Ligue 1 Roundup: Lille scores late winner to beat Brest

PARIS — After conceding late targets final weekend in a slim defeat at Paris Saint-Germain, Lille produced a late winner to beat Brest 2-1 and transfer as much as fifth place within the French league on Friday.

Brest led after eight minutes when Lille defender Tiago Djalo scored an personal objective off his thigh following a cross.

Defender Bafodé Diakité headed within the equalizer on the hour from Kosovo winger Edon Zhegrova’s cross.

The winner got here within the 81st from one other defender when Brazilian heart again Alexsandro headed in from an Angel Gomes nook.

Lille, which misplaced at PSG 4-3 after Lionel Messi scored from a free kick deep in harm time, is one level forward of Rennes in sixth spot.