Commentary:
90+5' Lens with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 36250.
90+4' Ball possession: Lens: 48%, Montpellier: 52%.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Przemyslaw Frankowski from Lens trips Ambroise Oyongo Bitolo
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Teji Savanier from Montpellier trips Jonathan Gradit
90+3' Lens are in control of the ball.
90+2' Goal kick for Montpellier.
90+2' How did he miss that? Wesley Said has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
90+2' Przemyslaw Frankowski puts in a cross...
90+2' Lens are trying to create something here.
90+1' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Nicholas Gioacchini puts in a cross...
90+1' Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
90' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Lens: 49%, Montpellier: 51%.
90' Przemyslaw Frankowski from Lens goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicholas Gioacchini
88' Lens are in control of the ball.
88' Goal kick for Lens.
88' Remy Cabella is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicholas Gioacchini in a tactical substitution.
87' Joris Chotard from Montpellier tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
87' A shot by Florent Mollet is blocked.
87' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Teji Savanier from Montpellier crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
87' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
86' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
86' Goal kick for Lens.
85' Ball possession: Lens: 50%, Montpellier: 50%.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Said from Lens trips Maxime Esteve
84' The referee signals a free kick as Seko Fofana from Lens trips Joris Chotard
84' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Deiver Machado from Lens crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
83' Lens are trying to create something here.
82' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Cheick Oumar Doucoure is leaving the field to be replaced by Yannick Cahuzac in a tactical substitution.
82' Florian Sotoca is leaving the field to be replaced by Wesley Said in a tactical substitution.
81' Christopher Wooh relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Joris Chotard puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Lens: 50%, Montpellier: 50%.
80' The game is restarted.
80' Cheick Oumar Doucoure is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
79' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Joris Chotard from Montpellier trips Seko Fofana
79' Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Remy Cabella from Montpellier makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
78' Lens plays a short goal kick.
78' Could be a good chance here as Jordan Ferri from Montpellier cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
77' Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Mamadou Sakho sends a long ball upfield.
77' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Lens: 51%, Montpellier: 49%.
75' Przemyslaw Frankowski provided the assist for the goal.
75' G O O O O A A A L - Ignatius Ganago from Lens heads the ball from close range into the net.75' Przemyslaw Frankowski puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Lens: 51%, Montpellier: 49%.
74' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' David Costa is leaving the field to be replaced by Patrick Berg in a tactical substitution.
74' Stephy Mavididi is leaving the field to be replaced by Elye Wahi in a tactical substitution.
74' Leo Leroy is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordan Ferri in a tactical substitution.
73' Lens are trying to create something here.
73' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
73' Remy Cabella of Montpellier passes the ball to a team mate.
73' Florent Mollet from Montpellier directs a ball squarely in the box, but Wuilker Farinez runs out to collect the ball
72' Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Florent Mollet from Montpellier swings in the corner from the right.
71' Teji Savanier works the keeper with a shot from long range. The ball goes out for a corner.
70' Ball possession: Lens: 51%, Montpellier: 49%.
70' Yellow card for David Costa.
70' David Costa from Lens goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Teji Savanier
70' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Lens trips Florent Mollet
70' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' A shot by Arnaud Souquet is blocked.
69' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Deiver Machado relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Teji Savanier from Montpellier swings in the corner from the left.
69' Kevin Danso clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
69' Kevin Danso could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
68' Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga is leaving the field to be replaced by Ignatius Ganago in a tactical substitution.
68' Jonathan Clauss is leaving the field to be replaced by Przemyslaw Frankowski in a tactical substitution.
67' Florent Mollet is penalised for pushing Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga.
67' Teji Savanier from Montpellier swings in the corner from the right.
67' The game is restarted.
66' Cheick Oumar Doucoure is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
66' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
66' A shot from Teji Savanier goes to a corner kick after a save by the keeper.
65' Montpellier start a counter attack.
65' Ball possession: Lens: 54%, Montpellier: 46%.
64' Leo Leroy is penalised for pushing Florian Sotoca.
64' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Teji Savanier shoots from outside the box, but Wuilker Farinez has it under control
63' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
62' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Jonathan Clauss swings in a cross from the free kick.
62' Leo Leroy from Montpellier goes a bit too far there as the pulls down David Costa
62' Goal kick for Montpellier.
61' Sacha Delaye is leaving the field to be replaced by Teji Savanier in a tactical substitution.
61' Valere Germain is leaving the field to be replaced by Florent Mollet in a tactical substitution.
61' Jonathan Clauss from Lens swings in the corner from the left.
60' Seko Fofana works the keeper with a shot from long range. The ball goes out for a corner.
60' Jonathan Gradit from Lens crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
60' Jonathan Clauss of Lens passes the ball to a team mate.
60' Ball possession: Lens: 53%, Montpellier: 47%.
59' The referee signals a free kick as Valere Germain from Montpellier trips Christopher Wooh
59' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
58' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Florian Sotoca from Lens makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
58' Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Jonathan Clauss puts in a cross...
57' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Deiver Machado puts in a cross...
56' Lens are trying to create something here.
56' Safe hands from Wuilker Farinez as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Sacha Delaye swings in a cross from the free kick.
55' The referee signals a free kick as Jonathan Gradit from Lens trips Stephy Mavididi
55' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Ball possession: Lens: 53%, Montpellier: 47%.
54' The game is restarted.
54' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
53' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Joris Chotard from Montpellier directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Remy Cabella of Montpellier passes the ball to a team mate.
53' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
52' Lens plays a short goal kick.
52' Seko Fofana shoots from outside the box, but Jonas Omlin has it under control
51' Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Jonathan Clauss puts in a cross...
51' Safe hands from Wuilker Farinez as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Ambroise Oyongo Bitolo puts in a cross...
50' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Lens: 56%, Montpellier: 44%.
49' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
48' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Lens plays a short goal kick.
48' Sacha Delaye from Montpellier tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
47' Jonathan Clauss relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Remy Cabella swings in a cross from the free kick.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Jonathan Clauss from Lens trips Stephy Mavididi
46' Lens are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' It was a glorious performance by Lens, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45' Ball possession: Lens: 53%, Montpellier: 47%.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Leo Leroy from Montpellier trips Florian Sotoca
45' Ambroise Oyongo Bitolo relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Jonathan Clauss from Lens sends a deflected cross into the box.
44' Lens are in control of the ball.
43' The referee signals a free kick as Jonathan Gradit from Lens trips Remy Cabella
42' David Costa from Lens passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Safe hands from Jonas Omlin as he comes out and claims the ball
42' Florian Sotoca puts in a cross...
41' Lens are in control of the ball.
41' The game is restarted.
40' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
40' Ball possession: Lens: 53%, Montpellier: 47%.
39' Safe hands from Wuilker Farinez as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Arnaud Souquet puts in a cross...
39' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
37' Jonathan Clauss provided the assist for the goal.
37' G O O O A A A L - David Costa scores with the right foot!37' Great skill from David Costa as he dribbles past his opponents
37' Jonathan Clauss of Lens passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Seko Fofana puts in a cross...
37' Arnaud Souquet relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Jonathan Clauss from Lens swings in the corner from the right.
36' Maxime Esteve clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
36' Jonathan Clauss puts in a cross...
35' Jonathan Gradit relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Arnaud Souquet puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Lens: 55%, Montpellier: 45%.
35' Seko Fofana from Lens is ruled offside.
35' Jonathan Clauss from Lens directs a ball squarely in the box.
35' POST! So nearly a goal by Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga but his finish hits the post!
34' Seko Fofana of Lens passes the ball to a team mate.
34' Lens are trying to create something here.
33' Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Ambroise Oyongo Bitolo puts in a cross...
33' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Montpellier plays a short goal kick.
31' A chance presents itself to Florian Sotoca from Lens but his header goes wide
31' Jonathan Clauss puts in a cross...
30' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: Lens: 55%, Montpellier: 45%.
30' Lens are in control of the ball.
29' Goal kick for Montpellier.
28' Seko Fofana from Lens sends an effort wide of target
28' Jonathan Clauss of Lens passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Cheick Oumar Doucoure from Lens passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Goal kick for Montpellier.
26' Jonathan Clauss from Lens crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
25' Lens are trying to create something here.
25' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Christopher Wooh puts in a cross...
25' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Lens: 51%, Montpellier: 49%.
24' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Jonathan Gradit puts in a cross...
23' Good effort by Valere Germain as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
23' Stephy Mavididi of Montpellier passes the ball to a team mate.
23' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
23' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
21' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
20' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Lens are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Lens: 48%, Montpellier: 52%.
19' Stephy Mavididi is penalised for pushing Jonathan Clauss.
19' A shot by Cheick Oumar Doucoure is blocked.
19' Lens are trying to create something here.
19' Lens plays a short goal kick.
18' Stephy Mavididi from Montpellier sends an effort wide of target
18' Ambroise Oyongo Bitolo from Montpellier directs a ball squarely in the box.
18' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' The referee signals a free kick as Sacha Delaye from Montpellier trips Deiver Machado
17' Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Joris Chotard puts in a cross...
16' Cheick Oumar Doucoure is penalised for pushing Leo Leroy.
16' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Goal kick for Montpellier.
15' Cheick Oumar Doucoure of Lens passes the ball to a team mate.
15' Jonathan Clauss from Lens takes a short corner kick from the right.
15' Maxime Esteve clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
15' Jonathan Clauss puts in a cross...
15' Arnaud Souquet relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Jonathan Clauss from Lens swings in the corner from the right.
14' Ambroise Oyongo Bitolo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
13' Lens plays a short goal kick.
13' Could be a good chance here as Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
12' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Florian Sotoca of Lens passes the ball to a team mate.
12' Lens start a counter attack.
11' Montpellier are in control of the ball.
11' Jonathan Clauss from Lens directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Could be a good chance here as Seko Fofana from Lens cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
10' Ball possession: Lens: 35%, Montpellier: 65%.
9' Goal kick for Montpellier.
9' Jonathan Gradit from Lens crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
9' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Jonathan Clauss from Lens swings in the corner from the right.
8' Jonathan Clauss from Lens tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8' Lens start a counter attack.
8' Montpellier are trying to create something here.
7' Florian Sotoca from Lens directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' The referee signals a free kick as Christopher Wooh from Lens trips Valere Germain
7' Mamadou Sakho relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Jonathan Clauss from Lens makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
6' The referee signals a free kick as Remy Cabella from Montpellier trips Jonathan Gradit
6' Safe hands from Wuilker Farinez as he comes out and claims the ball
6' Arnaud Souquet sends a long ball upfield.
5' Ball possession: Lens: 9%, Montpellier: 91%.
4' Lens take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Jonathan Gradit relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Montpellier take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Christopher Wooh relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Joris Chotard puts in a cross...
2' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Montpellier take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' A shot by Florian Sotoca is blocked.
1' A shot by Seko Fofana is blocked.
1' Deiver Machado puts in a cross...
1' Lens take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Montpellier kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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