Touré and Makengo secure Lorient’s 2-0 win at Le Havre

Touré gives Lorient an early lead at Stade Océane

Lorient beat Le Havre 2-0 in Ligue 1, with Isaak Touré’s 18th-minute opener and Jean-Victor Makengo’s 90th-minute goal deciding the match. Arsène Kouassi assisted Touré for the 0-1 scoreline, while Mamadou Kone set up Makengo for the final 0-2 finish.

Le Havre changed Mbwana Ally Samatta for Amir Richardson at half-time, but Lorient held their advantage. The visitors also introduced Mamadou Kone and Souleymane Faye in the 66th minute, then replaced Touré with Nosa Edward Obaretin in the 72nd minute.

Le Havre had the ball and shots, but Lorient were more efficient

Le Havre had 54% possession and attempted 20 shots to Lorient’s seven. They also recorded 428 accurate passes, 13 shots inside the box and five shots on target. Lorient’s Y. Mvogo made five saves, helping preserve the lead, while Lorient’s expected goals total was 0.83 against Le Havre’s 0.74.

Souleymane Faye and Noah Cadiou were booked for Lorient, with Ahmed Touba receiving Le Havre’s yellow card. There were three yellow-card events and no red cards.

Lorient move provisionally sixth

Lorient rose from 12 points before the match to 15 after it, provisionally sixth and 13 points ahead of Le Havre on two points. Le Havre remained provisionally #18. S. Touré was the standout performer, rated 8.2 after 72 minutes with one goal and one shot on target.