The Racing Club de Lens had to settle for a goalless draw on the Montpellier pitch this Friday, at the opening of the 15th day of Ligue 1 (0-0).
It was a Lens team with renewed confidence which presented itself at La Mosson this Friday evening, at the opening of this 15th day of Ligue 1. After a failed start to the season, the Sang et Or found the cruising speed at the level of Ligue 1. Without making any noise, Franck Haise’s team is making its merry way. She thus remained on a series of 9 matches without the slightest setback before this trip to Hérault.
For the people of Lens, the carrot was beautiful. A success allowed them to overtake Reims to temporarily settle in the top 5. But this favorite status did not allow any superiority complex. There was no question of taking this match over the head. Already because Montpellier is one of the most skilful formations in Ligue 1 on counter-attacks. But also because Lens was deprived of several important elements, starting with executives Deiver Machado and Florian Sotoca.
Lens without idea
All eyes, however, were focused on Elye Wahi. The French international hopeful made his comeback to the venue where he was born. Unsurprisingly, the center forward was watched like milk on fire by defenders who know him perfectly. The Lensois also sought to impose their domination by confiscating the ball against an opponent ready to attack the depth on each recovery. A tactical opposition which rather benefited the locals.
Serious and diligent, Michel Der Zakarian’s men were able to close the spaces to annihilate the offensive strike force of the Lensois. Wahi only has one real opportunity to get his teeth into, at the hour mark, without success (60th). And with a zest of success, it was the Montpellier team who could have won if Samba had not intervened in front of Adams at the end of the match (87th). Lens misses the opportunity to climb to 5th place before the rest of this 15th day of Ligue 1.
