Lens and Lyon were unable to settle the score (0-0) on Sunday at the end of the fourth day of Ligue 1, while Reims pulled off a good move by winning in Nantes (2-1) a little earlier in the afternoon.
Lens, at home, missed an opportunity to keep up with Monaco and Marseille, 10 points each, but took sole 4th place in the championship with 8 points, ahead of Nantes, and remains unbeaten in Ligue 1.
For Lyon, defeated twice in the first two days, it is not a better accounting operation before receiving Olympique de Marseille next weekend during the Olympico.
Lyon will have to regret two goals disallowed for offside positions after a call to video assistance.
Gift Orban, preferred to Georges Mikautadze, at the forefront of the Lyon attack, deceived Brice Samba in the 10th minute and the 55th minute before seeing his goals ultimately disallowed.
After a good first half, the match lost a lot of intensity after the break.
Earlier in the afternoon, FC Nantes could also reach the Ligue 1 podium in the event of a victory over Reims.
Reims’ Japanese striker Junya Ito (l) in front of Nantes defender Jean-Kevin Duverne, September 15, 2024 in Nantes / Sebastien Salom-Gomis / AFP
Nantais started the match with a bang, opening the scoring through their Brazilian midfielder Douglas Augusto (28th), but Stade de Reims immediately recovered by equalising in the 34th minute with a header from Marshall Munetsi.
In an open match, the Japanese Keito Nakamura gave his team the victory in added time (2-1, 90th+1) while Nantes pushed to win the game.
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It’s a setback for Antoine Kombouaré’s men, unbeaten so far this season, and a godsend for Reims who will host PSG in Champagne next weekend.
During the first match of the day early in the afternoon, Rennes, who were on a run of two consecutive defeats, recovered at home by easily dominating Montpellier 3-0, decimated by ten absences.
The Bretons have reassured themselves before four perilous days, where they will face Lens, PSG, Monaco and Brest.
Rennes’ Ludovic Blas (r) and Rennes’ Falaye Sacko, September 15, 2024 in Rennes / Damien Meyer / AFP
Montpellier, still without 10 injured players, has been unable to cope in their absence and has recorded its third consecutive defeat. Montpellier will host Auxerre next Sunday, an opponent in the race for survival that MHSC seems likely to have to settle for this season.
Julien Stéphan’s players opened the scoring through Ludovic Blas, perfectly played in by Albert Gronbaek (24th). Arnaud Kalimuendo, with a header, served by Lorenz Assignon, made the score worse (35th) and Gronbaek definitively wrapped up the match with a beautiful solo move (60th).
In the last two matches of the day, Toulouse won 2-0 against Le Havre, thus signing their first victory this season and Angers won their first point by snatching a draw at Strasbourg (0-0).
– What were the key moments that led to the 0-0 draw between Lens and Lyon in their Ligue 1 match?
Ligue 1: Lens and Lyon Stalemate, Reims Shocks Nantes
The fourth day of Ligue 1 saw an exciting set of matches on Sunday, with Lens and Lyon failing to find the back of the net in a 0-0 draw, while Reims pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Nantes. Meanwhile, Rennes bounced back from two consecutive defeats with a convincing 3-0 win over Montpellier.
Lens and Lyon Share the Spoils
Lens, playing at home, missed an opportunity to keep pace with Monaco and Marseille, who are both tied on 10 points. However, the draw was enough to propel Lens to sole possession of 4th place in the championship with 8 points, ahead of Nantes. The team remains unbeaten in Ligue 1, with three draws and one win in their four matches so far.
Lyon, on the other hand, was left ruing two disallowed goals for offside positions, thanks to video assistance. Gift Orban, who started ahead of Georges Mikautadze, deceived Brice Samba in the 10th and 55th minutes, but his goals were ultimately ruled out. The match lost intensity in the second half, and Lyon was left to regret its missed opportunities.
Reims Stuns Nantes
Earlier in the afternoon, Reims pulled off a surprise 2-1 victory over Nantes, who was looking to reach the Ligue 1 podium with a win. Nantes started strong, opening the scoring through Brazilian midfielder Douglas Augusto in the 28th minute. However, Reims equalized immediately, with Marshall Munetsi scoring with a header in the 34th minute.
The match remained open until the very end, with Japanese striker Keito Nakamura scoring the winner for Reims in added time (2-1, 90th+1). This was a major setback for Nantes, who had been unbeaten this season, and a welcome boost for Reims, who will host PSG in Champagne next weekend.
Rennes Bounces Back
In the first match of the day, Rennes recovered from two consecutive defeats with a convincing 3-0 win over Montpellier, who was decimated by ten absences. The Bretons dominated the match, scoring three goals without reply to reassure themselves before a tough upcoming schedule, which includes matches against Lens, PSG, Monaco, and Brest.
Montpellier, on the other hand, has now lost three consecutive matches, and its absence crisis continues to take a toll on the team’s performance.
Key Takeaways
Lens and Lyon shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw, with Lyon seeing two goals disallowed for offside positions.
Reims pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Nantes, who was looking to reach the Ligue 1 podium.
Rennes bounced back from two consecutive defeats with a convincing 3-0 win over Montpellier.
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– How did the goalless draw between Lens and Lyon impact their positions in the Ligue 1 table?
Ligue 1: Lens and Lyon Play Out a Goalless Draw, While Reims Stun Nantes
The fourth day of the French Ligue 1 saw an exciting series of matches, with Lens and Lyon failing to score against each other, and Reims pulling off a stunning 2-1 victory over Nantes. Meanwhile, Rennes bounced back from two consecutive defeats to dominate Montpellier 3-0.
Lens and Lyon: A Goalless Affair
Lens, playing at home, had the opportunity to keep pace with Monaco and Marseille, who both have 10 points each. However, they were unable to capitalize on this chance, settling for a 0-0 draw against Lyon. Despite this, Lens retains sole possession of fourth place in the championship with 8 points, ahead of Nantes, and remains unbeaten in Ligue 1.
Lyon, on the other hand, had a disappointing outing, with two goals disallowed for offside positions after video assistance was called upon. Gift Orban, preferred to Georges Mikautadze, in the Lyon attack, deceived Brice Samba in the 10th and 55th minutes, only to see his goals ultimately disallowed.
The match lost intensity in the second half, with neither team able to break the deadlock. Lyon will have to regroup before facing Olympique de Marseille next weekend in the highly anticipated Olympico.
Reims Stun Nantes
Earlier in the afternoon, FC Nantes had the chance to climb to the Ligue 1 podium with a victory over Reims. However, the Canaries were stunned by a 2-1 defeat, thanks to a late winner from Japanese striker Keito Nakamura in added time.
Nantes started the match brightly, with Brazilian midfielder Douglas Augusto opening the scoring in the 28th minute. However, Stade de Reims quickly equalized through Marshall Munetsi’s header in the 34th minute. The match remained open until the end, with Nakamura’s strike securing the three points for Reims.
This result marks a setback for Antoine Kombouaré’s men, who were unbeaten until now this season. On the other hand, Reims will be thrilled with the win, which sets them up nicely for their encounter with PSG in Champagne next weekend.
Rennes Bounce Back
In the first match of the day, Rennes recovered from two consecutive defeats by dominating Montpellier 3-0. The Bretons were clinical in their attack, taking advantage of Montpellier’s ten absences due to injury.
Rennes will be relieved to have reassured themselves ahead of four perilous days, where they will face Lens, PSG, Monaco, and Brest. Montpellier, meanwhile, has recorded its third consecutive defeat and will need to regroup quickly to avoid slipping further down the table.
Stop for Nantes
Nantes’ defeat to Reims marks a setback for the Canaries, who were unbeaten until now this season. This loss drops them down the table, and they will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind.
What Were the Key Moments That Led to the 0-0 Draw Between Lens and Lyon?
The 0-0 draw between Lens and Lyon was a result of several key moments that ultimately led to a goalless affair. Two disallowed goals for offside positions, courtesy of video assistance, denied Lyon the opportunity to take the lead. Meanwhile, Lens was unable to capitalize on their home advantage, and the match lost intensity in the second half.
These results set the stage for an exciting week of Ligue 1 action, with several key matchups on the horizon. Monaco and Marseille will look to maintain their lead at the top of the table, while Lens, Lyon, and Reims will aim to keep pace in the chase for European spots.
