Match report

Lens Defeats Orleans 5-2 in Ligue 2 Clash

Lens
Lens
5–2
FT
Orleans
Orleans
May 17, 2019

Lens stuns Orleans with a comprehensive 5-2 victory in their Ligue 2 match, showcasing a dominant first half performance. Y. Gomis was the standout performer for Lens, scoring a hat-trick, while J. Bellegarde also made significant contributions. Despite Orleans' efforts, Lens maintained their lead through a series of critical goals and strategic substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Y. Gomis scored three goals for Lens (19', 45'+2, 52')
  • • J. Bellegarde netted two goals (27', 57') for Lens
  • • Amine Talal (36') and A. Le Tallec (84') scored for Orleans
  • • G. Gallon received a yellow card for Orleans in the 45th minute
  • • Substitutions impacted the game with Lens making strategic changes to maintain their lead

Lineups

Lens

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Leca (G)
  • 5 M. Tahrat (D)
  • 15 Steven Fortès (D)
  • 18 F. Centonze (D)
  • 19 A. Mendy (D)
  • 27 G. Gillet (M)
  • 10 W. Mesloub (F)
  • 6 J. Bellegarde (M)
  • 28 C. Doucoure (M)
  • 9 T. Ambrose (M)
  • 14 A. Gomis (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 E. Ba
  • 25 M. Chouiar
  • 8 S. Diarra
  • 30 J. Vachoux
  • 29 G. Kyei
  • 21 M. Haïdara
  • 23 S. Banza

Orleans

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Gallon (G)
  • 3 C. Cambon (D)
  • 22 G. Pinaud (D)
  • 18 Q. Lecoeuche (M)
  • 4 G. Mutombo Kupa (D)
  • 33 A. Thiam (D)
  • 28 J. Lopy (M)
  • 24 Y. Demoncy (M)
  • 29 A. Talal (M)
  • 26 H. Benkaid (F)
  • 7 G. Perrin (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 A. Le Tallec
  • 20 D. Avounou
  • 25 F. El Khoumisti
  • 32 L. le Pennec
  • 14 A. Traoré
  • 1 T. Renault
  • 34 A. Scheidler

Timeline

  1. Lens
    19' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Gomis
  2. Lens
    27' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bellegarde · Assist: W. Mesloub
  3. Orleans
    36' Orleans Goal · Normal Goal
    Amine Talal · Assist: A. Thiam
  4. Lens
    45'+2 Lens Goal · Penalty
    Y. Gomis
  5. Orleans
    45' Orleans Card · Yellow Card
    G. Gallon
  6. Lens
    52' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Gomis · Assist: A. Mendy
  7. Lens
    56' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Doucouré · On: E. Ba
  8. Lens
    57' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bellegarde
  9. Lens
    65' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Guillaume Gillet · On: M. Chouiar
  10. Orleans
    65' Orleans subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Benkaïd · On: A. Le Tallec
  11. Orleans
    66' Orleans subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Amine Talal · On: D. Avounou
  12. Lens
    76' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Gomis · On: S. Diarra
  13. Orleans
    78' Orleans subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Q. Lecoeuche · On: F. El Khoumisti
  14. Orleans
    84' Orleans Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Le Tallec · Assist: F. El Khoumisti

Match Stats

Stat Lens Orleans
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 77% 78%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 6
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 383 448
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 294 351
Shots Inside Box 15 3
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Y. Gomis' early goal in the 19th minute set the tone for Lens' dominant performance
  • ▸ The second goal by J. Bellegarde in the 27th minute extended Lens' lead, despite Orleans' goal by Amine Talal in the 36th minute
  • ▸ Gomis' penalty in the 45th minute and another goal in the 52nd minute sealed Lens' victory, making it difficult for Orleans to recover