English
Lens defeated Montpellier 2-0 in a match played at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens on December 8th, 2024, corresponding to matchday 14 of Ligue 1. The match, refereed by Mathieu Vernice, was characterized by Lens’ greater possession (56%) and a higher number of shots (17 for Lens, 8 for Montpellier).
Lens opened the scoring in the 39th minute with a goal from R. Labeau Lascary, assisted by M. Nzola. Montpellier received two yellow cards, to T. Savanier (43rd minute) and M. Sagnan (71st minute). Lens also received three yellow cards: F. Sotoca (80th minute), B. Samba (90th minute), and another yellow card. A goal by W. Said was disallowed for offside in the 83rd minute. In stoppage time, an own goal by B. Lecomte sealed the victory for Lens, securing a final 2-0 scoreline. Despite their superior possession and shots, Lens had to contend with several controversial plays and game situations that were resolved in their favour.
Substitutions montpellier: at minute 46 W. Khazri came in and A. Nordin went out., at minute 72 A. Adams came in and N. Maksimovic went out., at minute 84 G. Bares came in and J. Chotard went out., at minute 85 J. Ndiaye came in and J. Ferri went out.
Substitutions lens: at minute 60 N. El Aynaoui came in and A. Diouf went out., at minute 61 W. Said came in and M. Nzola went out., at minute 61 F. Sotoca came in and R. Labeau Lascary went out., at minute 76 D. Pereira da Costa came in and A. Fulgini went out., at minute 81 Jhoanner Chavez came in and F. Medina went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Lens
Titulares:
Montpellier
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