Ligue 1: Mbappé saves Paris, Eliesse Ben Seghir the unexpected hero of Monaco … the point of the first part of the 16th day
The French championship resumed on Wednesday, after nearly a month and a half of interruption due to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The 16th day of Ligue 1 reserved few surprises for its return with successes from Lille, Lyon, Paris or even Monaco but twists and turns.
Ajaccio 1 – 0 Angers
In this meeting at the bottom of the table between the ACA and the SCO, it was the Corsicans who took the best. In a balanced encounter, the solution came from Youcef Belaili for Ajaccio. The Algerian striker In the standings, Ajaccio is provisionally 14th, Angers is last.
Troyes 0 – 0 Nantes
Only meeting without but this Wednesday at the Stade de l’Aube. Yet the Nantes have tried many times, 19 shots in total, to find the fault of the Trojan defense. But Australian coach Patrick Kisnorbo’s men held on and went on to a sixth consecutive draw at home. In the standings, the Canaries are just ahead of the relegation zone, in 16th place, Troyes is provisionally 13th.
Auxerre 2 – 3 Monaco
The Rock club was saved by its little prince, unknown until then, Eliesse Ben Seghir. The 17-year-old striker, who was celebrating his Ligue 1 debut, came on at half-time and scored twice, including a magnificent strike outside the box to give ASM the win. In the standings, Monaco is provisionally 5th, Auxerre 18th.
Clermont 0 – 2Lille
The Mastiffs got out of the Clermont trap. After a dominated first period, without finding the net, Lille opened the scoring from the penalty spot, thanks to Angel Gomes. Mohamed Bayo, the former Clermont striker, who came on in extra time, scored LOSC’s second goal. In the standings, Lille is provisionally 6th, Clermont 10th.
Brest 2 – 4 Lyon
Successful comeback for OL. 8th before the truce, the Lyonnais were far from their ambitions at the start of the season and this trip to Brest was not a gift on paper. But Laurent Blanc’s men executed the match perfectly, scoring three goals in the first half thanks to Caqueret, Cherki and Lacazette. Tete then secured victory early in the second half. In the standings, Lyon remains 8th while Brest is the first to relegate, in 17th place.
Paris 2 – 1 Strasbourg
PSG suffered before being delivered by … Kylian Mbappé. The Parisians were not impressed this Wednesday evening against the Alsatians. However, put on the right track by Marquinhos, head scorer, Christophe Galthier’s men did not create many chances. They were even put in danger on rapid attack by valiant Strasbourg.
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In the second half, a symbol of this poorly controlled meeting, the captain and scorer of the first act, Marquinhos, deflected a cross from Adrien Thomasson and allowed the RCSA to equalize. Before a few minutes later, Neymar was sent off because of two yellow cards, the second of which for simulation in the box. Then as in the France team, during the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé turned into a savior by obtaining and transforming the winning penalty in added time. In the standings, PSG is still the leader with a provisional 8-point lead over Lens, who plays on Thursday. Strasbourg is 19th.