Ligue 1 26/27 · Round 7 · SAT, OCT 17
ESTAC Troyes vs Racing Club De Lens match report: Troyes beaten by Lens in Ligue 1
Lens took the points at Troyes with a 3-1 away win, built on a first-half lead and a third goal after the break.
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Result
The match finished 3-1 to Racing Club De Lens, an away win. Troyes led 1-0 at half-time, but Lens scored twice in the second half to complete the turnaround. The result leaves Troyes still searching for their first home win of the season.
Goals
Adrien Monfray put Lens ahead in the 13th minute with an own goal credited to the away side. Timothee Nkada equalised for Troyes in the 26th minute, his first Ligue 1 goal for the club this season. Odsonne Edouard restored Lens's lead in first-half stoppage time, assisted by Florian Thauvin. Ruben Aguilar added a third for Lens in the 55th minute, again assisted by Florian Thauvin.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half, with the territory shared. Troyes were on top for most of the second half, but could not turn that pressure into goals. Across the match, neither side held a clear territorial edge.
Key stats
Troyes had more shots on target, 6 to 4, but Lens were more clinical with their chances. Lens had the greater share of possession, 59% to 41%. Troyes won more corners, 6 to 4, but could not make them count.
Discipline
Both sides picked up two yellow cards each, with no red cards shown. The match was officiated by Hakim Ben el Salem Hadj.
Streaks
Troyes have now lost 5 Ligue 1 matches in a row this season. Lens won a Ligue 1 away match for the first time this season, at the 4th away attempt.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Racing Club De Lens the favourites, at an implied 52%; Racing Club De Lens won the match.
What it means
Troyes remain in 17th place with 4 points and a goal difference of -11. Lens move up to 7th with 10 points and a goal difference of 3.
Verdict
Lens took their chances well to win 3-1, despite Troyes having more shots on target and more corners. Troyes were on top for most of the second half but could not find a way back into the match. The result extends Troyes' losing run and gives Lens a first away win of the season.