Struggling Lille failed to score for the fourth successive Ligue 1 game, but ended their three-match losing run with a 0-0 draw at Nantes. Portugal international striker Eder went close to putting the visitors ahead, only for his 51st-minute effort to be pushed over the crossbar. In a game of few chances, Algerian forward Yassine Benzia also threatened for second-bottom Lille when his shot fro...Full Story »

Yacine Benzia's superb second-half volley secured Lille's first maximum points haul in seven attempts with a slender 1-0 win against St Etienne. Either side could easily have opened the scoring in the opening 45 minutes but Lille were denied a penalty when Florent Balmont went down inside the area before Valentin Eyserric's free-kick crashed against the crossbar at the other end. But, just aft...Full Story »

Troyes' winless Ligue 1 season continued despite coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw with Lille, a result which leaves them rooted to the foot of the table. Yassine Benzia grabbed his first goal of the season for the visitors in the eighth minute, pouncing at the back post after Sebastian Corchia's cross was flicked into his path. Undeterred, the hosts hit back to end a run of five successi...Full Story »