Ligue 1 Roundup: Canada’s Jonathan David helps Lille draw at Lens

PARIS — Canadian ahead Jonathan David snatched a second-half equalize for Lille to complete 1-1 at bitter rival Lens within the French league’s northern derby on Saturday.

Lille was second finest within the first half however improved after the interval at Stade Bollaert-Delelis within the coronary heart of the previous coal mining nation, preserving the host in its personal half for lengthy spells.

David’s sixteenth aim of the season was a rebound within the 68th minute after goalkeeper Brice Samba denied consecutive efforts from Jonathan Bamba and Remy Cabella from shut vary.

Samba was decisive within the 79th and saved Lens when he parried Benjamin Andre’s deflection within the high proper nook from Edon Zhegrova’s free kick.

With each groups preventing for a European spot subsequent season, Lens moved as much as third place, one level above Monaco, which performs on Sunday. Lille stood sixth, six factors behind Lens.

Lens had the most effective probabilities within the first half, but mustered only one shot on aim. It wanted an personal aim from Jose Fonte to take the lead within the fortieth minute, with the Lille defender beating his goalkeeper as he tried to clear the ball.

League chief Paris Saint-Germain hosted Nantes late with striker Kylian Mbappe needing one aim to surpass Edinson Cavani and grow to be PSG’s all-time main scorer with 201.

Mbappe tops the scoring charts with yet another aim than David’s 16.