(Ligue 1 2023/2024): Highlights LORIENT - LOSC LILLE

Lil' coach Paolo Fonseca was dealing with a defensive injury crisis of sorts ahead of his team's trip to Lorient on Sunday. And it was a nightmare start for Les Dogues as Laurent Abergel picked Ignacio Miramont's pocket close to goal and confidently finished past Lucas Chevalier. The captain leading from the front and making the most of a lapsing concentration in the Lil' defence. And the host struck again straight from kick-off as Serena Decorey drove through a beleaguered Lil' backline and played it back to Julien Ponceau who fired it past Chevalier. Decorey making an impact on his first start in the campaign after his goal last week. And both defensive midfielders getting on the score sheet for Lorient early on. And the miscommunication would continue for the Lil' defence as another wayward Chevalier ball was picked up by Fevre. This time though the shot stopper is able to get across in time to smother the effort. A dream start for Régis Lebris' men, even if Lil' was still threatening. Miramont looking to make amends with an attempt from range, but it's no issue for Mbogo. Something of a head-scratcher for Paolo Fonseca. Lil' coming out after the break with more of an incisive edge. Youssef Yezidji coming close with a free-kick effort that goes over. Lil' coming out another chance minutes later though as Remy Cabella hands it over to Angel Gomez. Jonathan David played through and the Canadian dispatches it past Mbogo in clinical fashion. The striker scoring his second goal of the campaign and pulling one back for the visitors. His 60th goal in all competitions for the Northerners. But the comeback was short-lived as Lorient Berger in front of Romain Fevre with a drifting ball over the top. The attacking midfielder only needing a single deft touch to lob the goalkeeper. The former Lyon man scoring his first goal for Les Merleux since making his move back to Brittany over the summer. A delightful outside-of-the-foot finish to restore the two-goal lead for the hosts. And the danger would come from the left wing again just minutes later. The Lil' defence carved open. And it's another through ball finding Théo Le Brice. His shot parried into Vincent Lugov's path and the full-back tucks it away from a tight angle. Something of a crowd-pleaser as the Breton's longest-serving player finds the back of the net for the first time in over two years. Jonathan David with some good work in the box again for Lil' carving out a chance as the ball falls to Gudmundsen whose shot is parried away by Mbogo. And the Swiss goalkeeper once again called into action as Remy Cabela sends a long-range effort towards the bottom right corner. Lil' sending waves of attacks forward as they look to get back into the game. But L'Oreal's defence holds steady and it's a statement result from the home team. The surprise package from last autumn looking like they can repeat the feat this year. L'Oreal still unbeaten in clinching their first win of the campaign against one of the favourites for the European spots. Paulo Fonseca's men though lacking a clinical edge but hoping to be back on their feet soon enough as they prepare to take to the continental stage again in midweek.