By Florian Brassart
Published on
updated on 24 Jul 21 at 16:13
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Racing is at Boulogne-sur-Mer (Pas-de-Calais) this Saturday, July 24, 2021 to face the Reims stadium as part of a double friendly opposition at the Liberation stage. the RC Lens won the first round, two goals to one. The second ended in a draw, everywhere.
Relive the second meeting
60′ – End of the match. A goal everywhere between Lens and Reims.
56′ – Equalization of the Rémois! Donis transforms the penalty. 1-1.
55 ′ – Penalty for Reims after Barry’s foul on Brahimi.
50 ′ – The supporters are already leaving the stands of the stadium when there are ten minutes to play.
46 ′ – Another stop by Farinez, in two stages, on an opposing attempt.
45 ′ – Yellow card for Thiam.
42 ′ – Distant strike from a Reims midfielder diverted by Farinez.
39 ′ – Big fault from Kembo who gets a yellow card.
37 ′ – Good free kick obtained by Cissé. He shoots it but the opposing goalkeeper catches the ball without problem.
34 ′ – Oudjani is slightly jostled in the area. The referee does not flinch.
31′ – Start of the second period, the referees are finally out of the locker rooms!
Half time. The Sang et Or lead at the break thanks to a goal from Cissé.
30′ – End of the first period.
24 ′ – Nice interception of Sene on Donis who started on goal.
20′ – OPENING OF THE SCORE FOR LENS! Cissé deceives Diouf with an off-center shot. 1-0.
18 ′ – Following a corner, Cahuzac and Sene each arm a volley. They are not framed.
13 ′ – Kebbal chisel attempt. It does not pass far next!
10 ′ – The pace has fallen as much on the lawn as in the stands …
6 ′ – Note that two young blood and gold make their first appearance during this preparation: Barry and Thiam.
3 ′ – First strike and she is Reims. It is hijacked by a Lensois defender for a corner. The latter gives nothing.
1′ – The kick is given, It’s go again ! Many young people, both in Lens and Reims, are on the lawn. As a reminder, this match will last 2 × 30 minutes.
The compositions of the second match:
RC Lens : Flour – Kembo, Sene, Barry, – Camara, Varane, Cahuzac, Thiam – Oudjani, Sotoca, Cissé.
Reims : Diouf – Flips, Mbow, Gravillon, Locko, Konan – Berisha, Lopy – Doumbia, Donis, Kebbal.
Relive the first meeting
90′ – End of the first game! A two-faced RC Lens wins 2-1 against a great team from Reims.
89 ′ – Wooh misses to touch the leather following a corner taken by Clauss. The goalkeeper barely wins.
88 ′ – The atmosphere goes up a notch at the Liberation. We feel that the supporters were eager to meet again!
85′ – GOUUUUUUT FOR LENS ! Wooh sends a bullet through Rajkovic’s skylight. What a strike! 2-1 for Blood and Gold.
83 ′ – Clauss tries a re-entering corner: Rajkovic can only slam the ball over his bar.
80 ′ – Two players are down and seem to be in pain. They are Haidara and Lopy.
78 ′ – Several replacements intervene on the blood and gold side. Cahuzac, Sotoca and Camara come into play, Boura, Da Costa and Ganago do the opposite.
73 ′ – Cool break in Boulogne. Reims takes the opportunity to make a change: Lopy replaces Cafaro.
67 ′ – The proteges of Franck Haise dominate this second period. It is now necessary to adjust the sight to take the front on the scoreboard.
62 ′ – Clauss finds Ganago in the area but his head goes far above the goal of the Reims goalkeeper.
59 ′ – Perfect center of Boura for the head of little Da Costa who rises higher than everyone else! Leather grazed Rajkovic’s right post.
55 ′ – Yellow card for Fofana after a delayed tackle.
52 ′ – Huge opportunity for Racing! Clauss scratches a ball on the right side and crosses low to the ground. Banza appears and knocks… it just goes by!
51 ′ – Following a corner, Ganago forces the keeper to snap above his bar. The next corner kick does nothing.
46′ – It’s back to Boulogne-sur-Mer. The sun is (finally) appearing!
The atmosphere rises in Libé with Banza equalizing from the penalty spot! #RCLSDR pic.twitter.com/szK90rruma
– Florian (@BrassartFlo) July 24, 2021
Half time. Sang et Or and Rémois are neck and neck at the end of this first period. Banza responded to Ekitike from the penalty spot. 1-1.
45 ′ – The referee whistles the half-time.
43′ – RACING EQUALIZATION! Banza takes Rajkovic on the wrong foot. Lensois supporters are overjoyed! 1-1.
42 ′ – Penalty for Lens! Fofana is broke in the area.
40 ′ – Lens cannot do it for the moment, the opportunities are rare.
34 ′ – Dangerous center of Clauss in the Reims area, unfortunately, Boura can not try his luck narrowly resumed by an opposing defender.
32 ′ – Beautiful lensoise action led by Ganago. Da Costa’s strike ends in Rajkovic’s gloves.
31 ′ – The faults accumulate and the game becomes choppy. Franck Haise players are asking for boxes.
29 ′ – Banza struggles to slip a good ball to Clauss but the latter’s cross is missed.
24′ – Opening the scoring for Reims! Ektike mystifies Racing’s defense and deceives Leca. What purpose !
Banza equalizes from penalty
23 ′ – Da Costa shooting center, safe for Rajkovic.
20 ′ – Yellow card for Gradit after a foul on Cafaro.
17 ′ – Free kick well placed for Reims. Cafaro hits the wall.
15 ′ – Millimeter cross section of Fofana for Clauss. The piston accelerates and arms a strike at 25 meters: it is above.
14 ′ – Huge opportunity for Reims! Abelhamid’s header, at close range, passes flush with Leca’s right post.
12 ′ – Corner for Lens. Fofana tries a half-volley but the leather flies into the sky of Boulogne.
11 ′ – Beautiful lens movement concluded by a strong center from Clauss. The Reims defense pushes back the danger.
???? H-1 before #RCLSDR
Two meetings: 2 × 45 ‘then 2 × 30’.Here is the first 1️⃣1️⃣ blood and gold facing the @StadeDeReims : Leca – Haïdara – Wooh – Gradit – Boura – Fofana – Doucouré – Clauss – Pereira Da Costa – Ganago – Banza
???? Live video from 1 p.m.! #SiFierDEtreLensois
— Racing Club de Lens (@RCLens) July 24, 2021
7 ′ – The first minutes are intense at Libé and we have already seen some nice gestures, especially from Fofana.
3 ′ – Cafaro tumble on the left side. It transplanted towards the center and rolls up: it passes by.
2 ′ – Ganago is sent deep, dribbles past the goalkeeper and scores… but he is signaled in an offside position.
1′ – Kick-off to the Liberation! The Lensois evolve in their usual tunic, the Rémois in blue.
The pre-match
As a reminder, the Sang et Or drew against Standard de Liège and against Le Havre. They also have a defeat against Brussels’ Union Saint-Gilloise. This afternoon, Lens will play two matches. A first of 90 minutes and a second of 60 minutes.
As since the start of the preparation, two different teams will be aligned by the coach, Franck Haise. For their part, the Rémois won all their friendly matches. A few hundred supporters are present at Libé. We hope to have a nice afternoon in Boulogne.
The compositions of the first match:
RC Lens : Leca – Gradit, Wooh, Haidara – Clauss, Doucouré, Fofana (C), Boura (Cahuzac, 78th) – Da Costa (Camara, 78th) – Banza, Ganago (Sotoca, 78th).
Reims : Rajkovic – F.Doucouré, Faes, Abelhamid, Konan (Brahimi, 46e) – Cassama, Munetsi (Berisha, 46e), Chavalerin – Kebbal (Gravillon, 46e), Ekitika, Cafaro (Lopy, 73e).
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