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Lens Triumphs Over Le Havre in Hard-Fought Match at Stade Océane
Le Havre, France – In a vibrant match corresponding to the second round of Ligue 1, Lens secured a victory in their visit to Stade Océane, overcoming Le Havre in a match marked by intensity and midfield battles.
Lens opened the scoring early, in the 9th minute, thanks to a penalty converted by W. Said. Lens’s pressure continued and R. Fofana extended the lead in the 40th minute with a goal stemming from a well-crafted play assisted by W. Said, bringing the score to a comfortable 2 to 0 before halftime. However, Le Havre did not give up and managed to reduce the deficit just before the end of the first half with a goal by F. Doucoure in the 45th minute, leaving the game open for the second half.
The second half was intense, with both teams seeking control of the ball. Le Havre, with 57% possession, tried to create scoring opportunities, totaling 15 shots, although only 5 of them managed to be directed on target. Lens, with a more direct style of play, defended solidly and sought to exploit spaces on the counterattack. The match was marked by intensity in the midfield, reflected in the 17 fouls committed by Le Havre and the 16 by Lens. The contest was spiced up by three yellow cards for Le Havre and one for Lens. Ultimately, the score did not change further, and Lens took all three points from Le Havre.
Substitutions lens: at minute 59 F. Sylla came in and M. Sangare went out., at minute 73 F. Thauvin came in and F. Sotoca went out., at minute 73 R. Fofana came in and M. Guilavogui went out., at minute 89 W. Said came in and A. Bulatovic went out.
Substitutions le havre: at minute 63 F. Doucoure came in and Y. Namli went out., at minute 63 R. Ndiaye came in and A. Toure went out., at minute 73 A. Samatta came in and F. Mambimbi went out., at minute 84 Y. Kechta came in and G. Kyeremeh went out., at minute 84 A. Sangante came in and S. Ebonog went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Le Havre
Lens
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