LORIENT, France (Interstat) — Lorient opened its Ligue 1 season with a 2-1 comeback win over Nantes on Saturday at Stade Yves Allainmat.

Nantes took the lead in the 32nd minute on a goal from Bamba Dieng. Lorient equalized in the 74th when substitute Matthis Abline scored, assisted by Bamo Meïté. Defender Arsène Kouassi secured the win with an 89th-minute goal, assisted by Laurent Abergel. Kouassi also assisted on Abline’s equalizer.

The match featured nine yellow cards. Lorient begins the campaign with a win, while Nantes starts with a loss. The result defied a pregame projection of a draw, though statistical models heavily favored the home side.