2023-12-09 00:18:52
By Thibaud Jouffrit
Published 22 minutes ago, Updated now
Zero score between Lens and Montpellier. PASCAL GUYOT / AFP
MHSC and RC Lens failed to decide between themselves (0-0) this Friday, at the opening of the 15th day of Ligue 1.
A goalless draw which does not suit anyone. This Friday, at the opening of the 15th day of Ligue 1, Montpellier and RC Lens parted back to back (0-0) despite clear opportunities on both sides. The MHSC, without a victory for six games, ranks 13th. Slowed down, the Sang et Or nevertheless climbed to 5th place while waiting for the rest of the program this weekend.
Montpellier and Lensois delivered a disputed first act. In Lens the ball and the yellow cards (Danso and Frankowski warned), in Montpellier the rapid attacks. Authors of a convincing start, the Héraultais came very close to the perfect shot when Chotard’s shot flirted with the goal post left empty by Samba (9th). Under the leadership of the Jordanian Al Tamari, passer for Tchato who did not dare to strike (35th), the locals threatened the Sang et Or, also volunteers.
In an ideal position, Frankowski did not get on target (29th) before two opportunities for the returning Elye Wahi, trained in Montpellier, who heated the gloves of Lecomte (36th) then missed the easiest shot from six meters in stride ( 38th). As a symbol of this first half during which he especially lacked precision in the last gesture (7 shots on each side, 3 on target).
Adams and Wahi in check
Again in the second half. Numerous attempts but always an opposing leg or the poor lawn of Mosson to ward off the danger. The two teams going blow for blow, it was ultimately the goalkeepers who had the last word. Facing the two attackers of the evening, Elye Wahi and Akor Adams, clumsy in the last gesture. The Lensois lost his duel in front of his former teammate Lecomte (60th) while the Montpellier fell on a decisive Samba twice (69th, 87th) despite a kamikaze exit which could have cost him dearly at the end of the game.
Very close to each other, the two teams logically share the points. An average result which does not suit either the MHSC or RC Lens. The northern club sees its streak end at three league victories before saying goodbye to the Champions League next Tuesday when they host Sevilla FC at the Bollaert stadium.
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