Match report

Lens Secures 3-1 Victory Over Niort in Ligue 2

Lens
Lens
3–1
FT
Niort
Niort
May 19, 2017

In a decisive match in Ligue 2, Lens stuns Niort with an early 2-0 lead, holding off a brief comeback to secure a 3-1 victory. The win strengthens Lens's position in the league standings. Cristian López and K. Erasmus were instrumental in the win, scoring two and one goal respectively.

Key Facts

  • • K. Erasmus scored the first goal for Lens at minute 7
  • • Cristian López scored the second goal for Lens at minute 15, assisted by B. Bourigeaud
  • • Ande Dona Ndoh scored a penalty for Niort at minute 58
  • • Cristian López scored the third goal for Lens in the 92nd minute, securing the victory

Lineups

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

Niort

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 S. Allagbé (G)
  • 21 J. Choplin (D)
  • 23 T. Lahaye (D)
  • 3 D. Kiki (D)
  • 29 R. Grange (F)
  • 19 J. Roye (M)
  • 15 A. Dembélé (M)
  • 6 S. Sambia (M)
  • 9 A. Dona N'Doh (F)
  • 8 D. Lamkel Ze (F)
  • 33 Q. Bena (M)

Substitutes

  • 20 Z. Grich
  • 11 A. Dabasse
  • 18 K. Rocheteau
  • 25 Q. Daubin
  • 30 A. Desmas

Timeline

  1. Lens
    7' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Erasmus
  2. Lens
    15' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristian López · Assist: B. Bourigeaud
  3. Niort
    27' Niort subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Dembélé · On: Z. Grich
  4. Niort
    47' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lamkel Zé
  5. Lens
    57' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    Dušan Cvetinović
  6. Niort
    58' Niort Goal · Penalty
    Ande Dona Ndoh
  7. Lens
    63' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Erasmus · On: A. Gérard
  8. Niort
    72' Niort subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Grange · On: A. Dabasse
  9. Lens
    74' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Habibou · On: T. Ephestion
  10. Niort
    86' Niort subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Lamkel Zé · On: K. Rocheteau
  11. Lens
    90'+2 Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristian López
  12. Lens
    90'+3 Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gérard · On: M. Autret
  13. Niort
    90' Niort Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kiki

Match Stats

Stat Lens Niort
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 75% 69%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 449 344
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 338 239
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 9 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lens took an early lead with goals from K. Erasmus and Cristian López within the first 15 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Niort's penalty goal by Ande Dona Ndoh at minute 58 offered hope for a comeback, but Lens's resilience and Cristian López's late goal in the 92nd minute ensured the victory.