ANGERS, France (Interstat) — Substitute Olivier Giroud scored in second-half stoppage time as Lille opened its Ligue 1 season with a 1-0 upset victory over Angers on Sunday at Stade Raymond Kopa.

The match, projected to favor the home side heavily, was a defensive stalemate until the final moments. Lille goalkeeper Hervé Koffi initiated the winning sequence with a long assist, leading to a buildup finished by Giroud. Nathan Ngoy and Branco van den Boomen were also credited with assists on the play.

The physical contest featured four yellow cards. Lille begins its campaign at 1-0-0, while Angers starts 0-1-0. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored an Angers win or draw.