Lens Beat PFC in Ligue 1 Matchday Impacted by Social Unrest
Florian Thauvin and Thorgan Hazard scored late as Lens took advantage of a day reshaped by protests and police redeployments.
- On Saturday, Lens defeated Paris FC 2-1 in Ligue 1, with last season's French Cup winners coming from behind to secure the victory.
- Nationwide protests over the rising cost of living prompted police to request that French authorities reschedule several Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 fixtures this weekend.
- Florian Thauvin equalized from 22 yards before Thorgan Hazard netted the winner on 83 minutes; VAR overturned a red card for Lens defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
- Paris FC missed the opportunity to go top of the table with the loss, while Lens moved to sixth place, just one point behind the leaders.
- Lille visits Monaco and Marseille hosts Le Havre on Sunday, ahead of Monday's match between Paris Saint-Germain and league leaders Lyon.
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Lens beat PFC in Ligue 1 matchday impacted by social unrest
Florian Thauvin and Thorgan Hazard scored in the final 30 minutes as last season's French Cup winners came from behind to beat Paris FC. The result condemned PFC to remaining joint on 14 points with five other clubs at the top of the table. Lens now sit just one point behind them in sixth place. Luca Koleosho opened the scoring two minutes into first-half stoppage time at the end of a crisp counter-attack. The 22-year-old picked the ball up on …
RC Lens came to the end of Paris FC this Saturday in Bollaert (2-1), on behalf of the 8th day of Ligue 1.
Five teams are tied with 14 points at the top of the French League
The Paris FC lost in Lens by 2-1, in the eighth leg of the Ligue 1, and missed the opportunity to isolate itself in the lead of the competition.
Lens achieved its third consecutive victory in the French Ligue 1 after defeating Paris FC 2-1 at home in a match from the 8th round. Gos
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