5 – 1
“Thauvin breaks the deadlock with a precise right-footed finish from the right side of the penalty area”
Pivotal“Édouard doubles Lens advantage with a right-footed strike from the center of the box, assisted by Thauvin”
Pivotal“Sangaré finds the top right corner with a spectacular left-footed strike from outside the penalty area”
Pivotal“Édouard completes his brace with another clinical finish, placing the ball into the left corner from Thauvin's through ball”
“Machine provides a consolation goal for Angers, firing into the top right corner from Raolisoa's cross”
Lens
Angers SCO
Outstanding performance
Lens•AttackerLens produced a dominant display at home, overwhelming Angers with a clinical attacking performance that was effectively decided within the opening 48 minutes. Florian Thauvin was the architect of the victory, providing assists for two of Odsonne Édouard's goals while also finding the net himself to open the scoring. Édouard's brace showcased his clinical finishing, converting from close range after being expertly set up by Thauvin's creativity. The result maintains Lens's strong form and keeps them firmly in contention at the top of Ligue 1, while Angers' defensive frailties were brutally exposed in a match that quickly spiraled out of control after the early breakthrough.
How entertaining was this match?
Opportunity wasted. Lilian Raolisoa from Angers attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be six minutes of stoppage time.
Ismaëlo Ganiou from Lens committed a foul.
Ismaëlo Ganiou from Lens committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted. Matthieu Udol from Lens attempted a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Marius Courcoul from Angers committed a foul.
Andrija Bulatovic from Lens has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity wasted. Lilian Raolisoa from Angers attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Opportunity wasted. Allan Saint-Maximin from Lens attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Fodé Sylla.
Missed opportunity! Jordan Lefort from Angers took a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed the target following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Angers after Robin Risser allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity wasted. Matthieu Udol from Lens attempted a header from just a few meters out, but it narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Andrija Bulatovic, who delivered a precise cross.
Rayan Fofana from Lens was awarded a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Jordan Lefort from Angers committed a foul.
Substitution for Angers: Pierrick Capelle replaces Branco van den Boomen.
Substitution for Lens: Fodé Sylla replaces Adrien Thomasson.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Rayan Fofana from Lens takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Oumar Pona from Angers makes a save in the bottom right corner. The assist came from Abdallah Sima.
Corner awarded to Lens after Jordan Lefort allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Lens after a play that resulted in a deflection off Jordan Lefort.
Malang Sarr from Lens has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Harouna Djibirin from Angers committed a foul.
assist: Abdallah Sima
Goal! Lens leads Angers 5-1. Matthieu Udol scores with a left-footed shot from within the six-yard box, placing it perfectly into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Abdallah Sima, who delivered a precise cross.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Substitution for Angers: Harouna Djibirin comes on to replace Lanroy Machine due to an injury.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Lanroy Machine from Angers.
Substitution for Angers: Dan Sinaté replaces Florent Hanin.
Substitution for Angers: Marius Courcoul comes on to replace Haris Belkebla.
Substitution for Lens: Rayan Fofana comes on to replace Florian Sotoca.
Substitution for Lens: Allan Saint-Maximin replaces Odsonne Édouard.
Substitution for Lens: Abdallah Sima replaces Florian Thauvin.
Florian Sotoca from Lens had a great opportunity but couldn't convert it. He headed the ball from the center of the box, narrowly missing the top right corner. The assist came from Saud Abdulhamid, who delivered a precise cross.
Offside call against Angers. Lanroy Machine has been caught in an offside position.
Offside call against Angers. Lanroy Machine has been caught in an offside position.
The attempt is thwarted. Amine Sbaï from Angers fires a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's blocked.
Saud Abdulhamid from Lens committed a foul.
Saud Abdulhamid from Lens committed a foul.
assist: Lilian Raolisoa
Goal! Lens leads Angers 4-1. Lanroy Machine from Angers fires a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball into the top right corner of the net. The assist came from Lilian Raolisoa, who delivered a precise cross.
Offside call against Angers. Lanroy Machine is caught in an offside position.
Offside call against Angers. Lanroy Machine is caught in an offside position.
Corner kick awarded to Lens after Ousmane Camara allowed the ball to go out of play.
Substitution for Angers: Lilian Raolisoa replaces Louis Mouton.
Missed opportunity! Malang Sarr from Lens took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it narrowly missed to the left.
Opportunity squandered. Saud Abdulhamid from Lens attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Lens after Haris Belkebla allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Lens after Ousmane Camara allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Lens after Ousmane Camara allowed the ball to go out.
assist: Florian Thauvin
Goal! Lens leads Angers 4-0. Odsonne Édouard scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it into the left corner. The assist came from Florian Thauvin, who delivered a precise through ball.
Missed opportunity! Louis Mouton from Angers attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Florent Hanin, who delivered a cross.
Substitution for Lens: Andrija Bulatovic comes on to replace Mamadou Sangaré.
The second half is underway with Lens leading Angers 3-0.
The first half has concluded with Lens leading Angers 3-0.
Opportunity wasted. Louis Mouton of Angers attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area after a quick counterattack.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Corner kick awarded to Angers, following a foul by Malang Sarr.
The attempt is denied. Lanroy Machine from Angers fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Louis Mouton.
Florian Sotoca from Lens had a great opportunity but his right-footed shot from outside the penalty area sailed over the goal. The assist came from Mamadou Sangaré.
Another offensive effort underway. Yassin Belkhdim from Angers takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Robin Risser from Lens makes a save in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Marius Louër, who delivered a cross.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Odsonne Édouard from Lens takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper, Oumar Pona from Angers, makes a save right in front of the goal. The assist comes from Florian Thauvin.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Yassin Belkhdim from Angers takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved in the bottom right corner by Robin Risser from Lens. The assist comes from Branco van den Boomen.
assist: Adrien Thomasson
Goal! Lens leads Angers 3-0. Mamadou Sangaré scores with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Adrien Thomasson.
A shot is deflected. Mamadou Sangaré from Lens attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Florian Thauvin.
Offside call against Angers. Lanroy Machine is caught in an offside position.
Yassin Belkhdim from Angers has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Matthieu Udol from Lens committed a foul.
Saud Abdulhamid committed a foul against a player from Lens.
Amine Sbaï from Angers has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to Lens after Oumar Pona allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive play unfolds. Mamadou Sangaré from Lens takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Amine Sbaï from Angers takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area. However, Robin Risser from Lens makes a crucial save, diving to his left. The assist came from Branco van den Boomen.
assist: Florian Thauvin
Goal! Lens leads Angers 2-0. Odsonne Édouard scores with a right-footed shot from the middle of the box into the center of the net, assisted by Florian Thauvin.
Missed opportunity! Odsonne Édouard from Lens took a right-footed shot from inside the six-yard box, aiming for the left side, but it went just wide. The assist came from Matthieu Udol.
Matthieu Udol from Lens earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Yassin Belkhdim from Angers committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Lens.
Florian Sotoca from Lens attempts a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it gets deflected.
Ousmane Camara from Angers has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Adrien Thomasson from Lens committed a foul.
Yassin Belkhdim from Angers committed a foul.
Florian Sotoca from Lens was awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Opportunity wasted! Ismaëlo Ganiou from Lens attempted a header from the middle of the box but failed to convert. The assist came from Malang Sarr following a corner kick.
Opportunity squandered. Malang Sarr from Lens attempted a header from the center of the penalty area following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Lens after Marius Louër allowed the ball to go out of play.
assist: Saud Abdulhamid
Goal! Lens takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Angers. Florian Thauvin scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Saud Abdulhamid from Lens.
Missed opportunity. Haris Belkebla from Angers attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Lanroy Machine, who set him up with a header.
The attempt is thwarted. Louis Mouton from Angers fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Florent Hanin.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Amine Sbaï from Angers takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Robin Risser from Lens makes a save, diving to his left. The assist came from Branco van den Boomen.
The attempt is thwarted. Florian Thauvin from Lens takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Saud Abdulhamid.
Florian Sotoca from Lens had a great opportunity but couldn't convert it. He attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide. The assist came from Adrien Thomasson, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Lens after a play that resulted in a foul by Jordan Lefort.
Marius Louër from Angers has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Matthieu Udol from Lens committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted! Louis Mouton from Angers attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but failed to convert. The cross was delivered by Florent Hanin.
Florian Sotoca from Lens had a great opportunity but his right-footed shot from over 35 yards sails over the bar.
The opening half is underway...
