2023-05-12 20:31:48
This is the end of this meeting!
Lens won against Reims (2-1), thanks to goals from Polish midfielder Przemyslaw Frankowski from the penalty spot (40th) and Ivorian midfielder Seko Fofana (55th) on one side, against an achievement by English striker Folarin Balogun on penalty (23rd) on the other. Austrian defender Kevin Danso was directly sent off (19th). In the classification of the French championship, Lens, second, comes back to three points behind the leader PSG and relegates OM to five points! Reims remains tenth.
Samba recovers the ball
But there is time for Reims, who are pushing to equalise.
Lens is heroic
In the area, Atangana Edoa shoots from the right, but Gradit blocks it. From a distance, Munetsi insists, from the left, but Fofana counters him. Atangana Edoa gets a new corner for his side.
Additional time…
… four minutes minimum! In the box, Balogun tries a header, but Frankowski blocks it.
Last change in Lens
Fulgini replaces Thomasson.
Zeneli does not fit
On this new corner, Zeneli, from afar, strikes from the right, but it’s off target.
And a new corner!
New corner for Reims, which does not manage to exploit them well. A new one obtained by Atangana Edoa.
And eleven for Reims
Eleventh corner for Reims who lay siege to the Lens goal. Zeneli got it.
Third and fourth changes at Reims
Cadjus and Busi are replaced by Atangana Edoa and Touré.
Reims does not stop
The corners continue to follow. This time, it is Abdelhamid who gets one.
Reims chain the corners
But Lens is not in danger. This time, it’s Sierhuis who gets one for his family, then another just after.
And eight
Eighth corner for Reims, thanks to Munetsi, against zero for Lens.
Frankowski au coup franc
His shot from the right lands in the wall, countered by Sierhuis. Behind, Onana is offside.
The ball is for…
Reims (57% possession against 43% for Lens).
Samba is watchful
On this corner, Sierhuis, at close range, strikes from the right, but Samba intervenes and concedes a new corner.
Another corner for Reims
Busi gets it for his side, who can’t equalize.
Coaching time in Reims
Flips and Matusiwa come out. Zeneli and Sierhuis enter.
No penalty!
The referee returns and indicates that there will be no penalty. The yellow card, initially against Samba, is finally against Balogun, for simulation.
The VAR calls the referee!
The referee is called to go and check the images himself.
New penalty for Reims!!
Balogun rushes to the goal and infiltrates the surface, before falling, in contact with Samba. The referee designates the penalty spot again!
Reims insists
Reims even gets a new corner, thanks to Busi.
First game change
For Lens, Haidara replaces Machado.
Reims chain the strikes
In the area, Cadjus hits from the right, but it’s off target. Matusiwa, from a distance, insists, but it is above.
Yellow card against Flips
Flips is cautioned after a foul on Openda. He was not under threat of suspension.
Balogun blames himself
This corner kick is taken from right to left. Balogun slips. Abdelhamid, in the area, strikes from the left, but Abdul Samed blocks it. Balogun then insists, but it’s over.
New corner for Reims
Matusiwa, right side, strong cross, but Samba diverts the ball for a corner.
Sotoca shows up
After a set piece, Sotoca is found in the box. His head is out of frame.
Reims reacts
At the entrance to the surface, Balogun takes his chance from the right, but it is countered by Medina. Ito, right side, crosses then, but his ball is deflected for a corner.
And six for Fofana
Fofana scores his sixth Ligue 1 goal of the season.
Fofana reverses everything!!!
After a good serve from Machado, Fofana transplanted in the axis. Completely alone, at the entrance to the surface, he adjusts Diouf, with a strike from the right! The doorman of Reims did not move!
Samba to the test of the ball
Served in the area, Balogun strikes from the right, but it is without danger for Samba.
Warning for Frankowski
After a foul on Cadjust, Frankowski is cautioned. He will soon be suspended.
Openda on its way
In the area, on the left, Openda strikes again from the right, but it remains without danger for Diouf.
New strike from Cadjus
At the entrance to the area, Cadjus takes his chance with the right, but it’s missed.
Already a lensoise strike
After a high recovery, Sotoca then launches Openda. On the right side, in the area, the striker strikes from the right, but it is captured by Diouf.
It’s time for the second period!
The kick-off was given and Lens engaged.
It’s halftime!
At the end of the first 45 minutes of play, Lens and Reims are tied (1-1), with a goal from Polish midfielder Przemyslaw Frankowski from the penalty spot (40th) on one side, against a goal from English striker Folarin Balogun on penalty (23rd) on the other. Austrian Lens defender Kevin Danso was directly expelled (19th).
The Lensois take their time
Before the break, Samba does not rush, before restarting his own.
Additional time…
… two minutes minimum.
Lens grows
Before the break, Lens tries to reverse the situation.
Fifth goal for Frankowski
Frankowski scores his fifth Ligue 1 goal of the season.
Lens, at ten, is back!!!!
Frankowski takes care of this penalty and transforms it, from the right, full axis!!! Diouf had gone to his right…
The VAR confirms!
The VAR is not long before confirming that the fault has indeed taken place in the area. Penalty confirmed for Lens!
Penalty for Lens!
After a foul by Agbadou on Thomasson, at the edge of the area, the referee designates the penalty spot!
First yellow card out
After a foul on Fofana, Abdelhamid is warned. He will soon be suspended.
Flips shows herself
In the surface, Flips strikes from the right, but it’s too crossed.
It’s a matter of chance
After a cross from the right, Ito, in the area, tries to uncross his head, but his ball flies wide.
Lens 2, Reims 4
This is the record in terms of shots, for the moment.
Reims is on the attack
The Rémois even get a corner, thanks to Balogun.
Diouf is vigilant
After a free kick, Thomasson, in the area, tries a header, but Diouf can catch this ball.
The Lensois public always at the rendezvous
Now outnumbered and led, Lens can always count on its audience.
Possession of the ball is for…
Lens (55% against 45% for Reims).
And 19!
Balogun scores his 19th goal of the season in Ligue 1.
Reims takes the lead!!!
Balogun takes care of this penalty and transforms it with a strike from the right!!! Samba had dived to the right side, to the right, but he is beaten!
The VAR confirms!
Penalty confirmed, red card confirmed… The Lensois Danso leaves its partners!
Danso is excluded!!!!
Double penalty against Lens! Danso is excluded and Lens will finish at ten!
Penalty for Reims!!
Munetsi goes for goal and infiltrates the area. He then collapses on contact with Danso. The referee does not hesitate and designates the penalty spot!
Cadju chooses the strike
In the area, Cadjus shot from inside the right, but it was safe for Samba, who grabbed the ball.
Lens can’t do it
Lens has the ball well, but struggles to create danger. Opposite, Reims is very well in place.
Conditions are deteriorating
The rain has intensified, for a few minutes now.
A not dangerous corner
This corner kick is taken from right to left. Agbadou, served in the area, tries a header, but his ball flies over.
First attempt for Reims
At the entrance to the surface, Ito strikes from the right. His ball goes over. He was deflected by Fofana and Reims gets a corner.
Diouf in two stages
From a distance, Openda unleashes a first strike from the right. On his right, Diouf quickly lies down on the ground and intervenes, before grabbing the ball in two stages.
Let’s go for the first period!
The kick-off was given and Reims engaged.
Un duel Openda-Balogun?
Since the start of this Ligue 1 season, Lens’ top scorer has been Belgian striker Lois Openda (23), who has already scored 19 goals and also delivered three assists. On the side of Reims, it is the English striker Folarin Balogun (21 years old), with already 18 goals scored but also two assists delivered.
Reims, to get back
For its part, Reims (twelve wins, fourteen draws, eight defeats) is tenth (as away) with 50 points, the seventh worst attack (41 goals scored) and the fourth best defense, tied with PSG (35 goals conceded). A victory and the club would be back in eighth place.
Lens, to put pressure on PSG
In the Ligue 1 standings, Lens (21 wins, nine draws, four losses) is second (but leader at home) with 72 points, the fifth best attack, tied with Lyon (57 goals scored) and the best defense ( 26 goals conceded). A victory and the club would be three points behind the leader, PSG. Marseille, third, would be relegated to five units.
Reims must rediscover the taste for travel
Reims’ last away victory dates back to April 2. It was in Ligue 1, on the lawn of Nantes (0-3). Since then, in the elite, the club has made two new trips, for a record of two defeats.
Reims recovers
In Ligue 1, Reims had a draw and then three defeats. But, last Saturday, the club recovered, against Lille (1-0).
Lens, an almost impregnable lair
This season, Lens have lost only once at home. It was February 1, against Nice (0-1). Since that date, in its lair and in Ligue 1, the club has had five wins and one draw.
Lens is in good shape
Of its last eleven meetings in Ligue 1, Lens has lost only once. It was April 15, on the lawn of PSG (3-1). For also two draws and eight wins including three in his last three outings.
New game undecided?
In the first leg, on September 4, Reims and Lens then parted ways in a draw (1-1), with a goal from English striker Folarin Balogun (71st) on one side, against an achievement by Belgian striker Lois Openda (82nd) on the other.
Jérémie Pignard at the whistle
At the Bollaert-Delelis stadium in Lens, the referee of the match will be Jérémie Pignard.
The eleven of Reims
Diouf – Foket, Agbadou, Abdelhamid, Busi – Munetsi, Matusiwa – Ito, Cajuste, Flips – Balogun
The composition of RC Lens has fallen
This is Abdul Samed’s return from suspension
Samba- Gradit, Dance, Medina – Frankowski, Abdul Samed, Flying, Machado – Sotoca, Openda, Thomasson
The complete program of the 35th day
We will end on Sunday with OM-Angers
Hello everyone and welcome to the live Lens-Reims
There are four left. Four days to complete the 2022-2023 Ligue 1 season. Make way for the 35th day of the championship which opens this Friday at Bollaert, with the match between Lens and Reims from 9 p.m.
The Lensois come out of a very big blow against OM, which allowed them to recover second place in the standings with two points more than the Marseillais. Which also means that the slightest misstep could be costly in the race for the Champions League. Best home team this season, Lens wants to continue against the 10th in Ligue 1, which has little to play for.
Another small issue also: the race for the status of top scorer in the championship this season. Even if it looks a bit complicated for Loïs Openda, fourth with 19 goals, behind the Mbappé-Lacazette duo (24 goals) and Jonathan David (21).
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