On 12 November, one of the matches of the 12th round of the French football championship took place. Lance (France) and Marseille (France) met.
French Championship, 12th round
Lance (France) - Marseille (France) - 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: Gradit (90)
Warnings: Renan Lodi (37), Gradit (44), Vitinha (45+1), S. Samed (76).
In a thrilling encounter between Lens and Marseille, a tense battle unfolded on the pitch. The game took place at the famous Stade Bollaert-Delelis stadium, which was filled with thousands of fans eagerly awaiting the outcome of this Ligue 1 match. The first half started in an even contest, with both teams demonstrating their defensive prowess and not allowing their opponents any goal-scoring opportunities. Despite the best efforts of both sides, the score remained 0-0 at half-time and the spectators were in suspense before the second half. As the second half began, the tension on the pitch increased and the rivalry between the players became evident. In the 37th minute Marseille player R. Lodi received a yellow card for a careless roll, which further increased the heat of the match. Lens were quick to respond, and in the final minutes of the first half, J. Gradit of Lens also received a yellow card, equalising in a disciplinary challenge. In the second half, both teams looked to break the deadlock. Marseille made the first move, replacing J. Correa with I. Ndiaye in the 56th minute, hoping to energise the attack. Lens responded by replacing A. Thomasson with M. Guilavogui in the 60th minute. "Lens" continued to push forward, looking for a breakthrough.
Their efforts were justified in the 90th minute, when J. Gradit, taking advantage of a scoring opportunity, put the ball into the net, which infuriated the fans of the home team. This goal became the decisive one in the match when the final whistle sounded, recording a 1-0 victory for Lens. Throughout the game both teams showed their determination and tenacity. The game was not without its thrilling moments, as evidenced by the numerous yellow cards. Marseille's Vitinha was cautioned in the 45th minute, while Lens' S. Abdul Samed was cautioned in the 76th minute. Both managers made crucial substitutions that affected the game in the latter stages. Lens introduced F. Sotoka in place of A. Fulgini in the 61st minute, followed by M. Haidar in place of D. Machado and E. Wahi in place of V. Saeed in the 71st minute. Marseille responded by introducing P. Aubameyang in place of Vitinho in the 70th minute and I. Sarra in place of M. Murillo in the 86th minute. In addition, Lens made a late substitution, bringing on N. El Aynaoui instead of D. Costa in the 86th minute. The match between "Lens" and "Marseille" demonstrated the excitement and drama that football fans crave for. The victory of the home team Lens will certainly give confidence in the upcoming matches, while Marseille will have to reconsider their strategy and reorganise for further meetings.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Clermont - Lance, Strasbourg - Marseille.
Lance | Marseille | |
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3 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
14 | Kicks | 7 |
4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
10 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
19 | Offences | 15 |
4 | Corner | 5 |
0 | Offsides | 1 |
47% | Ball possession | 53% |
2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 1 |
385 | Total assists | 443 |
319 | Accurate assists | 361 |
83% | Accuracy of passes | 81% |