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Angers pulled off a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lille in a closely contested Ligue 1 match at Stade Raymond-Kopa. Angers' lone goal came in the 54th minute, scored by F. Diedhiou.
The match was a battle of styles, with Angers playing a more direct, physical game, and Lille employing a more possession-based approach. Lille, with 63% possession, controlled most of the game, but Angers were very solid defensively and had a clever goal when it mattered.
Lille had 6 shots, 1 on target, while Angers had 9 shots, 1 on target. Angers also had a very good passing accuracy with 75%, compared to Lille's 86% - a testament to Angers’ focused defensive strategy.
Both teams employed tactical substitutions throughout the game to try and turn the tide, but in the end, the Angers determination prevailed. It was a truly exciting encounter, with moments of brilliance from both sides. The match looked like it was destined to end scoreless until the decisive goal.
The win marks a significant point for Angers and puts them in a much more favorable position in the league standings.