Soccer-Zhegrova double fires Lille to derby win over Lens

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Round of 16 - First Leg - SK Sturm Graz v Lille - Merkur Arena, Graz, Austria - March 7, 2024 Lille's Edon Zhegrova celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo

LILLE, France (Reuters) - Two goals from Edon Zhegrova earned Lille a 2-1 home win over RC Lens in the Derby du Nord on Friday, to move them provisionally into third place in Ligue 1.

Lille are on 46 points, overtaking AS Monaco on goal difference who are away to Metz on Saturday, and one point behind Brest who play Lorient on Sunday. Lens remain sixth on 42 points.