Lille LOSC vs. Stade Rennais FC (06.11.2022)

In an intense Ligue 1 matchup that tested both teams' discipline, Lille OSC managed to secure a win over Stade Rennais FC with a final scoreline on November 6, 2022. The match saw a flurry of cards and pivotal moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The game's opening goal came from Lille's veteran defender, José Fonte, who struck at the 16-minute mark to give his team the lead with a well-executed goal. Despite Lille's early dominance, Rennes fought back, and the first half featured a tense battle for control.

Rennes' Christopher Wooh was booked with a yellow card in the 36th minute, signaling trouble for the visiting side. As both teams grappled for possession, André Gomes of Lille made way for a new teammate in the 44th minute in the match's first substitution.

Into the second half, the match's intensity did not wane. Tiago Djaló and Jonathan Bamba of Lille received yellow cards in quick succession at the 54th and 57th minutes respectively. This set the stage for a critical moment in the match, as Rennes was awarded a penalty confirmed for Benjamin Bourigeaud just moments later. Bourigeaud converted successfully from the spot at the 58-minute mark, equalizing the score and adding drama to the unfolding encounter.

Substitutions from both sides attempted to shift the dynamics in their favor, with F. Tait coming on for Rennes at the 59th minute and A. Kalimuendo later entering the fray at the 77th minute. Lille also made key substitutions, bringing on fresh legs in the 84th minute with Bamba making space and Gomes returning to the pitch.

Discipline continued to be a decisive factor as Lille's Bafodé Diakité earned himself a yellow card in the 74th minute. The match crescendoed with a dramatic turn in the 89th minute when Rennes' Birger Meling received a card upgrade – presumably initially a second yellow followed by a red card – culminating in his ejection at the 90th minute.

Even deep into stoppage time, the cards continued as Carlos Baleba of Lille was cautioned in the 90+3 minute, but by then, it was too late for Rennes to capitalize on the man advantage.

Ultimately, Lille held on to their early lead, taking all three points in this high-stakes encounter. Both sides showed signs of aggression and intensity, but Lille OSC's early breakthrough and ability to withstand Rennes' pressure proved crucial to their victory.

Lineup Lille LOSC

Lineup Stade Rennais FC

Substitutes Lille LOSC

Substitutes Stade Rennais FC

Lille LOSC

Their nicknames are Les Dogues or simply Lille. The club colours are red and blue. They play their home games in a modern sanctuary built in 2012 called Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Its capacity for football matches is 50,186 people. It is a multi-purpose arena, which in its closed configuration as an arena for concerts or, for example, tennis and basketball, offers 28,010 seats.

Stade Rennais FC

They are nicknamed Les Rouges et Noirs (the red and black ones). Red and black are also their typical club colours. At home they play at Roazhon Park stadium, which has a seating capacity of 29,778 after a 2004 renovation and expansion. When Rennes played Arsenal in the Europa League semi-final on 7 March, a record attendance of 30,519 people was set.

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