Match report

Gazelec FC Ajaccio Defeats Lens 1-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Gazelec FC Ajaccio
Gazelec FC Ajaccio
1–0
FT
Lens
Lens
Mar 18, 2019

Gazelec FC Ajaccio stunned Lens with a 1-0 victory in the Ligue 2 match. R. Armand scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 41st minute, securing a vital three points for his team. Lens struggled with discipline, conceding the penalty and receiving multiple yellow cards throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • R. Armand scored the winning goal from a penalty in the 41st minute.
  • • Lens received multiple yellow cards: J. Duverne (40'), S. Diarra (44'), Steven Fortès (45'), Guillaume Gillet (63').
  • • Gazelec FC Ajaccio also received yellow cards: J. Marveaux (70'), R. Armand (89').
  • • Lens made three substitutions: G. Kyei for S. Diarra (61'), T. Ambrose for W. Mesloub (74'), J. Bellegarde for E. Ba (78').
  • • Gazelec FC Ajaccio made one substitution: M. N'Doye for W. Jobello (67').

Lineups

Gazelec FC Ajaccio

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 D. Oberhauser (G)
  • 29 A. Coeff (M)
  • 18 D. Guidi (D)
  • 3 F. Camara (D)
  • 19 O. Ba
  • 28 J. Pierazzi (M)
  • 6 J. Marveaux (M)
  • 8 J. Roye (M)
  • 9 R. Armand (F)
  • 11 W. Jobello (M)
  • 7 M. N'Dao (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. N'Doye
  • 23 J. Anziani
  • 13 J. Blayac
  • 24 D. Perquis
  • 10 C. Gomis
  • 16 C. Fogacci
  • 2 G. Puel

Lens

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Leca (G)
  • 21 M. Haïdara (D)
  • 15 Steven Fortès (D)
  • 2 J. Duverne (D)
  • 18 F. Centonze (D)
  • 27 G. Gillet (M)
  • 10 W. Mesloub (M)
  • 7 E. Ba (M)
  • 8 S. Diarra (M)
  • 14 A. Gomis (F)
  • 25 M. Chouiar (M)

Substitutes

  • 29 G. Kyei
  • 9 T. Ambrose
  • 6 J. Bellegarde
  • 30 J. Vachoux
  • 28 C. Doucoure
  • 19 A. Mendy
  • 3 M. Sagnan

Timeline

  1. Lens
    40' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    J. Duverne
  2. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    41' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Goal · Penalty
    R. Armand
  3. Lens
    44' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    S. Diarra
  4. Lens
    45' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    Steven Fortès
  5. Lens
    61' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Diarra · On: G. Kyei
  6. Lens
    63' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    Guillaume Gillet
  7. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    67' Gazelec FC Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Jobello · On: M. N'Doye
  8. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    70' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    J. Marveaux
  9. Lens
    74' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Mesloub · On: T. Ambrose
  10. Lens
    78' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Ba · On: J. Bellegarde
  11. Gazelec FC Ajaccio
    89' Gazelec FC Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    R. Armand

Match Stats

Stat Gazelec FC Ajaccio Lens
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 54% 77%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 15
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 295 539
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 158 413
Shots Inside Box 2 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 41st-minute penalty goal by R. Armand was a turning point, breaking the deadlock and giving Gazelec FC Ajaccio the lead.
  • ▸ The multiple yellow cards given to Lens players disrupted their rhythm and strategy, allowing Gazelec FC Ajaccio to maintain control for the rest of the match.