Lens 5:2 Auxerre — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Lens powered to a 5-2 win over Auxerre in Ligue 1, showing ruthless finishing after the visitors were reduced to ten men. Christ Makosso's 35th-minute red card loosened the contest, and Lens took full advantage.

Florian Thauvin opened the scoring at 12, Franjo Ivanović doubled the lead at 49 and Saud Abdulhamid made it 3-0 at 54. Danny Namaso pulled one back for Auxerre at 61, but Pierre Ganiou restored the three-goal cushion at 66 and Lamine Sy cut it again at 69, only for Thauvin to seal the win with his second at 88.

The numbers underline Lens' superiority. They had nine shots on target and scored five, posting an expected-goals total of 3.38 against Auxerre's 1.79. Thauvin's brace was the highlight, while Auxerre's 21 fouls reflected their struggle to contain the hosts.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Lens vs Auxerre?

Lens 5-2 Auxerre (Ligue 1).

Who scored?

Florian Thauvin (12') for Lens; Franjo Ivanović (49', assist Abdallah Sima) for Lens; Saud Abdulhamid (54', assist Florian Thauvin) for Lens; Danny Namaso (61') for Auxerre; Pierre Ganiou (66', assist Michał Skóraś) for Lens; Lamine Sy (69', assist Rayan Mandengue) for Auxerre; Florian Thauvin (88') for Lens.

Were there any red cards in Lens vs Auxerre?

Yes — sent off: Christ Makosso (Auxerre, 35').

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