Match Summary

Young Boys Bern – Lille OSC: 1–0
Young Boys edged Lille 1–0 in a dramatic Europa League clash at Stadion Wankdorf. The turning point came in the first half when Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi was sent off, conceding a penalty in the process — which Chris Bedia failed to convert. The only goal arrived in the 61st minute, an own goal by Darian Males after pressure from Alan Virginius. Despite playing with a man down, Lille kept pushing but managed just one shot on target, suffering their first loss in five.

Man of the Match

Top player: Darian Males (Young Boys Bern)
Despite being credited with an unfortunate own goal that ultimately decided the match, Darian Males delivered a tireless performance up front.
He rattled Lille's defense and tested the keeper with a sharp shot on target late in the first half.
While the own goal marked the scoreboard, Males’s industrious display powered Young Boys to a gritty 1-0 victory.

Conclusion

In a tense and hard-fought contest, Young Boys capitalized on their numerical advantage and defensive resilience to edge past Lille. The win highlights the team’s determination and showcases the impact of players like Males and Virginius in decisive moments.