Lille stage comeback win against Valenciennes

Lille have come from a goal down to defeat Valenciennes 3-1 away from home in Ligue 1.

The hosts surged ahead after 24 minutes through Maor Melikson, who latched onto a precise pass from Nicolas Isimat-Mirin to shoot home from the left side of the box.

Lille restored parity 10 minutes into the second half when Ronny Rodelin headed home Marvin Martin's delivery from close range.

The visitors took the lead for the first time in the match in the 82nd minute when Tulio De Melo headed in another good delivery from Martin.

Then with a minute of normal time remaining Lille secured the points, Benoit Pedretti firing in from outside the Valenciennes box.