Zhegrova’s goal gives Lille a 1-0 win against Rennes in French league

By JEROME PUGMIRE The Associated Press

Lille's Edon Zhegrova celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the French League One soccer match between Lille and Rennes at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, outside Lille, northern France, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthieu Mirville)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matthieu Mirville]

PARIS (AP) — Edon Zhegrova continued his fine form with the only goal as fourth-place Lille beat Rennes 1-0 in the French league to stay one point behind Marseille in third. He started and finished the move in the 45th minute with one of his trademark darting runs from the right flank. He set up Lille’s goal when it drew 1-1 with Juventus in the Champions League three weeks ago. In later matches Nice was looking to move up to fifth place with a home win against Strasbourg. Auxerre faced Angers and Le Havre was at Nantes.