RCL-SRFC. RC Lens and Stade Rennais have not yet managed to decide between themselves in this Ligue 1 shock, at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, this Saturday August 27, 2022 (0-0). The second round is over. The rest of the game live.
22:02 – Start of the 2nd period
The 2nd half starts between RC Lens and Rennais Stadium, in Lens, where Jerome Brisard whistled the kick-off. The reminder of the score: 0-0.
21:46 – Lensois and Rennais go to the locker room
RC Lens dominates slightly but in a sterile way: at half-time, possession of the ball is thus in favor of RC Lens (56% against 44% for Stade Rennais), but it is the Rennais who have created the most of opportunities with 1 shots on target for RC Lens against 2 shots on target for Stade Rennais. And they hold the shock to the mark (0-0).
21:46 – Failed attempt for RC Lens
RC Lens’ attempt is narrowly missed as we reach the 45th minute of the match.
21:46 – Shot on target for Stade Rennais
Stade Rennais thinks to find the opening but this shot which however took the way of the frame does not hit the mark.
21:43 – Yellow card for Desire Doue (Stade Rennais)
Desire Doue, the Stade Rennais player, inherits a warning in the 43rd minute, in this 1st period.
21:43 – Stade Rennais concedes a free kick very close to their goals!
Huge opportunity for RC Lens! Jerome Brisard whistles a free kick a stone’s throw from the opposing area. The opportunity for the Lensois to take the lead in the 43rd minute of the match, while the score was 0-0 in this 1st period.
21:40 – A free kick will allow Stade Rennais to breathe
Jerome Brisard whistles a welcome free kick in favor of the Rennais who were cornered in their last 30 meters and could see RC Lens score a point at the end of this phase of play. This free kick will be taken in a few moments.
21:38 – Offside whistled against Stade Rennais
A Stade Rennais player is trapped offside and allows his opponents to clear. We play the 39th minute of play in this game.
21:37 – A free kick will allow RC Lens to clear
Jerome Brisard whistles a welcome free kick in favor of the Lensois who were cornered in their last 30 meters and could see Stade Rennais take the advantage at the end of this action. This free kick will be struck in a few moments.
21:36 – Jerome Brisard whistles a free kick against Stade Rennais
Jerome Brisard whistles another free kick for RC Lens in this 37th minute of play. A set piece in the Rennais half of the field which could prove dangerous when the two teams are still tied in this meeting.
21:35 – Free kick in favor of Stade Rennais
Jerome Brisard grants a 6th free kick for Stade Rennais. The Lensois have at this stage as many set pieces in their stats. The score is still 0-0 in this game.
21:33 – Offside whistled against Stade Rennais
Jerome Brisard mentions an offside against Stade Rennais, one of whose players was in an illegal position. We are at 0 offsides for RC Lens and 2 offsides for Stade Rennais.
21:30 – Free kick in favor of Stade Rennais
The referee has just awarded a 5th free kick in favor of Stade Rennais. The Lensois have at this stage as many set pieces in their stats. The score is still 0-0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
21:29 – Stade Rennais gets a free kick very close to the goals!
Stade Rennais wins a precious free kick, in the red zone for Stade Rennais, which could allow them to strike in this 1st period. We play the 29th minute of play at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
21:28 – Corner in favor of RC Lens
RC Lens has an interesting opportunity to take the lead on the scoreboard (0-0) by immediately obtaining its first corner of the game, as we reach the 29th minute in Lens.
21:27 – The referee whistles a free kick against Stade Rennais
RC Lens gets a free kick in this 1st period, which will be hit in a few seconds. The score is still tied in this Lens – Rennes match, but the Lensois have the upper hand for the moment on set pieces with 5 free kicks against 3 for their opponents in the 28th minute of play at Stade Bollaert-Delelis .
21:24 – Jerome Brisard whistles a free kick for Stade Rennais
The referee grants a third free kick in favor of Stade Rennais. The Rennais are nevertheless led in terms of set pieces, the Lensois counting a total of 1 more free kicks since the start of the meeting. The score is still 0-0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
21:23 – Failed attempt for RC Lens
RC Lens’ attempt is narrowly missed as we reach the 24th minute of the game.
21:23 – Shot on target for Stade Rennais
Interesting opportunity for Stade Rennais: the attempt is on target but the opposing goalkeeper watches the grain and can get away.
21:22 – Failed attempt for Stade Rennais
Stade Rennais creates danger but the opposing goalkeeper manages to save his side with this shot as we reach the 23rd minute of the game.
21:22 – Shot on target for RC Lens
RC Lens believe they have found the opening but this shot which nevertheless took the path of the frame does not find the nets.
21:17 – Jerome Brisard whistles a free kick for RC Lens
A new free kick for RC Lens, the 4th since kick-off, is signaled by Jerome Brisard in the Stade Rennais half of the field, as we play the 18th minute of play in this Lens-Rennes. The perfect time to shake the nets in this 1st period.
21:05 – The referee whistles a free kick against Stade Rennais
A new free kick for RC Lens, the 3rd since kick-off, is signaled by Jerome Brisard in the opposing half, as we play the 6th minute of play in this Lens-Rennes. The perfect time to take the advantage in this 1st half.
21:04 – Offside whistled against Stade Rennais
A Stade Rennais player is penalized for offside and allows his opponents to move forward. We are playing the 5th minute of play in this game.
21:03 – The referee whistles a free kick against RC Lens
Stade Rennais gets a free kick in this 1st period, which will be taken in a few moments. The score is still nil in this Lens – Rennes match, but the Lensois seem to be committing more faults having conceded at this stage 2 free kicks against 1 while we are in the 4th minute of play at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.