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Returning Emegha Scores Twice as Strasbourg Beat Lille to Go Fourth

Giroud's backpass error highlighted Lille's defensive doubts, with Alexsandro now set for quadriceps surgery.

Emanuel Emegha (R) pounces to put Strasbourg two goals up against Lille

Overview

  • Emanuel Emegha marked his first start after a thigh injury with goals in each half, finishing a Diego Moreira cross before capitalizing on a misplayed backpass.
  • The 2-0 home win moved Strasbourg to 22 points and into fourth place in Ligue 1.
  • Lille fell to fifth after suffering a fourth league defeat of the season.
  • Olivier Giroud's misplaced backpass led directly to Strasbourg's second goal, raising fresh questions over Lille's defensive reliability.
  • Disciplinary flashpoints punctuated the match as Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior was sent off for dissent and Lille substitute Calvin Verdonk received a late red card.