The Northern derby between RC Lens and Losc saw the visitors from Lille win at the wire. Not without a tough penalty to take for the Sang et Or (0-2).
Le 99e derby du Nord in the elite will have been undecided for a long time, before choosing their camp by a twist of fate. This Saturday, between Lensois and Lille, a goalless draw almost ended the debates – with two excellent goalkeepers on opposite sides of the field played by Brice Samba and Lucas Chevalier.
Forced to perform from the first seconds of play, the latter as in Champions League this season was able to hold its own, allowing the Mastiffs to patiently bide their time in this game played at loggerheads. A poster which was finally decided in money time.
A controversial penalty maintained by Mr. Bastien
It was in fact on an involuntary hand from the unfortunate Danso in the area that the match changed. Mr. Bastien having confirmed his initial verdict – the penalty – despite the call from video assistance to present him with images inevitably subject to interpretation. In the process, David did not need to be asked to transform the windfall (0-1, 90th + 8).
The following seconds did not fail to be electric, the Lille celebrations obviously not going down well with the Lensois; and Bayo for hitting the nail on the head with a final counterattack (0-2, 90th+11). Enough to reassure the Artésiens in their frustration certainly, especially since this victory allows Losc to temporarily climb to the foot of the podium, level with OM, three steps ahead of the RCL.
