“Adil Bourabaa gives Le Mans the lead with a close-range header after a fast break, capitalizing on a Lens free-kick conceded in their own defensive half.”
Pivotal“Lucas Calodat doubles Le Mans's lead with a left-footed finish from the six-yard box on the break, moments after Thauvin had been denied twice.”
Pivotal“Abdallah Sima pulls one back for Lens with a header in stoppage time, giving them a lifeline right before halftime.”
Pivotal“Franjo Ivanović, on at halftime, completes the comeback with a header to level the match at 2-2 just minutes into the second half.”
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Le Mans
Lens
Outstanding performance
Le Mans•MidfielderLe Mans looked in control after Adil Bourabaa's header and Lucas Calodat's quick-break finish put them 2-0 up inside 44 minutes, capitalizing on Lens's sloppy start that included three yellow cards in the opening half hour. But Lens responded almost instantly, with Abdallah Sima heading home right before the break to make it 2-1, then Franjo Ivanović - introduced at halftime - continuing the momentum with another headed goal just six minutes into the second half to level it at 2-2. Lens actually edged the underlying numbers with more shots (15 to 12) and shots on target (6 to 4), plus a dominant 8-3 corner count, suggesting their pressure was building even before the goals arrived. For Le Mans, sitting mid-table, the result stings as two points slipped away after a promising start; for Lens, with title aspirations in the background, showing the character to fight back from two goals down on the road will be seen as a valuable response, even if their poor form continues to be a concern.
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The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Thorgan Hazard from Lens commits a foul.
Habib Diallo from Le Mans is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Florian Thauvin from Lens has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's blocked.
Matthieu Udol from Lens wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Daouda Traoré of Le Mans.
Attempt saved. Florian Thauvin from Lens has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
Habib Diallo from Le Mans is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jean-Clair Todibo of Lens.
Thorgan Hazard from Lens wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Daouda Traoré of Le Mans.
Lens is called offside as Mezian Mesloub is caught in an offside position.
Andrija Bulatovic from Lens wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alexandre Lauray of Le Mans.
Mezian Mesloub from Lens wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alexandre Lauray of Le Mans.
Corner awarded to Lens after Raúl Torrente concedes.
Thorgan Hazard from Lens hits the bar with a right-footed shot from outside the box during a direct free kick.
Attempt missed. Mezian Mesloub from Lens took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box after a set piece situation.
Thorgan Hazard from Lens wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Djibril Sidibé of Le Mans.
VAR decision: No penalty for Lens.
Substitution for Le Mans: Raúl Torrente comes on for Samuel Yohou.
Substitution for Lens: Thorgan Hazard comes on for Abdallah Sima.
Lucas Calodat from Le Mans commits a handball.
Djibril Sidibé from Le Mans misses an attempt with a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending it too high. The chance was created by Alexandre Lauray, who provided a cross after a corner.
Attempt blocked. Daouda Traoré from Le Mans has his right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
Corner awarded to Le Mans after Kyllian Antonio concedes.
Attempt saved. Louis Mafouta's header from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner, assisted by Alexandre Lauray.
Abdallah Sima from Lens commits a handball.
Foul committed by Jean-Clair Todibo of Lens.
Louis Mafouta from Le Mans is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Lens after a concession by Samuel Yohou.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Le Mans: Daouda Traoré comes on for Jean Vercruysse.
Substitution for Le Mans: Habib Diallo comes on for Dame Gueye.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Djibril Sidibé from Le Mans.
Substitution for Le Mans: Alexandre Lauray comes on for Lucas Bretelle.
Kyllian Antonio from Lens wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jean Vercruysse of Le Mans.
Franjo Ivanovic from Lens wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Adil Bourabaa from Le Mans commits a foul.
Abdallah Sima from Lens has his left-footed shot from the center of the box blocked.
Rayan Bamba of Le Mans is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Jean-Clair Todibo from Lens heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the right. He was assisted by Florian Thauvin, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Corner awarded to Lens after a concession by Samuel Yohou.
Abdallah Sima from Lens is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Rayan Bamba from Le Mans commits a foul.
Substitution for Lens: Jean-Clair Todibo comes on for Jonathan Gradit.
Adil Bourabaa from Le Mans misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by Rayan Bamba.
Lucas Bretelle from Le Mans is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Abdallah Sima from Lens commits a foul.
Florian ThauvinYellow CardFlorian Thauvin of Lens receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Florian Thauvin commits a foul for Lens.
Djibril Sidibé from Le Mans wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Ruben Aguilar
Goal! Franjo Ivanovic scores for Lens with a header from the center of the box. The match is now 2-2 against Le Mans.
Attempt saved. Kyllian Antonio from Lens has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Ewan Hatfout from Le Mans saves it in the top left corner. The shot was assisted by Ruben Aguilar.
Abdallah Sima of Lens is caught offside.
Franjo Ivanovic from Lens commits a foul.
Lucas Bretelle from Le Mans is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Lens: Mezian Mesloub comes on for Michal Skóras.
Substitution for Lens: Franjo Ivanovic comes on for Odsonne Édouard.
Substitution for Le Mans: Djibril Sidibé comes on for Noa Boissé.
The second half begins with the score at Le Mans 2, Lens 1.
Substitution for Lens: Amadou Haidara comes on for Michaël Cuisance.
The first half ends with Le Mans leading Lens 2-1.
assist: Florian Thauvin
Goal! Abdallah Sima scores for Lens with a header from the center of the box. The score is now Le Mans 2, Lens 1.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
assist: Adil Ali Mohamed Bourabaa
Goal! Le Mans lead 2-0 against Lens. Lucas Calodat scores for Le Mans with a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box after a quick break.
Attempt saved. Florian Thauvin from Lens has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that is saved.
Attempt saved. Florian Thauvin from Lens has a header from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Michal Skóras with a cross.
Florian Thauvin's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Odsonne Édouard.
Offside called against Lens. Michal Skóras is caught offside.
Andrija BulatovicYellow CardAndrija Bulatovic from Lens receives a yellow card for a foul.
Lucas Bretelle from Le Mans wins a free kick on the right wing.
Andrija Bulatovic from Lens commits a foul.
Florian Thauvin from Lens has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked. He was assisted by Andrija Bulatovic.
Corner awarded to Lens after a concession by Harold Voyer.
Lens wins a corner after Lucas Calodat concedes.
Attempt missed. Jean Vercruysse from Le Mans takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box but misses to the left after a fast break.
Louis Mafouta from Le Mans hits the woodwork with a header from very close range.
Goal! Le Mans leads 1-0 against Lens. Adil Bourabaa scores for Le Mans with a header from very close range after a fast break.
Dame Gueye from Le Mans is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Jonathan Gradit from Lens commits a foul.
Ruben Aguilar from Lens wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Lucas Bretelle of Le Mans.
Michal Skóras from Lens wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jean Vercruysse of Le Mans.
Jean VercruysseYellow CardJean Vercruysse from Le Mans receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Jean Vercruysse from Le Mans has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Attempt saved. Lucas Calodat from Le Mans has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Robin Risser from Lens.
Le Mans wins a corner after Robin Risser concedes.
Adil Bourabaa from Le Mans commits a foul.
Matthieu Udol from Lens wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Louis Mafouta of Le Mans.
Kyllian Antonio from Lens is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay in the match at Le Mans.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Corner awarded to Le Mans after a concession by Jonathan Gradit.
Michaël CuisanceYellow CardMichaël Cuisance from Lens receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Michaël Cuisance from Lens commits a foul.
Lucas Bretelle from Le Mans is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Dame Gueye from Le Mans shoots with his right foot from the center of the box, but it goes too high. The cross was assisted by Lucas Calodat.
Florian Thauvin from Lens is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Adil Bourabaa from Le Mans commits a foul.
Noa BoisséYellow CardNoa Boissé from Le Mans receives a yellow card for a foul.
Florian Thauvin from Lens is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Noa Boissé of Le Mans.
Corner awarded to Lens after Noa Boissé concedes.
Attempt missed. Jonathan Gradit from Lens heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. Florian Thauvin provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Andrija Bulatovic from Lens wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Adil Bourabaa from Le Mans commits a foul.
Lens win a corner after Harold Voyer concedes.
Lucas Bretelle from Le Mans commits a handball.
Rayan Bamba's left-footed shot from the right side of the box for Le Mans is blocked. Noa Boissé provided the assist.
Ruben Aguilar from Lens commits a foul.
Lucas Calodat from Le Mans is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed by Florian Thauvin from Lens, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Corner awarded to Lens after a concession by Samuel Yohou.
First half begins.
Le Mans host a Lens side buzzing from a dramatic stoppage-time Champions League comeback but limping through Ligue 1 with back-to-back defeats. Both teams sit in the lower half of the table, making this a crucial early-season clash to arrest slipping form.
