Moses Simon dedicates goal to new baby: Super Eagles star propels Nantes to 3-1 win against Lens
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In the French league, struggling Nantes defeated Lens 3-1, putting them five points ahead of the relegation playoff spot.
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Nantes recovered from a 7-1 loss to Monaco a week ago to record just its fifth victory in 23 league games this year.
Moses Simon scores penalty for Nantes
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In a tight game, Louis Leroux scored the only goal in the first half as Nantes went to the break with the advantage.
After a review by VAR, Nantes were awarded a penalty and Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Moses Simon stepped up to convert in the 60th minute.
Despite being reduced to ten men for the final twenty minutes and lacking an attacking spark, the home team put on a strong show against the hosts.
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Simon celebrated the goal in style acknowledging the arrival of a new baby with his wife.
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Lens pulled one back in the 63rd minute with a penalty converted by Neil El Aynaoui.
In the 90th minute, Simon was substituted for Francis Coquelin who turned provider for Meschak Elia to score the third for Nantes.
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