Lorient, France, FRA — Bamba Dieng struck early and Aiyegun Tosin delivered the decisive blow as Lorient defeated Lens in French Ligue 1 action at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat.
Dieng gave the hosts the lead in the 18th minute, putting Lorient in front on home soil. Lens responded after the break, with Odsonne Édouard equalizing in the 48th minute to level proceedings. The parity was short-lived, however, as Tosin restored Lorient's advantage in the 65th minute to secure all three points.
GOALS:- 18' Bamba Dieng - Lorient- 48' Odsonne Édouard - Lens- 65' Aiyegun Tosin - Lorient
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Lorient: Bamba Dieng - Opening goal, consistent attacking presence- Lens: Odsonne Édouard - Equalizing goal, lone bright spot for visitors
KEY STAT: Lorient scored in both halves, with the winning goal coming in the 65th minute to deny Lens a share of the points after their 48th-minute equalizer.