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Giroud opens scoring as Lille leads against Angers in Ligue 1 opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:18 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Giroud opens scoring as Lille leads against Angers in Ligue 1 opener

Summary

Olivier Giroud scored the opening goal for Lille in their 2-0 victory against Angers in their Ligue 1 opener on August 23, 2026. Giroud found the net in the 11th minute with a long-range shot after receiving a pass from Nabil Bentaleb. Tiago Santos added a second goal shortly after, volleying in a loose ball. Davide Ancelotti, managing his first match as Lille's coach, took over in June following the departure of Bruno Genesio. Lille qualified for the Champions League after finishing third in the previous season. Later on the same day, Paris Saint-Germain begins their bid for a sixth consecutive Ligue 1 title against Rennes.

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By the Numbers

•Olivier Giroud scored in the 11th minute.
•Tiago Santos doubled Lille's lead before halftime.
•Davide Ancelotti made his debut as Lille's head coach.
•Lille finished third last season to qualify for the Champions League.
•Paris Saint-Germain plays Rennes later in the day.

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3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Giroud scores as Lille give Davide Ancelotti winning start

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Olivier Giroud scored the opening goal as Lille gave Davide Ancelotti a winning start as coach with a 2-0 victory at Angers in their Ligue 1 opener on Sunday.Davide Ancelotti, son of coaching great Carlo Ancelotti, took over at Lille in June following the departure of Bruno Genesio who is now at Marseille.
— Yahoo Sports

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