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**Lille Dominates Angers 5-0 in a Thrilling Ligue 1 Match**
What a performance by Lille! They absolutely crushed Angers 5-0 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on May 18th, 2019. It was a dominant display from start to finish.
Lille controlled the match, holding 48% possession and generating far more shots. They had 18 shots in total, with 12 hitting the target, showing their clinical edge in front of goal. Angers, while not entirely out of the game, mostly struggled to get their attacks going. They had 13 shots, but only 3 were on target.
The game really opened up in the second half. Lille's substitutions seemed to spark something special, pushing the tempo and securing those crucial goals. Key moments included substitute Luiz Araujo scoring, followed by a penalty goal from N. Pépé, and two additional goals by Ikoné and J. Bamba.
Lille's approach was all about relentless pressing and quick transitions. They capitalized on every opportunity they created. Angers, on the other hand, struggled to adapt to Lille's aggressive style, making mistakes in defense and finding it tough to gain control of the game.
Overall, it was a fantastic display of football, and Lille deserved their resounding victory.