Standout star keeps Lorient in the contest against Troyes | OneFootball

Jean-Victor Makengo conceded a penalty in the 26th minute, then pulled one back after the restart as Lorient were beaten 2-1 by Troyes.

The midfielder's handball prompted a VAR check, and VAR confirmed the spot kick (26.). The visitors converted from the spot soon after (29.).

After the interval, Makengo dragged the hosts back into it with a right-footed strike from outside the box, arrowing into the top right corner (51.). The goal shifted momentum and lifted Lorient's press.

He finished with one attempt, one on target, four possessions won and 34 of 36 passes completed, including seven successful passes in the final third. His night ended when he was withdrawn (73.).

That blend of progression and punch through midfield kept Troyes' shape under stress, with Makengo repeatedly finding space to carry play and connect attacks until his substitution.

Next up, Lorient visit Lens. Troyes host Strasbourg.