Japan's Ueda fires Lille top of Ligue 1 on debut
On Thursday, Ayase Ueda made an immediate impact in his debut for Lille, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 away victory over Toulouse in Ligue 1. The game was rescheduled due to Lille hosting Real Betis in the Champions League on Tuesday. Ueda's decisive 73rd-minute nod broke the deadlock amidst a goalmouth scramble during a tense finish.
The 28-year-old Japanese international had impressed with 25 goals in 31 appearances in the Dutch league last season before moving to Lille on Monday for a fee of 15 million euros. Alongside veteran Olivier Giroud, Ueda helped Lille secure their first-ever three-game winning streak with a total of seven points, despite recent setbacks.
New Lille manager Davide Ancelotti secured his first victory against Angers in their opening match, while Paris Saint-Germain faced a narrow loss at home to Monaco. As the new season unfolds, PSG will compete with Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Roma, and Galatasaray in the Champions League.
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