Match report

Lens and Montpellier Draw 2-2 in Ligue 1 Clash

Lens
Lens
2–2
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
May 19, 2024

In a gripping encounter that saw both teams showcase their attacking prowess, Lens managed to hold off Montpellier in a 2-2 draw. E. Wahi opened the scoring early on for Lens before D. Machado doubled the lead just after half-time. However, O. Maamma and L. Mincarelli ensured that Montpellier would not return empty-handed from this Ligue 1 clash.

Key Facts

  • • E. Wahi scored Lens' first goal in the 4th minute.
  • • D. Machado netted Lens’ second goal at the half-hour mark (45+3).
  • • O. Maamma reduced Montpellier's deficit with a goal in the 58th minute.
  • • L. Mincarelli equalized for Montpellier in the 74th minute.

Lineups

Lens

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Leca (G)
  • 24 J. Gradit (D)
  • 25 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 14 F. Medina (D)
  • 2 R. Aguilar (M)
  • 26 N. Mendy (M)
  • 10 David Pereira da Costa (M)
  • 3 D. Machado (M)
  • 7 F. Sotoca (F)
  • 11 A. Fulgini (F)
  • 9 E. Wahi (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 P. Frankowski
  • 28 A. Thomasson
  • 22 W. Saïd
  • 27 M. Guilavogui
  • 32 A. Sishuba
  • 18 A. Diouf
  • 21 M. Haïdara
  • 6 S. Abdul Samed
  • 40 Y. Pandor

Montpellier

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Bertaud (G)
  • 27 B. Omeragić (D)
  • 6 C. Jullien (D)
  • 5 M. Sagnan (D)
  • 36 S. Hefti (M)
  • 13 J. Chotard (M)
  • 22 K. Fayad (M)
  • 35 L. Mincarelli Davin (M)
  • 42 O. Maamma (F)
  • 8 A. Adams (F)
  • 70 T. Coulibaly (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 L. Leroy
  • 23 Y. Karamoh
  • 10 W. Khazri
  • 3 I. Sylla
  • 19 S. Delaye
  • 29 E. Tchato
  • 1 B. Dizdarević
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce
  • 77 F. Sacko

Timeline

  1. Lens
    4' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Wahi · Assist: F. Sotoca
  2. Lens
    45'+3 Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Machado · Assist: E. Wahi
  3. Montpellier
    46' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Fayad · On: Leo Leroy
  4. Montpellier
    58' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Maamma · Assist: S. Hefti
  5. Montpellier
    59' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Coulibaly · On: Y. Karamoh
  6. Montpellier
    59' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Maamma · On: W. Khazri
  7. Lens
    70' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Aguilar · On: Przemysław Frankowski
  8. Lens
    70' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Fulgini · On: A. Thomasson
  9. Montpellier
    74' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Mincarelli
  10. Montpellier
    79' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Adams · On: I. Sylla
  11. Montpellier
    79' Montpellier subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Mincarelli · On: S. Delaye
  12. Lens
    82' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Khusanov · On: W. Said
  13. Lens
    82' Lens subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Sotoca · On: M. Guilavogui
  14. Lens
    90'+4 Lens subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Wahi · On: A. Sishuba
  15. Montpellier
    90'+5 Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    W. Khazri

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lens Montpellier
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 82%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 11
Corners 1 0
Total Passes 553 454
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 7
Shots on Target 13 2
xG 5.25 0.82
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 482 373
Shots Inside Box 23 5
Saves 1 10
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ E. Wahi’s early goal put Lens on track and gave them a solid start to the match, but Montpellier showed resilience by scoring two goals within six minutes to level the score.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like R. Aguilar and A. Fulgini for Lens seemed to shift momentum temporarily, yet it was Montpellier's L. Mincarelli who ultimately tied the game with a crucial goal.