Match report

Caen Stuns Lens 4-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Lens
Lens
1–4
FT
Caen
Caen
Feb 22, 2020

Caen stunned Lens, securing a 4-1 victory in a Ligue 2 match that saw Lens' early lead turned around by Caen's determined play. Lens' C. Jean opened the scoring in the 11th minute, but Caen responded strongly, with M. Tchokounte and P. Oniangué netting crucial goals, including two penalties. Lens' C. Michelin was sent off in the 73rd minute, leaving Lens a man down. Caen capitalized on the numerical advantage to secure a decisive win.

Key Facts

  • • Lens 1-4 Caen
  • • C. Jean (11') - Lens's opening goal
  • • M. Tchokounte (22', 74') - Caen's goals
  • • P. Oniangué (31', 72') - Caen's goals
  • • C. Michelin (73') - Lens player sent off

Lineups

Lens

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Leca (G)
  • 5 Z. Diallo (D)
  • 21 M. Haïdara (M)
  • 15 Steven Fortès (D)
  • 13 C. Michelin (M)
  • 26 A. Radovanović (D)
  • 27 G. Gillet (M)
  • 28 C. Doucoure (M)
  • 25 C. Jean (F)
  • 9 G. Robail (F)
  • 23 S. Banza (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 C. Traoré
  • 22 T. Mauricio
  • 14 J. Keita
  • 6 M. Perez
  • 30 T. Vincensini
  • 7 F. Sotoca
  • 19 C. Boli

Caen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 R. Riou (G)
  • 28 A. Weber (D)
  • 18 J. Rivierez (D)
  • 22 A. Mbengue (D)
  • 24 H. Vandermersch (D)
  • 6 P. Oniangué (M)
  • 17 A. Gonçalves (M)
  • 8 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 19 M. Tchokounté (F)
  • 7 N. Gioacchini (M)
  • 14 C. Zady Sery (M)

Substitutes

  • 29 J. Pi
  • 10 J. Tell
  • 23 H. Moussaki
  • 3 Y. Armougom
  • 4 E. Diaw
  • 31 A. Beka Beka
  • 16 T. Callens

Timeline

  1. Lens
    11' Lens Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Jean
  2. Lens
    21' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    Steven Fortès
  3. Caen
    22' Caen Goal · Penalty
    M. Tchokounte
  4. Lens
    23' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    C. Michelin
  5. Caen
    24' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tchokounte
  6. Caen
    31' Caen Goal · Penalty
    P. Oniangué
  7. Lens
    44' Lens subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Massadio Haïdara · On: C. Traore
  8. Lens
    45' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    S. Banza
  9. Lens
    46' Lens subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Diallo · On: T. Mauricio
  10. Lens
    58' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    Guillaume Gillet
  11. Lens
    68' Lens subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Robail · On: J. Keita
  12. Caen
    72' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Oniangué
  13. Lens
    73' Lens Card · Yellow Card
    C. Michelin
  14. Lens
    73' Lens Card · Red Card
    C. Michelin
  15. Caen
    74' Caen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tchokounte · Assist: C. Zady Sery
  16. Caen
    75' Caen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: J. Pi
  17. Caen
    79' Caen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Zady Sery · On: J. Tell
  18. Caen
    83' Caen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Tchokounte · On: H. Moussaki
  19. Caen
    85' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    N. Gioacchini

Match Stats

Stat Lens Caen
Fouls 19 20
Pass Accuracy 69% 71%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 8
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 343 317
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 1 7
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 238 225
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Caen's penalty in the 22nd minute marked a turning point, as they capitalized on Lens' early yellow cards to even the score.
  • ▸ The sending off of C. Michelin in the 73rd minute proved to be a decisive moment, allowing Caen to extend their lead and secure a comfortable victory.