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Kebbal, Krasso Lift Paris FC Over Lorient to Move Into Ligue 1 Top Half

The promoted side’s strike duo underscored a quick adjustment to the elite, giving Paris FC tangible momentum heading into the international break.

Overview

  • Paris FC defeated Lorient 2-0 at Stade Jean-Bouin in the opening fixture of Ligue 1’s seventh round on October 3.
  • Ilan Kebbal opened the scoring with his fourth goal of the season, a tally that puts him atop the league’s scoring chart.
  • Jean-Philippe Krasso assisted Kebbal and then converted Moses Simon’s low cross, building on his penalty goal at Nice last week.
  • The result marked Paris FC’s third league win, ended a two-match winless run, and lifted the newcomers to eighth place with 10 points before the weekend slate.
  • Lorient, coming off a 3-1 victory over Monaco, fell to a fourth defeat and dropped to 13th after being outplayed in Paris.