Match report

Lens Defeats Gazelec FC Ajaccio 4-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Gazelec FC Ajaccio
Gazelec FC Ajaccio
0–4
FT
Lens
Lens
May 12, 2017

In a dominant performance, Lens defeated Gazelec FC Ajaccio 4-0 in a Ligue 2 encounter. The match saw Lens take the lead early through M. Habibou and extend their advantage with a penalty by Cristian López. Gazelec FC Ajaccio struggled to respond, with two yellow cards denting their defense. López completed his hat-trick with two late goals, securing a comprehensive win for Lens in the Ligue 2 campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Match Result: Gazelec FC Ajaccio 0-4 Lens
  • • First Goal: M. Habibou (15')
  • • Penalty Goal: Cristian López (42')
  • • Late Goals: Cristian López (69', 88')
  • • Yellow Cards: Cédric Hountondji (28'), David Ducourtioux (62')

Lineups

Gazelec FC Ajaccio

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Elana (G)
  • 6 D. Ducourtioux (M)
  • 5 J. Bréchet (D)
  • 22 J. Mombris (D)
  • 4 C. Hountondji (D)
  • 33 T. Campanini (D)
  • 8 J. Le Moigne (M)
  • 17 R. Mulumba (M)
  • 23 Y. M'Changama (M)
  • 21 S. Cissé (F)
  • 11 E. Maah (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 S. Benrahma
  • 7 O. Kemen
  • 1 C. Maury
  • 24 J. Tshibumbu
  • 25 C. Diedhiou

Lens

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Douchez
  • 3 D. Cvetinović (D)
  • 27 K. Lala (D)
  • 23 Karim Hafez (D)
  • 2 J. Duverne (D)
  • 4 D. Koukou (M)
  • 29 B. Bourigeaud (M)
  • 10 H. Habibou (F)
  • 8 K. Erasmus (M)
  • 26 Cristian López (F)
  • 13 K. Fortuné (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 A. Gérard
  • 19 M. Autret
  • 28 T. Ephestion
  • 5 Abdoul Ba
  • 30 J. Vachoux

Timeline

  1. Lens
    15' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Habibou · Assist: K. Fortuné
  2. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    28' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    Cédric Hountondji
  3. Lens
    42' Lens Goal · Penalty
    Cristian López
  4. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    62' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    David Ducourtioux
  5. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    64' Gazelec FC Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David Ducourtioux · On: S. Benrahma
  6. Lens
    67' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Erasmus · On: A. Gérard
  7. Lens
    69' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristian López · Assist: K. Fortuné
  8. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    72' Gazelec FC Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jerome Le Moigne · On: O. Kemen
  9. Lens
    88' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristian López · Assist: Karim Hafez
  10. Lens
    89' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Cristian López · On: M. Autret

Match Stats

Stat Gazelec FC Ajaccio Lens
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 83%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 383 478
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 311 398
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Habibou's early goal (15') gave Lens the confidence and early lead they needed.
  • ▸ Cristian López's hat-trick goals (42', 69', 88') marked significant turning points, sealing Lens's victory and leaving Gazelec FC Ajaccio powerless to respond.