Overview

• Olivier Giroud scored in second-half stoppage time from a Matias Fernandez-Pardo cross, beating Lukas Hradecky to seal the win.
• He later missed a stoppage-time penalty and said he was a little angry with himself but pleased to have helped the team.
• The goal was his second in two Ligue 1 matches since returning to France, reinforcing his immediate impact at Lille.
• Lille climbs to fifth on four points after two rounds, while Monaco sits eighth on three.
• President Olivier Létang signaled no priority to add another forward profile, and coach Bruno Genesio said Giroud’s workload will be managed as Fernandez-Pardo offers versatility across the front line.