Giroud header completes Lille turnaround at the Vélodrome | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Lille came from behind to beat Marseille 2-1 at the Vélodrome. In the 43rd minute, Ethan Nwaneri put Les Olympiens ahead from Igor Paixão's pass. After the restart, Thomas Meunier levelled (49.) and Olivier Giroud glanced in the late winner (86.). Les Phocéens had 54.9% possession and 14 attempts, but Lille were sharper with four shots on target to three. Les Phocéens visit Monaco next, while Lille host Lens.

Player of the Match: Olivier Giroud decided it with a late winner and dominated the air, winning three aerial duels and helping Lille close the game.

Stat of the Match: Thomas Meunier delivered one goal and one assist, driving Lille's second half response.

Three Things We Learned: Igor Paixão created six key passes and registered an assist, leading Les Olympiens' supply. Lille won 62.7% of their duels, a physical edge that underpinned the comeback after the break. Berke Ozer departed in first half stoppage time and Arnaud Bodart's one save helped steady the visitors thereafter.