90+6'

The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.

90+5'

Montpellier have a free kick.

90+3'

Andy Delort (Montpellier) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, but his low effort is straight at Jean-Louis Leca.

90+3'

Gael Kakuta (Lens) brings his opponent down. Jeremy Stinat has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul. There is a free kick near the sideline to Montpellier.

90+1'

A dangerous looking corner kick from Clement Michelin (Lens) is cleared to safety by the defence.

90

We will have 5 min. of added time.

90

Lens are ruled offside.

89'

A substitution has been made. Florent Mollet is replaced by Hilton (Montpellier).

86'

Ignatius Ganago (Lens) clutches his head in despair after he blew a huge opportunity! He received the ball from the set piece, took a good first touch and unleashed a mid-range projectile to the middle of the goal, but Jonas Omlin makes a nice save.

86'

Lens will look to benefit from a promising free kick near the touchline.

85'

Jean-Louis Leca pulls off a great save to deny Florent Mollet (Montpellier) after receiving a precise defence-splitting pass. The effort is headed for the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper dives superbly to stop it. Definitely the best save of this match so far!

83'

Simon Bokote Banza (Lens) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Steven Fortes.

81'

Unlucky! Gael Kakuta (Lens) hits a thunderous volley on the edge of the box that just flies just wide of the right post.

80'

Michel Der Zakarian has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Keagan Dolly (Montpellier) replacing Teji Savanier.

80'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Il-Lok Yun (Montpellier) comes onto the pitch so that Stephy Mavididi can be given a rest.

80'

Lens failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat. Lens are still threatening though, as it's a corner.

78'

Jordan Ferri (Montpellier) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: „Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Jeremy Stinat with no other option than to blow for a foul. It's a free kick to Lens, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.

77'

It is time for a substitution. Ismael Boura (Lens) is on for Jonathan Clauss.

77'

Franck Haise has decided to make a change. Clement Michelin (Lens) replaces Issiaga Sylla.

75'

The yellow card goes to Yannick Cahuzac (Lens).

73'

Stephy Mavididi (Montpellier) dribbles his way to the edge of the box and drills a shot low towards the middle of the goal, but Jean-Louis Leca is equal to the effort and makes a good save.

69'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Arnaud Kalimuendo trots off the pitch and is replaced by Ignatius Ganago (Lens).

69'

Gaetan Laborde (Montpellier) jumps highest to meet the ball from the corner kick and finishes behind the helpless keeper with a powerful low header into the middle of the net. The defence are staring motionlessly at each other. What a peach of a goal that is. Gaetan Laborde (Montpellier) has every right to celebrate!

69'

Montpellier failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat. Montpellier are still threatening though, as it's a corner. Montpellier force a corner. They send men into the box.

68'

Andy Delort (Montpellier) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Montpellier.

68'

Montpellier quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.

67'

Montpellier failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat. Montpellier are still threatening though, as it's a corner.

67'

Florent Mollet (Montpellier) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player. Montpellier force their opponents to concede a corner.

64'

Montpellier failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat. Montpellier are still threatening though, as it's a corner.

64'

Gaetan Laborde (Montpellier) attempts to convert a cross into a goal, but his promising header from near the penalty spot towards the bottom of the right post is denied by a decent save from Jean-Louis Leca.

62'

Steven Fortes (Lens) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Jeremy Stinat blows for a foul. Free kick. Montpellier will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.

59'

A quickly taken corner by Lens.

59'

Lens keep possession of the ball by producing short passes and one-two passes from player to player.

57'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Lens) attempts to find one of his teammates with a sweet pass into the box, but one of the defending players reacts well and intercepts the effort.

52'

That's unlucky! Arnaud Kalimuendo (Lens) side steps a tackle after receiving a pass, advances then hits a booming shot from mid-range which only rises at the last second to fly just over the bar.

50'

Goal! Gael Kakuta (Lens) runs up to the ball, stops and waits for Jonas Omlin to commit before slotting the penalty into the bottom right corner.

50'

Gael Kakuta (Lens) is going to take the penalty!

50'

Here comes the VAR decision. YES, it's a penalty!

49'

Referee Jeremy Stinat makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether it’s a penalty. Let’s see what happens!

48'

Jean-Louis Leca (Lens) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle. PENALTY to Montpellier! Great chance to score.

46'

The second half has just started.

45+2'

Jeremy Stinat has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.

45

There will be a minimum of 1 min. of added time.

45'

CLOSE! Loic Bade (Lens) shows off his amazing skills with a solo run to the edge of the box before fashioning a shot that goes inches wide of the right post!

42'

Lens failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat. Lens are still threatening though, as it's a corner.

40'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Lens) flashes a header well wide of the left post following a lofted pass into the centre of the box.

38'

Jonathan Clauss (Lens) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick, but his poor effort goes out of play.

38'

Pedro Mendes (Montpellier) is awarded a yellow card. The referee showed him no mercy.

36'

Jonas Omlin (Montpellier) scores an unfortunate own goal after deflecting the ball into his own net!

35'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Lens) sends a cross into the box, but Jonas Omlin comes off his line to gather the ball.

34'

Good movement by Massadio Haidara (Lens), but he can't find any of his teammates as the cross is poor.

31'

Andy Delort (Montpellier) jumps for a cross and produces a fine header from near the penalty spot, but it goes a whisker over the bar! What a huge opportunity!

28'

Jeremy Stinat sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement and the goal stands!

27'

Wait! The referee has now indicated he wants to check if the goal for Montpellier can stand using VAR.

26'

Goal 0:2! Pedro Mendes (Montpellier) taps home from close range after the rebound fell kindly into his path.

25'

A player from Lens pulled an opponent down, forcing the referee to blow his whistle. Montpellier earn a free kick.

21'

The corner from Gael Kakuta (Lens) is intercepted by Jonas Omlin.

21'

Lens take a short corner kick.

20'

Andy Delort (Montpellier) forces a pass into the box, but Jean-Louis Leca is alert and does a great job to rob him of the ball.

19'

Gael Kakuta (Lens) meets a cross just outside the area and gets in a strike from a promising position, but the shot is blocked by the defender.

18'

It seemed like Jonathan Clauss (Lens) was going to take a quick free kick, but instead he is going to send the ball inside the penalty box for his teammates.

16'

It's a goal! Andy Delort sends a long raking pass onto the head of Stephy Mavididi (Montpellier), who makes no mistake from close in and sends the ball into the roof of the net. 0:1.

14'

Gael Kakuta (Lens) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot.

12'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) attempts to score with a first-time shot from the edge of the box. His low effort towards the middle of the goal is saved by Jonas Omlin.

11'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) jumps into a tackle and Jeremy Stinat blows his whistle for a foul.

6'

Gael Kakuta (Lens) attempts to put in the resulting set piece, but he miskicks and sends the ball into the stands. A strong but inaccurate shot.

6'

Pedro Mendes (Montpellier) commits a minor foul to interrupt the attacking move of his opponent and is warned by the referee that he will get a yellow card if he does it again. Lens are awarded a free kick.

3'

Gael Kakuta (Lens) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Montpellier.

1'

Andy Delort (Montpellier) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.

1'

The first half has started.

Montpellier will kick the game off.

Jeremy Stinat will referee today's match.

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