LE PETIT-QUEVILLY, France (Interstat) — Lorient U19 opened its National 1 campaign with a 1-0 road victory over Rouen on Friday at Stade Robert Diochon. The decisive moment came in the 36th minute when Mamadou Diaby scored the game’s only goal. The result was an upset, as statistical models had favored the home side. Rouen struggled to find an equalizer in a match that grew increasingly tense, with four yellow cards issued after the goal. Shurwin Bouekou Mahania of Lorient was booked in the 48th minute, followed by cautions for Rouen’s Lenny Pirringuel and Arthur Lallias. Namakoro Diallo received a late yellow in stoppage time. The loss marked a disappointing start for Rouen, which will look to rebound in its next match.