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Lens Secures Victory in Angers in a Dynamic Match
Angers, France – In a vibrant match played at the Stade Raymond-Kopa, Lens secured a victory against Angers. The visiting team demonstrated greater ball control, with 55% possession, and generated a higher number of goal-scoring opportunities, reflected in their 16 total shots. Angers, on the other hand, fought with 45% possession and sought to convert with 7 shots.
F. Thauvin was the standout player for Lens, scoring two goals. The first came in the 45th minute, assisted by O. Edouard, opening the scoring just before halftime. Thauvin extended the lead in the 74th minute, this time with an assist from S. Baidoo. Angers responded with a goal from H. Djibirin in the 76th minute, but it was not enough to equalize the score.
The match also had moments of tension, with a yellow card for R. Aguilar of Lens in the 49th minute and another for H. Belkebla of Angers in the 89th minute. Lens dominated in corner kicks, with 8 compared to Angers’ 2. The referee, Guillaume Paradis, had his work cut out for him managing a match with a total of 18 fouls (11 from Lens and 7 from Angers).
Substitutions angers: at minute 58 H. Abdelli came in and L. Raolisoa went out., at minute 64 L. Mouton came in and P. Peter went out., at minute 64 C. Arcus came in and H. Djibirin went out., at minute 71 J. Ekomie came in and F. Hanin went out., at minute 71 Y. Belkhdim came in and M. Courcoul went out.
Substitutions lens: at minute 70 W. Said came in and F. Sotoca went out., at minute 78 R. Aguilar came in and S. Abdulhamid went out., at minute 78 O. Edouard came in and A. Sima went out., at minute 90 M. Udol came in and D. Machado went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Angers
Lens
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