Lille open new home with draw

18 August 2012 13:05

Lille made a subdued start to life at their new stadium, held to a 1-1 draw by Nancy on Friday in their first match of the new Ligue 1 season.
Rudi Garcia's men went behind in the first half to a goal from Nancy's Djamel Bakar, but a quick-fire equaliser from new signing Salomon Kalou earned them a point.Lille centre back Aurelien Chedjou said the result had been a disappointing way to mark the opening of the new stadium."There was a very good atmosphere. We saw that before kick-off and during the game," Chedjou said."What spoiled the night

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