26.09.2025 07:01
In the first week of the UEFA Europa League, Lille defeated the Norwegian team Brann 2-1 at home. Lille's winning goal came from 38-year-old Olivier Giroud in the 80th minute.
The first week match of the UEFA Europa League saw the French representative Lille face off against the Norwegian team Brann. Lille won the match played at Pierre Mauroy Stadium with a score of 2-1.
38-YEAR-OLD GIROUD SECURED THE VICTORY
The first half of the match passed with a low tempo and no goals were scored. Lille, who started the second half quickly, took the lead in the 54th minute with Hamza Igamane. The visiting team Brann responded to this goal in the 59th minute with Saevar Atli Magnusson. The last word in the match was spoken by 38-year-old Olivier Giroud, who wore the Lille jersey. Giroud, who came on as a substitute, made his mark in the 80th minute and secured the victory for his team.
BERKE ÖZER STARTED IN THE FIRST 11
Our national goalkeeper Berke Özer, who transferred from Eyüpspor to Lille at the beginning of the season, started the match in the first 11 and played for 90 minutes.
NEXT MATCHES
With this result, Lille started Europe with 3 points, while Brann began without any points. In the 2nd week of the Europa League, Lille will face Roma away, while Brann will host Utrecht at home.