Emersonn strikes late as Toulouse climb to ninth | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Toulouse beat Lorient 1-0 at the Stadium de Toulouse. Substitute Emersonn scored in the 81st minute, driving in from a tight angle to the top right after a pass from Cristian Casseres. The momentum shifted with his introduction (64.), as he tested Yvon Mvogo moments later (80.) before delivering the winner. Despite 58.2% possession and 22 crosses, Lorient managed only two shots on target to Toulouse's four. Toulouse rise from 11th to ninth and visit Paris Saint-Germain next, while Lorient drop from ninth to 11th and host Paris FC.

Player of the Match: Emersonn made the difference off the bench, scoring the decisive goal, registering three shots on target and creating one big chance in 26 minutes.

Stat of the Match: Lorient attempted 22 crosses at 13.6% accuracy, yet produced only two shots on target, highlighting their lack of incision.

Three Things We Learned: Emersonn's cameo was high-impact, featuring three shots on target and one big chance created after coming on (64.). Cristian Casseres completed 62 of 73 passes and delivered the assist, adding eight recoveries to anchor midfield control. Lorient had 58.2% possession but Toulouse posted more attempts, 12 to seven, and made the clearer openings.