Match report

Lens Defeats Ajaccio 2-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Ajaccio
Ajaccio
0–2
FT
Lens
Lens
May 10, 2019

Lens secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Ajaccio in a Ligue 2 match on Saturday, May 10. The victory was built on goals from Seif Teka and Jean-Louis Bellegarde. Ajaccio, despite showing resilience, struggled to break through Lens' defensive wall. This win moves Lens closer to their Ligue 2 goals for the season.

Key Facts

  • • Seif Teka scored the first goal for Lens at the 10th minute, assisted by Y. Gomis.
  • • Jean-Louis Bellegarde added the second goal for Lens at the 76th minute, assisted by T. Ambrose.
  • • Ajaccio faced significant challenges, with three players receiving yellow cards during the match.
  • • Ajaccio made two substitutions: Gimbert for Mendes at 31st minute and Lejeune for Cavalli at 73rd minute.

Lineups

Ajaccio

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leroy (G)
  • 21 C. Avinel (D)
  • 15 J. Hergault (D)
  • 17 M. Cabit (D)
  • 3 I. Diallo (D)
  • 6 M. Coutadeur (M)
  • 18 J. Cavalli (M)
  • 7 R. Nouri (M)
  • 13 Y. Boé-Kane (M)
  • 26 G. Gimbert (F)
  • 33 C. Zady Sery (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Mendes
  • 22 K. Lejeune
  • 27 A. Marin
  • 10 Q. Laçi
  • 34 J. Corinus
  • 4 A. Dembélé
  • 30 F. Sollacaro

Lens

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Leca (G)
  • 4 S. Touka (D)
  • 5 M. Tahrat (D)
  • 15 Steven Fortès (D)
  • 19 A. Mendy (D)
  • 27 G. Gillet (M)
  • 10 W. Mesloub (M)
  • 7 E. Ba (M)
  • 6 J. Bellegarde (M)
  • 9 T. Ambrose (F)
  • 14 A. Gomis (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 S. Diarra
  • 34 E. Ebosse
  • 23 S. Banza
  • 29 G. Kyei
  • 30 J. Vachoux
  • 20 A. Bencharki
  • 33 T. Ducrocq

Timeline

  1. Lens
    10' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    Seif Teka · Assist: Y. Gomis
  2. Lens
    17' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mendy
  3. Ajaccio
    31' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Gimbert · On: J. Mendes
  4. Lens
    41' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    W. Mesloub
  5. Lens
    58' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Mesloub · On: S. Diarra
  6. Ajaccio
    67' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    M. Coutadeur
  7. Ajaccio
    70' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hergault
  8. Ajaccio
    73' Ajaccio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Cavalli · On: K. Lejeune
  9. Lens
    74' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Seif Teka · On: E. Ebosse
  10. Lens
    76' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bellegarde · Assist: T. Ambrose
  11. Lens
    89' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Gomis · On: S. Banza
  12. Ajaccio
    90' Ajaccio Card · Yellow Card
    Yann Boé-Kane

Match Stats

Stat Ajaccio Lens
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 64% 52%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 10
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 418 281
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 0 5
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 266 146
Shots Inside Box 3 5
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Seif Teka's early goal in the 10th minute set the tone for Lens' performance, giving them an early advantage they never relinquished.
  • ▸ Jean-Louis Bellegarde's second goal in the 76th minute solidified Lens' lead, ensuring the victory and putting Ajaccio's efforts to rest.