“We didn’t stick to the game plan… we did the complete opposite,” accuses a furious Eric Roy.
“From the moment you win practically not a single duel in the first half, that you have a restrictive and very negative game, in the end you are obliged to be punished”, denounced Eric Roy, in a press conference, after his men’s defeat in Lens, 2-0.
If the Brestois never really existed in the match, the coach explains this disappointment by “a game plan which was not respected.”
“We were supposed to play behind the opponent’s back, move forward, play like a real team and we did the complete opposite… I don’t know why,” he said before admitting that he didn’t “have the weapons to get the ball out” and noted the arrival of “new players, which requires a new dynamic to be triggered.” The coach also regrets that “many players are not at the level they were last year… there is an individual and collective awareness to be had.”
A SECOND VICTORY FOR LENS WHO HAS A SUCCESSFUL START TO THE SEASON, BREST WORRIED
Between two decisive matches for its European future, Racing Club de Lens continues its good start to the season in Ligue 1 with a second victory, this time against Brest (2-0). They join PSG, Lille and Monaco at the top of the championship. Unlike Brest, who are already worrying and find themselves bottom of the league.
Satriano not far from cheating on his former club!
Magnificent deep pass from Medina into the run of Satriano who dribbles past Chardonnet before being blocked in his shot!
Five more minutes
There will be 5 minutes of added time in this match. Lens should win, Brest did not show much.
Frank’s remplace Diouf
Due to the early sending off of Machado, who only came on for 10 minutes, Will Still brought on Frankowski in place of Diouf.
RED CARD FOR MACHADO!
Very big sole from Machado on Del Castillo who remains on the ground. The referee immediately gives a yellow card… but it may have deserved more since it touches the shin… RED CARD FINALLY!
8 stops for Bizot
Great match from Bizot despite the two goals conceded, he made 8 saves in this match. That’s his record in Ligue 1!
Lens accelerates a little more
Lens counterattack with a cross from Diouf for Satriano’s header but Lala concedes the corner!
Not much is happening anymore
For several minutes, both teams have struggled to renew their efforts and are moving the ball around.
Medina wins the corner
Another great attacking phase for Lens and Sotoca shifts Medina. The Argentinian takes the shot but it’s deflected for a corner!
Lens in full control
For about ten minutes, possession has been in Lens’s favor and they are getting closer to the Brest goal.
Former Brest player Satriano comes into play for Lens
New recruit from Lens, Martin Satriano comes into play in his new colours in place of Labeau-Lascary… Him, the former Brestois! But that’s not all, Khusanov and Machado also come in.
Sima stands out
Having started behind Gradit, Abdallah Sima comes to hook him in the surface and follows up with a strike with his right foot! Samba gets down well.
Fulgini takes the wall
Free kick just in front of the penalty area for either the right-handed Fulgini or the left-handed Chavez. The right-hander rushes forward and takes Lala’s head into the wall!
Double sanction for Brest and danger in front of the surface
Yellow card for Magnetti after a late sole on Sotoca but it was just in front of the area! Faivre also gets a yellow for protesting!
Fulgini remplace Zaroury
A change for Lens with the entry into play of Angelo Fulgini in place of the Moroccan Anass Zaroury.
LENS NOT FAR FROM THE 3RD GOAL, BIZOT DELAYS THE DEADLINE!
Another superb move from Lens with Andy Diouf who enters the area and offers the ball to Sotoca who finds Bizot on the trajectory! It comes back to Thomasson who sees his shot graze the post!
Dance not far from cheating Samba
On a cross to the penalty spot, Danso tries to head it to Samba who had anticipated an exit… The goalkeeper gets away with it with his fingertips!
Zaroury in an offside position… fortunately!
Great ball from Andy Diouf behind the defense for Zaroury who shoots at goal but Bizot pushes it back. It was offside!
Ajorque misses his recovery!
It’s heating up in front of the Lens goal with a cross taken by a tackle from Ajorque! It’s just wide!
A DOUBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR LENS!
It goes from all sides with Labeau-Lascary who links the hooks then an unbalanced strike! Bizot pushes back to Chavez who crosses towards Aguilar! The powerful header goes over!
CHARDONNET NOT FAR FROM THE GOAL!
Corner played by two by Brest with Lala who ends up centering to the penalty spot for Chardonnet’s powerful header! The post is grazed!
Del Castillo takes his chance from afar
Not attacked at the edge of the area, Romain Del Castillo takes a floating shot that embarrasses Samba! The goalkeeper pushes it back with difficulty!
What a huge comeback from Gradit!
Camara overflows and crosses in one touch to the penalty spot for Ajorque! The former Strasbourg player throws himself but Gradit takes the ball away with a superb return!
Lens still attacks as hard as ever
The two-goal lead is still not enough for Lens, who would like to put the nail in the coffin with a third.
Chavez hit
Jhoanner Chavez remains on the ground at the start of the second period because he took a crutch. He struggles to get back into position.
HERE WE GO AGAIN!
We’re back for the last 45 minutes of this Lens-Brest. Eric Roy will have to move his squad to try to get back into the game!
BREST IN LOSS AT LENS, HALF-TIME IS WHISTLED!
It’s half-time at Bollaert-Delelis! RC Lens leads 2-0 against Brest thanks to goals from Chavez and an own goal from Le Cardinal. Like last week, Brest seems lost on the pitch and has conceded 7 goals in two days. Everything is going well for Lens, carried by the very lively Chavez-Aguilar pistons.
LENS MAKES THE BREAK ON AN OWN SCORE FROM LE CARDINAL!
Nothing is going well for Brest who have already conceded their 7th goal of the season in two days! Strong cross from Aguilar at the near post and Le Cardinal deflects it into his goal with an unfortunate backheel, 2-0 for Lens!
Sotoca misses the target
Free kick for Lens taken by Zaroury in the box but goes out with his right foot. He finds Sotoca off balance but his shot is missed!
The Ajorque coiled well above
Not in sight since the start of the match, Ludovic Ajorque has a great opportunity in the area. He shifts with his left foot and tries to find the top corner but it’s a miss!
Bizot still in demand
The Lensois centers multiply in front of Bizot’s goal who grabs the ball perfectly!
Aguilar not far from an assist
Another good shift for Ruben Aguilar who immediately crosses to Labeau-Lascary who cuts the trajectory. Bizot reads well and intercepts!
ZAROURY FORCE BIZOT TO A NICE STOP!
Superb cross from Chavez who finds Zaroury at the penalty spot and the Moroccan takes it… with his hip! This forces Bizot to make a reflex save!
Zaroury stands out!
Aguilar crosses perfectly at the edge of the area for Zaroury. The Moroccan controls it with his chest and follows up with a volley! It’s blocked by… Sotoca!
Brest rebels
Finally, Brest begins to take the measure of this match and puts Lens in difficulty on the wings! The crosses follow one after the other but Del Castillo’s header is missed.
THE FRAMEWORK ESCAPES DEL CASTILLO!
Superb opening from Camara in depth for Romain Del Castillo surprisingly alone. His cross shot, too cross, flirts with Samba’s goal!
Chavez goes for broke
Free kick to follow for Jhoanner Chavez who chooses to put it directly into Bizot’s goal, it’s a little over the top.
Amavi takes his yellow
Already cautioned against OM last week, Jordan Amavi also received a yellow card for an angry outburst against Labeau-Lascary.
ANOTHER BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR LENS!
Long diagonal from Medina for Aguilar who puts it back in the middle with a magnificent one-touch volley! Sotoca, alone at the penalty spot, misses the target with a tackle!
Brest still with its back to the wall
Like last week, Brest is behind and unfortunately it is rather logical. The Bretons are pushed into their entrenchments.
CHAAAAAAVEZ OPENS THE SCORING AND VALIDATES AN EXCELLENT MATCH GOAL!
Lens takes the lead thanks to Jhoanner Chavez, unstoppable since the start of the match! Superb little chipped ball from Zaroury in the area and especially in the run of Chavez who finds the small opposite net of Bizot!
The big sole on Jonas Martin
In the duel with Jonas Martin, Labeau-Lascary stuck a sole very late and logically received a yellow card.
Labeau-Lascary’s failed madjer
Brest lose the ball in their own half and Adrien Thomasson immediately crosses to the near post! Labeau-Lascary tries a majder but misses!
Brest is doing a little better
Although the start of the match had been rather poor, Brest found defensive solidity and attacking drive.
Zaroury’s shot on target!
Great through ball from Andy Diouf for Zaroury who opts for a cross shot! Bizot pushes it back! Too bad, Aguilar was all alone on the opposite side.
Chavez brings danger
Even on a set piece, Chavez sends the ball into the box and forces Brest to make an express save. The Ecuadorian is dangerous!
Sotoca passes in the back
Another ball behind the Brest defense with Sotoca immediately crossing! It’s returned by the defense!
Panic in the Brest area
Worrying start to the match for Brest who can’t get out of their penalty area! Chavez is seriously pushing them around, the crosses are pouring in!
LENS NOT FAR FROM OPENING THE SCORE!
Lens wasted almost no time with a strong cross from Chavez for Labeau-Lascary who cuts the trajectory! It is deflected by a Brest player and the ball flies over the bar!
LENS-BREST KICK-OFF!
And here we go for the rest of the 2nd day of Ligue 1 with Brest’s trip to Lens. The Bretons, beaten a week ago, are going to see how they react. The Blood and Gold, for their part, can find PSG, Lille and Monaco at the top of the standings!
And here is the Brest line-up
Brest: Bizot – Lala, Chardonnet (c), Le Cardinal, Amavi – Camara, Martin, Magnetti – Del Castillo, Ajorque, Faivre
Eric Roy includes Magnetti and Faivre in the starting eleven compared to the first day against OM. The former Lorient player will be accompanied by Del Castillo and Ajorque up front.
The Lens line-up has been announced
Lens : Samba (c) – Gradit, Danso, Medina – Aguilar, Diouf, Thomasson, Chavez – Zaroury – Labeau-Lascary, Sotoca
Will Still has to do without Cabot, El-Aynaoui, Pereira da Costa and Nzola, who are injured. The northern manager has decided to launch Zaroury, a former Burnley player, as a starter. Labeau-Lascary continues.
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Welcome to our site and our RMC Sport app on which you will be able to follow with us a very interesting first match of Ligue 1, counting for the 2nd day, between a Brest team that is required to react after having suffered a heavy defeat on the first day and a Lens team full of confidence. The Blood and Gold have taken an option on their participation in the next Europa Conference League on Thursday but they will have to confirm next week. In the meantime, their new coach, Will Still, has promised that there will be no question of calculating today. Kick-off will be at 3 p.m. on DAZN.
