Match report

Lens Secures Crucial Victory Over Paris FC 1-0 in Ligue 2

Lens
Lens
1–0
FT
Paris FC
Paris FC
Apr 30, 2018

Lens secured a vital 1-0 victory over Paris FC in a Ligue 2 showdown at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The match was marred by Paris FC's early red card to Herve Lybohy, which paved the way for Lens to take control. F. Duplus sealed the win with a goal in the 83rd minute, putting Lens ahead and ensuring they capitalized on their numerical advantage.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Lens 1–0 Paris FC
  • • Herve Lybohy of Paris FC receives a red card at the 41st minute
  • • Goal by F. Duplus for Lens in the 83rd minute
  • • Lens played with a numerical advantage after Paris FC was reduced to 10 men
  • • Key substitution for Lens: C. Chantôme replaces M. Chouiar in the 65th minute

Lineups

Lens

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 J. Vachoux (G)
  • 19 F. Duplus (D)
  • 3 D. Cvetinović (D)
  • 5 A. Gersbach (D)
  • 2 J. Duverne (D)
  • 29 C. Chantôme (M)
  • 7 W. Mesloub (M)
  • 28 T. Ephestion (M)
  • 18 S. Diarra (M)
  • 9 Cristian López (F)
  • 13 K. Fortuné (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 M. Chouiar
  • 6 J. Bellegarde
  • 23 Karim Hafez
  • 4 D. Koukou
  • 33 M. Sagnan
  • 16 V. Belon
  • 20 A. Gérard

Paris FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. De Marconnay (G)
  • 19 H. Lybohy (D)
  • 3 T. Delaine (D)
  • 17 S. Yohou (D)
  • 23 S. Karamoko (D)
  • 12 L. Nomenjanahary (M)
  • 24 O. Akichi (M)
  • 10 S. Alami (M)
  • 14 C. Mandouki (M)
  • 18 M. Tchokounté (F)
  • 26 D. Saint-Louis (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 O. Sidibé
  • 8 R. Kerrouche
  • 20 J. López Baila
  • 28 I. Ech-Chergui
  • 50 A. Coulibaly
  • 29 F. Cissé

Timeline

  1. Paris FC
    41' Paris FC Card · Yellow Card
    Samuel Yohou
  2. Paris FC
    41' Paris FC Card · Red Card
    Herve Lybohy
  3. Paris FC
    45' Paris FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Saint-Louis · On: Ousmane Sidibe
  4. Paris FC
    57' Paris FC Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tchokounte
  5. Lens
    65' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Chantôme · On: M. Chouiar
  6. Lens
    70' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    Dušan Cvetinović
  7. Paris FC
    73' Paris FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Tchokounte · On: R. Kerrouche
  8. Paris FC
    78' Paris FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Alami · On: J. Lopez
  9. Lens
    81' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Diarra · On: Karim Hafez
  10. Lens
    83' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Duplus · Assist: K. Fortuné
  11. Lens
    90' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    Karim Hafez

Match Stats

Stat Lens Paris FC
Fouls 15 5
Pass Accuracy 86% 73%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 481 331
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 414 242
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 41st minute saw Paris FC lose Herve Lybohy to a red card, dramatically altering the game's momentum in favor of Lens.
  • ▸ F. Duplus's goal in the 83rd minute provided the decisive moment, ensuring Lens made the most of their advantage and securing a well-deserved victory.