Match report

Lens Defeats Auxerre 3-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Auxerre
Auxerre
1–3
FT
Lens
Lens
Jun 3, 2023

Lens demonstrated their superiority in the Ligue 1 clash, defeating Auxerre by a final score of 3–1. The match was marked by decisive performances from A. Claude-Maurice and L. Openda for Lens, who each contributed significantly to the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Lens' A. Claude-Maurice scored two goals at 19 minutes and 48 minutes.
  • • Auxerre's M. Niang scored a consolation goal in the 71st minute.
  • • S. Abdul Samed received a yellow card for Lens early on, followed by Jubal from Auxerre also receiving one.
  • • Lens made multiple substitutions including K. Danso and A. Fulgini entering the game.

Lineups

Auxerre

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Radu (G)
  • 97 R. Raveloson (D)
  • 4 Jubal (D)
  • 95 S. Touré (D)
  • 13 A. Zedadka (M)
  • 80 H. Massengo (M)
  • 12 B. Touré (M)
  • 14 G. Mensah (M)
  • 7 G. Hein (F)
  • 10 G. Perrin (F)
  • 9 Nuno da Costa (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 S. Dembélé
  • 11 M. Niang
  • 17 L. Sinayoko
  • 22 H. Sakhi
  • 19 M. Abline
  • 16 D. Léon
  • 6 Y. M'Changama
  • 29 M. Autret
  • 27 J. Jeanvier

Lens

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Leca (G)
  • 24 J. Gradit (D)
  • 4 K. Danso (D)
  • 21 M. Haïdara (D)
  • 29 P. Frankowski (M)
  • 26 S. Abdul Samed (M)
  • 28 A. Thomasson (M)
  • 3 D. Machado (M)
  • 18 A. Claude-Maurice (F)
  • 20 A. Fulgini (F)
  • 11 L. Openda (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 J. Onana
  • 22 W. Saïd
  • 7 F. Sotoca
  • 9 A. Buksa
  • 25 J. Le Cardinal
  • 13 Ł. Poręba
  • 8 S. Fofana
  • 30 B. Samba
  • 14 F. Medina

Timeline

  1. Lens
    6' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    S. Abdul Samed

    Foul

  2. Lens
    19' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Claude-Maurice · Assist: L. Openda
  3. Auxerre
    27' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    Jubal

    Foul

  4. Auxerre
    46' Auxerre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nuno Da Costa · On: S. Dembele
  5. Auxerre
    46' Auxerre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Zedadka · On: M. Niang
  6. Lens
    48' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Claude-Maurice · Assist: A. Thomasson
  7. Auxerre
    56' Auxerre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Hein · On: L. Sinayoko
  8. Auxerre
    57' Auxerre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Perrin · On: H. Sakhi
  9. Lens
    65' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Danso · On: J. Onana
  10. Lens
    65' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Claude-Maurice · On: W. Said
  11. Lens
    65' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Fulgini · On: F. Sotoca
  12. Lens
    69' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    Massadio Haïdara

    Foul

  13. Auxerre
    71' Auxerre Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Niang
  14. Auxerre
    72' Auxerre subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Massengo · On: M. Abline
  15. Lens
    75' Lens Var · Goal cancelled
    D. Machado
  16. Lens
    78' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Openda · Assist: F. Sotoca
  17. Lens
    79' Lens subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Openda · On: A. Buksa
  18. Lens
    79' Lens subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Machado · On: J. Le Cardinal
  19. Lens
    83' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gradit

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Auxerre Lens
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 86% 87%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 15
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 436 443
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 5 7
xG 2.96 2.91
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 374 386
Shots Inside Box 13 12
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Claude-Maurice's first goal in the 19th minute set a strong pace for Lens, immediately putting pressure on Auxerre.
  • ▸ Lens' third goal by L. Openda in the 78th minute sealed their victory and effectively ended any hopes of an Auxerre comeback.