Nine saves keep Lille third after Ueda settles Toulouse

Lille won 1-0 at Toulouse on Thursday, with Ayase Ueda scoring the only goal in the 73rd minute. The result lifts Lille to third with 4 points from two games, while Toulouse remain 16th on 1 point from two matches.

How it happened

The match was goalless at half-time, despite Toulouse producing 24 shots at the Stadium de Toulouse. Lille’s resistance held until Ueda struck in the 73rd minute, and the visitors protected the lead through the closing stages. B. Özer made nine saves across 90 minutes, denying Toulouse a way back into the game.

The numbers

Toulouse controlled 53% possession and completed 449 accurate passes to Lille’s 396, but their pressure did not produce a goal. They registered 10 shots on target from 24 attempts, while Lille had six on target from 10 shots. The difference was also visible in goalkeeping: Toulouse made five saves, compared with Özer’s nine for Lille.

Who decided it

Özer was the standout performer, earning a 9.6 rating after his nine-save display. Ueda also made an immediate impact from 33 minutes, scoring once and recording two shots on target, while Tiago Santos posted a 7.8 rating with three tackles and one shot on target.

Why it matters

Lille’s unbeaten start now reads one win and one draw, leaving them 2 points behind leaders Monaco and 3 points ahead of Toulouse. Toulouse’s record is one draw and one loss, with a goal difference of -2 and a five-point gap to Monaco.