“Mamadou Koné fires home from the center of the box to give Lorient a shock lead against the run of play.”
Pivotal“Lens make a triple substitution, throwing on Arthur Avom, Ibrahima Baldé, and Théo Le Bris in search of an equalizer.”
“Souleymane Sagnan picks up a late yellow card for a foul as Lorient's players show signs of fatigue defending their lead.”
Lens
Lorient
Outstanding performance
Lorient•GoalkeeperLens controlled almost every facet of this match statistically, out-shooting Lorient 15-6, dominating possession at 56%, and racking up 58 dangerous attacks to Lorient's 26, yet found themselves with nothing to show for it. Abdallah Sima's missed header in the 49th minute proved costly, as moments later his foul gifted Lorient a free kick in their own defensive half that eventually led to Mamadou Koné's decisive strike just five minutes later. Lens threw everyone forward in response, making six substitutions in the second half including Odsonne Édouard and Florian Sotoca in a desperate search for an equalizer, but Lorient's back line held firm behind five saves from their goalkeeper. The result is a damaging one for Lens given their dominance on the ball and territory, while Lorient's defensive resilience and single moment of quality proved the difference in a match that statistically should have gone the other way.
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Ibrahima Baldé from Lorient attempts a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes close and misses to the left. He was assisted by Jean-Victor Makengo with a through ball.
Jean-Victor Makengo from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Michal Skóras of Lens.
Odsonne Édouard from Lens misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. Florian Sotoca provided the assist with a cross.
Isak Jensen from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Souleymane Sagnan of Lens.
Souleymane SagnanYellow CardSouleymane Sagnan from Lens receives a yellow card for a foul.
Corner awarded to Lens after Yvon Mvogo concedes.
Attempt saved. Florian Thauvin from Lens has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Attempt missed. Arthur Avom from Lorient takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close, but it goes to the left. Ibrahima Baldé provided the assist.
Attempt missed by Andrija Bulatovic from Lens, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt saved. Michaël Cuisance from Lens has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Yvon Mvogo from Lorient saves it in the bottom right corner.
Jean-Victor Makengo from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Michal Skóras of Lens.
Michal Skóras from Lens receives a yellow card for a foul.
Corner awarded to Lens after Yvon Mvogo concedes.
Substitution for Lorient: Isak Jensen comes on for Gabin Bernardeau.
Gabin Bernardeau from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Andrija Bulatovic from Lens commits a foul.
Substitution for Lens: Florian Sotoca comes on for Ruben Aguilar.
Substitution for Lens: Odsonne Édouard comes on for Thorgan Hazard.
Foul committed by Montassar Talbi of Lorient.
Abdallah Sima from Lens wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Lorient: Théo Le Bris comes on for Panos Katseris.
Substitution for Lorient: Ibrahima Baldé comes on for Mamadou Koné.
Substitution for Lorient: Arthur Avom comes on for Noah Mbamba.
Dembo Sylla from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Thorgan Hazard from Lens commits a foul.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Noah Mbamba from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Abdallah Sima from Lens commits a foul.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Yvon Mvogo from Lorient.
Thorgan Hazard from Lens has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked.
Attempt saved. Yvon Mvogo from Lorient saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Andrija Bulatovic of Lens, which was aimed at the center of the goal.
Substitution for Lens: Andrija Bulatovic comes on for Yacine Titraoui due to an injury.
Substitution for Lens: Michaël Cuisance comes on for Amadou Haidara.
Corner awarded to Lens after a concession by Panos Katseris.
Attempt missed by Jean-Victor Makengo from Lorient with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Florian Thauvin of Lens.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Jean-Victor Makengo from Lorient wins a free kick on the left wing.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Yacine Titraoui from Lens.
Jean-Victor Makengo from Lorient.
Kyllian Antonio from Lens is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
assist: Panos Katseris
Goal! Lorient takes the lead 1-0 against Lens with a right-footed shot from Mamadou Koné from the center of the box.
Noah Mbamba from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Abdallah Sima from Lens commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Abdallah Sima from Lens heads the ball from the center of the box.
Arsène Kouassi from Lorient is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ruben Aguilar from Lens commits a foul.
Mamadou Koné from Lorient commits a foul.
Kyllian Antonio from Lens wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the score at Lens 0, Lorient 0.
Foul by Gabin Bernardeau of Lorient.
Michal Skóras from Lens wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jean-Victor Makengo of Lorient.
Yacine Titraoui from Lens is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
The first half ends with the score at Lens 0, Lorient 0.
Noah Mbamba from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Amadou Haidara of Lens.
Attempt saved. Amadou Haidara from Lens has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but Yvon Mvogo from Lorient saves it in the center of the goal.
Ruben Aguilar of Lens is caught offside.
Kyllian Antonio's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Abdallah Sima from Lens has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Ismaëlo Ganiou's header from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Florian Thauvin's cross.
Corner awarded to Lens after Nathaniel Adjei concedes.
Attempt missed. Amadou Haidara from Lens heads the ball from the center of the box after a corner.
Lens win a corner after Panos Katseris concedes.
Lens win a corner after Panos Katseris concedes.
Lens win a corner after Nathaniel Adjei concedes.
Ruben Aguilar from Lens commits a foul.
Nathaniel Adjei from Lorient is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Panos Katseris from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Yacine Titraoui of Lens.
Florian Thauvin from Lens misses a header from the center of the box, going close but missing the top left corner. Abdallah Sima provided the assist with a cross.
Attempt saved. Mamadou Koné from Lorient has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Abdallah Sima from Lens commits a foul.
Dembo Sylla from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Yacine Titraoui from Lens commits a foul.
Mamadou Koné from Lorient wins a free kick on the right wing.
Yacine Titraoui from Lens receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ruben Aguilar from Lens commits a foul.
Jean-Victor Makengo from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Lens: Souleymane Sagnan comes on for Matthieu Udol due to an injury.
Ruben Aguilar's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Michal Skóras with a cross.
Foul committed by Yacine Titraoui of Lens.
Noah Cadiou from Lorient wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Nathaniel AdjeiYellow CardNathaniel Adjei from Lorient receives a yellow card.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Matthieu Udol from Lens.
Foul committed by Jean-Victor Makengo from Lorient.
Yacine Titraoui from Lens wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Corner awarded to Lens after a concession by Dembo Sylla.
Florian Thauvin from Lens has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Yvon Mvogo of Lorient. The attempt was assisted by Michal Skóras.
Noah Cadiou from Lorient misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Thorgan Hazard is caught offside for Lens.
Attempt saved. Panos Katseris from Lorient has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved.
First half begins.
Lens host struggling Lorient looking to respond immediately after their first defeat of the season at Strasbourg. With home advantage and a stronger squad on paper, Lens enter as clear favorites against a Lorient side still finding its feet after summer squad rebuilding.
