Lille OSC Triumphs Over Toulouse
In a thrilling conclusion to their match on Sunday, Lille OSC secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Toulouse in Ligue 1 thanks to a stunning volley from teenager Ethan Mbappé, who netted his inaugural goal at this level deep into injury time. The 18-year-old midfielder, and younger brother of renowned French footballer Kylian Mbappé, made his impact felt after coming off the bench with just nine minutes remaining on the clock.
Match Highlights
In the eighth minute of stoppage time, Ethan connected perfectly with a cross to fire the ball into the top corner with a left-footed strike.
Lille found themselves behind for much of the match, with Frank Magri giving Toulouse the lead shortly after the break, despite Lille having dominated possession in the first half. A penalty from Nabil Bentaleb in the 90th minute, awarded due to a handball by Rasmus Nicolaisen, equalized the score before Ethan’s spectacular finish sealed the win.
Key Events
The match saw Toulouse reduced to ten men after Alexis Vossah was shown a red card for a reckless challenge on Benjamin André in the 80th minute.
Ethan Mbappé’s Journey
Ethan, who faced a challenging previous season due to injuries, had been with Lille for one year after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, alongside his brother Kylian, who transitioned to the Spanish league this summer. While Ethan committed to Lille with a three-year contract, Kylian made headlines with his own high-profile move.
Ligue 1 Context
In the wider context of Ligue 1, both PSG and Lyon, who are the only teams to have won all of their opening matches this season, were also in action later on Sunday. PSG missed key players due to injuries as they faced Lens, and Lyon traveled to Rennes for their encounter.
