2023-12-09 00:23:17
Four days before playing out its European future on Tuesday at Bollaert against Sevilla FC, Lens failed to win in Montpellier (0-0). But in front of their supporters (finally authorized just before the match), the Lensois nevertheless continue their good series in L1 with now 10 matches without defeat (6 wins, 4 draws). This is their 7th clean sheet in their last 9 outings, the 6-0 conceded to Arsenal necessarily mitigating this record.
But even without a goal, this Montpellier – Lens was nevertheless a good L1 match, with a lot of intensity, especially in the first period.
The return of Elye Wahi to Mosson was eagerly awaited. Transferred to Lens for 35 million euros at the end of the transfer window, the 20-year-old striker admitted before the match that “the emotion will be very strong, the MHSC is a club that is dear to me and it always will be , whatever happens “.
This emotional dimension, Wahi, only 2 goals in L1 since his arrival at Lens and very far from his success in Montpellier (19 goals last season), has not completely managed to grasp it. After wasting a great opportunity by shooting alone at the far post (37th), he lost his duel against Benjamin Lecomte (60th). Certainly frustrated by his performance, Wahi left the field to the ovations of his former audience in Montpellier (71st) who chanted his name.
But it was Montpellier who got the match point and certainly the best opportunity of this meeting. Brice Samba was decisive by diverting the cross shot from Nigerian Akor Adams (87th). An action leaving Michel Der Zakarian on his knees and totally in disbelief. Unable to win since the end of October (3 defeats, 3 draws now), Montpellier continues its very poor record at home (only 1 victory for 3 draws and 3 defeats).
“We have opportunities to turn this match around,” said Montpellier goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte on Prime Video. But in the complicated situation we are currently experiencing, we must congratulate everyone. Lens is very strong, they will move up the rankings. We will therefore take this point. »
“Montpellier was dangerous in transition,” said Lensois defender Kevin Danso. We must be more efficient, more decisive. Apart from Wahi’s chances, we didn’t have many. But we are happy with the draw. Seville? All matches are important. We know that we are strong at home and what we have to do. If we play better than tonight, we will win. »
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