Lille Triumphs Over Reims in Ligue 1 Match, Gomes Suffers Severe Injury
Lille secured an away victory against Reims in the opening round of the French Championship. The match concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.
Bafodé Diakité (45+30th minute) and Jonathan David (90th minute) were the goal scorers for Lille, bringing the team to victory.
It is important to note that the match was halted in the 12th minute due to a severe head injury suffered by Lille's Angel Gomes following a collision with Reims defender Abdul Kone. The English player was carried off the field on a stretcher and taken to the hospital. Media reports indicate that he is under medical supervision.
Kone was shown a straight red card. The match resumed on the 45th minute, with an additional 34 minutes added to the first half.
On August 24, Lille will host Angers, while Reims will travel to face Marseille the following day.
