Olympique Lyon defeated their guests Lorient with a score of two clean goals scored by Ukrainian Roman Yaremchuk and Corentin Tolisso in the minutes (49 and 56).
With this victory, Lyon raised their points total to 51 in fifth place, just one point behind fourth-placed Marseille and two points behind third-placed Lille, maintaining their chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season, while Lorient faced their ninth defeat, alongside 9 victories and 11 draws, leaving them with 38 points in ninth place.
In a third match, Nice continued their efforts to escape the relegation zone by drawing against Le Havre (1-1), increasing their points to 28 in 15th place, four points ahead of 16th placed Auxerre in the relegation zone, and trailing by one point behind 14th placed Le Havre.
Tanzanian Mbwana Samatta gave Le Havre the lead in the 41st minute, before Tunisian Ali Abdi equalized for the hosts in the 59th minute.
Defending champions and league leaders Paris Saint-Germain are absent from this round's matches after their game against chasing Lens, which was scheduled for the day before yesterday (Saturday), was postponed until later next month, to give them a break before their match against English Liverpool in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals tomorrow (Tuesday) at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool.
