Nancy climbed off the bottom of of Ligue 1 and leapfrogged Lorient as they won 2-0 in the early basement battle.

Youssef Ait Bennasser and Maurice Dale netted as Lorient slipped to their fourth defeat in their opening four games.

Nancy clinched their first win of the season following three straight defeats.

Benjamin Moukandjo missed a fine chance for the hosts in the first half before Monaco loanee Ait Bennasser put the visitors in front after 32 minutes.

Dale wrapped up the win with two minutes left as Nancy condemned Lorient to another loss.