Thiago Mendes scored a superb long-range goal on Friday for Lille against Saint-Etienne. The former Sao Paulo midfielder helped Lille regain the lead 20 minutes before the end of the game with a shot from long distance that left Stephane Ruffier with no chance. Another goal scored by Ezequiel Ponce meant Lille secured back-to-back wins for the first time since April (3-1).