Simon is brilliant for Nantes, but Moffi’s Lorient come out on top

Three Tremendous Eagles stars clashed in one of many hardest fixtures of the weekend, however Les Merlus had the ultimate snort on the day

Tremendous Eagles star Moses Simon scored for Nantes, nevertheless it was not sufficient, as they fell to a 3-2 defeat in opposition to Terem Moffi’s Lorient.

Simon obtained his first begin in 4 video games for Nantes after they traveled to Stade du Moustoir. For Lorient, Moffi and Bonke obtained the nod to start out.

Nantes took the initiative very early within the recreation by way of Ignatius Ganago, who headed in Quentin Merlin’s cross to make it 1-0 after 13 minutes.

Nonetheless, their lead didn’t final, as Dango Ouattara restored parity within the nineteenth minute. After the objective, each groups diminished their depth, however the tackles began flying in. Simon was proven a yellow card within the fortieth minute after a poor sort out.

Lorient began the second half all weapons blazing, they usually obtained rewarded after simply quarter-hour. Yoanne Cathline obtained on the top of a go from Gedeon Kalulu and fired into the highest proper nook.

Moffi had a good recreation, however he was taken off within the 74th minute for Ibrahima Kone.

Nantes piled up the stress late within the recreation, looking for a manner again. And Simon got here in helpful, getting a contact on Ganago’s depraved shot which whizzed previous Yvon Mvogo within the Lorient objective.

Nonetheless, that was all Nantes might muster, as Lorient held out for the 3-2 victory.

The loss leaves Lorient fourth on the Ligue 1 desk, with 16 factors after seven video games. Whereas Nantes sit fifteenth with six factors after seven video games.