Lille missed the chance to secure second place in Ligue 1 after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Olympique Lyonnais.These two sides sat close in the table before tonight’s match, yet Lille appeared dominant from the outset. They nearly took an early lead when Gabriel Gudmundsson’s strike ricocheted off the crossbar after a deflection from Thomas Meunier. Lyon’s luck was short-lived, however, as a disastrous backpass from Ainsley Maitland-Niles was intercepted by Jonathan David, who calmly rounded Lucas Perri to slot the ball into an empty net.LYON GO BEHIND GOOD GOAL BY JONATHAN DAVID 👏 #Lille#lyonpic.twitter.com/xQgYjkMy4E— BUKAYO 🌶 (@BestOfBukayo) November 1, 2024 Lille’s relentless pressure nearly doubled their advantage when Angel Gomes struck the post with a powerful free-kick just after the half-hour mark. The second half began with Lille still pushing forward, and Meunier came close once more, flashing an effort wide of goal. Lyon had a golden opportunity to equalize when Rayan Cherki dribbled his way into the box and set up Alexandre Lacazette, who astonishingly fired over from close range.In his effort to make amends, Maitland-Niles came agonizingly close to scoring just before the hour, his shot skimming wide of the target. As the minutes ticked down, Lyon’s pressure mounted, with Cherki again tormenting the Lille defense. His fierce shot clanged off the crossbar, denying him a spectacular equalizer. Lyon thought they had finally leveled when Maitland-Niles smashed the ball into the net, but the goal was disallowed due to Moussa Niakhaté allegedly impeding Lille’s goalkeeper, Lucas Chevalier.With Lille on the back foot, Maitland-Niles curled another effort narrowly wide, seemingly sealing Lyon’s fate. However, deep into stoppage time, he delivered a pinpoint cross that Malick Fofana directed home to steal a point for Lyon, extending their unbeaten away streak to four matches. Lille moved up to third, while Lyon climbed to fifth in the Ligue 1 standings, if only temporarily.MALICK FOFANA 🇧🇪🇬🇳🇵🇭(2005) WITH A GREAT FINISH ON THE VOLLEY FOR THE STOPPAGE-TIME EQUALIZER!!!AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES WITH THE ASSIST!!!📽️ @GoalsXtra pic.twitter.com/XgDqEuZioJ— Football Report (@FootballReprt) November 1, 2024 Earlier during the day, Angers astonishingly broke a 19-match away winless streak in Ligue 1 by securing a gritty 1-0 victory over Monaco, handing the hosts their first consecutive league defeats since June 2023.Despite their usual struggles on the road, Le SCO started with determination at Stade Louis II. Jim Allevinah nearly capitalized on a defensive lapse from Caio Henrique in the early moments, unleashing a powerful shot over the bar. This early aggression set the tone, and shortly after, Jean-Eudes Aholou fired Angers into a surprising lead with a brilliant left-footed strike off Allevinah’s assist, marking his second goal in as many games. It was a lead Alexandre Dujeux’s side had fully earned, while Monaco manager Adi Hütter would have been disappointed with his team’s lackluster first-half performance, which saw Henrique miss their best chance, sending a right-footed shot wide.Admirez juste, Monsieur Jean-Eudes Aholou pic.twitter.com/yxXtCcjvfB— le Cherif de la ville (@ChelmsfordLord) November 1, 2024 Monaco returned from the break with renewed purpose, as Maghnes Akliouche narrowly missed the target with a curling left-footed shot. The hosts increased their urgency, with Wilfried Singo launching a close-range effort over the bar after a neat one-two with Breel Embolo. Embolo came closest to leveling the scoreline, but was denied by a sharp save from Yahia Fofana’s extended right leg. His frustration grew as he missed another chance after expertly controlling a Takumi Minamino pass inside the box.In the end, Angers held firm to claim their second league win of the season, lifting them to 14th place and ending a seven-game losing streak against Monaco. Meanwhile, Hütter’s 50th game in charge ended in disappointment, leaving his side potentially six points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.LIGUE 1 – MATCHDAYFriday Monaco – Angers 0-1 (0-1)/Aholou 29/Lille – Olympique Lyon 1-1 (1-0)/David 17 – Fofana 90+1/Saturday 19.00: (1.50) PSG (4.50) Lens (7.25)21.00: (2.70) Brest (3.05) Nice (2.80)23.00: (3.90) Saint-Etienne (3.50) Strasbourg (1.95)Sunday 17.00: (2.10) Toulouse (3.50) Reims (3.80)19.00: (3.60) Auxerre (3.65) Rennes (2.10)19.00: (2.30) Le Havre (3.50) Montpellier (3.30)22.45: (3.90) Nantes (3.50) Olympique Marseille (2.05)***odds are subject to change***
