Ligue 1: Lens Drops Points - Strasbourg Battles Back for 2-2 Tie

Strasbourg and Lens shared the points in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Sylla and Diarra scored for Strasbourg, canceling out Nzola and Diouf's goals for Lens.

Strasbourg and Lens played to a 2-2 draw today, October 7, 2024, in their Ligue 1 match at Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, France. The scoring began with Lens' Moussa Nzola finding the net in the fifth minute, followed by Alexsy Sylla equalizing for Strasbourg in the 18th minute.

Lens regained the lead with a goal from Adel Diouf in the 44th minute, but Strasbourg's Habib Diarra scored on a penalty kick in the 60th minute to level the score.

The draw leaves Strasbourg in 7th place and Lens in 6th place in the Ligue 1 standings.

Match Highlights:

Score: Strasbourg 2 - 2 Lens 

Goals:

Strasbourg: Alexsy Sylla (18'), Habib Diarra (60') 

Lens: Moussa Nzola (5'), Adel Diouf (44')

Ball Possession: Strasbourg had 48% possession, while Lens had 52%.

Corner Kicks: Strasbourg had 2 corner kicks, while Lens had 3 

Shots on Goal: Both teams had 2 shots on goal.

Shots Wide: Both teams had 5 shots wide.

Total Passes: Strasbourg had 485 total passes, while Lens had 535.

Pass Accuracy: Both teams had an 85% pass accuracy. 

Yellow Cards:

Strasbourg: Andrey Santos (22'), Ibrahima Doukoure (41'), Habib Diarra (70') 

Lens: Jhoanner Chavez (38'), Wahbi Khazri, Florian Sotoca, Florian Medina (64'), Moussa Nzola (70')

Substitutions:

 

Strasbourg: S. Mara for A. Sylla (46'), 

F. Lemaréchal for S. Nanasi (78'), R. Aguilar for P. Frankowski (78'), N. Mendy for A. Fulgini (72'), F. Sotoca for W. Said (72'), J. Sebas for E. Emegha (90'+3) 

Lens: D. P. d. Costa for A. Diouf (85') 

Stadium: Stade de la Meinau