After a busy weekend full of surprises, Ligue 1 returns for another full slate of games Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
VIDEO: Joe Cole Scores Rocket For Lille Vs. Lorient
So is Joe Cole back? Five matches into his Lille career, it’s a little early to say that much, but it’s just good to see him playing well again. And with Lille down at sixth in the Ligue 1 table, they need Cole to continue playing well if they are to try and defend their crown, plus there’s that little thing called the Champions League too.
Read Article >Bordeaux Vs. Lille, 2011 Ligue 1: Full Time, Lille Draw Third Straight
Lille certainly haven’t been poor to start the season, but they certainly have a few hiccups to work out of their system. They drew their third straight match in all competitions on Tuesday night, with Bordeaux holding them to a 1-1 draw. Lille now sit in fourth place in Ligue 1, behind Lyon, Montpellier, and Toulouse. Paris St. Germain look likely to pass them on Wednesday.
The match started out in disastrous fashion for Lille, with Bordeaux winning a penalty in the seventh minute. Florent Balmont took down Cheick Diabaté in the box, and he stepped up and converted to give Bordeaux a 1-0 lead in the first 10 minutes.
Read Article >French Ligue 1 2011, Week 7 Preview And Fixtures: Lille, PSG, Lyon All Try To Continue Good Form
Anthony Reveillere of Olympique Lyonnais in action during the Ligue 1 match between Olympique Lyonnais and AC Ajaccio at Gerland Stadium (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) There were some
hilariousshocking results in Ligue 1 this past weekend, but the quick turnaround to a full slate of mid-week games will give the chastened sides an opportunity to regain face and momentum rather than dwelling on their failures.19:00 CET/3:00 PM EST
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