Armand Lauriente

Marseille closer to securing CL spot after beating Reims 1-0

April 24, 2022 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Marseille moved closer to securing a Champions League spot by beating Reims 1-0 on Sunday to retain a six-point lead for second place in the French league with just four rounds left.

Brazil midfielder Gerson dribbled past Andreaw Gravillon to fire home a low strike in the 83rd minute after Marseille had struggled to break down a compact Reims side playing with five defenders.

Lorient hits 6 goals against Saint-Etienne in French league

April 8, 2022 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Lorient conceded two early goals before thrashing Saint-Etienne 6-2 in the French league to move four points clear of the relegation zone on Friday.

Mali striker Ibrahima Kone and Nigeria forward Terem Moffi both scored twice for Lorient.

Defending champ Lille loses 2-1 at Lorient in French league

September 10, 2021 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Lille slipped to a second defeat in five games in the French league with a 2-1 loss at Lorient on Friday.

Lille lost just three league matches throughout last season but has only won once in five games so far this campaign and conceded 11 goals.