ASM-RCL. Huge match for RC Lens this Saturday August 20, 2022, at the Stade Louis II, against AS Monaco (1-4). Here is the summary of the shock.
6:50 p.m. – Card of RC Lens at Stade Louis II (1-4)
The advantage in the score (1-4) of RC Lens is rather logical in view of the stats proposed at the end of this meeting. The Lensois indeed had a slight advantage in terms of ball possession (46%-54%) but also and above all proved to be more dangerous by framing more shots (6 shots against 5 for AS Monaco).
18:48 – Free kick for RC Lens
Willy Delajod whistles a 17th free kick for RC Lens in this match. The Monegasques have at this stage as many set pieces in their stats. The score is still 1-4 in Fontvieille
18:47 – Missed opportunity for AS Monaco
AS Monaco’s attempt narrowly fails as we reach the 89th minute of the game.
18:47 – Shot on target for RC Lens
Interesting situation for RC Lens: the shot is on target but the opposing goalkeeper is vigilant and can get away.
18:46 – Change for RC Lens
Seko Fofana gives way to Patrick Berg in the 88th minute of play in this game.
18:45 – Free kick in favor of AS Monaco
AS Monaco wins a free kick in this 2nd period, which will be taken in a few moments. Despite their big delay in scoring, the Monegasques have at this stage the upper hand in set pieces with 17 free kicks against 16 free kicks for their opponents, while we reach the 88th minute of play at the Stade Louis II.
18:41 – Free kick in favor of AS Monaco
The referee has just whistled a 16th free kick for AS Monaco. The Lensois have at this stage as many set pieces in their stats. The score is still 1-4 in this game.
18:40 – Free kick in favor of RC Lens
Willy Delajod whistles a 16th free kick for RC Lens in this match. The accumulation of free kicks is also to the advantage of the Lensois at the end of the meeting with 16 set pieces against 15 for the Monegasques. The score is still 1-4 at Stade Louis II
18:40 – Willy Delajod whistles a free kick against RC Lens
AS Monaco wins a free kick in the opposing half of the field which could allow them to carry the danger and reduce the gap in this 2nd half. An opportunity that comes as we are in the last quarter of an hour of this meeting.
18:39 – Offside whistled against RC Lens
Willy Delajod mentions an offside against RC Lens, one of whose players was in an illegal position. We are at 0 offsides for AS Monaco and 2 offsides for RC Lens.
18:39 – Change for RC Lens
Willy Delajod gives his agreement for a change: Deiver Machado leaves the playing area while Massadio Haidara makes his appearance for RC Lens.
18:39 – Change for RC Lens
Przemyslaw Frankowski gave way to Jimmy Cabot in the 81st minute of play in this Monaco – Lens.
18:38 – Free kick for RC Lens
The last chance may have passed for AS Monaco, which is deprived of the ball by the referee a few meters from the opposing goals! RC Lens will be able to ward off the danger with this free kick as we play the last minutes of this confrontation.
18:37 – Corner for RC Lens
RC Lens gets an interesting opportunity to take off on the scoreboard (1-4) by immediately obtaining its 3rd corner of the match, which will be struck in a few moments.
18:36 – New goal at Stade Louis II for RC Lens (1-4)!
And 4 for RC Lens! Wesley Said shines in the 78th minute of play of this 2nd half! It smells of correction for AS Monaco. The score is 1-4 at Stade Louis II.
18:35 – Opportunity for RC Lens
RC Lens manage to get a nice chance to move the scoreboard as both teams play the 78th minute in this 2nd half.
18:34 – Free kick in favor of AS Monaco
One of the last free kicks will be taken in this match for the benefit of AS Monaco in the opposing half of the field, as we play the 76th minute of play in this Monaco-Lens. The perfect time to try to catch up a little behind in this end of the game.
18:34 – Free kick for RC Lens
RC Lens wins a free kick in this 2nd period, which will be played in a few seconds. In addition to the large advantage in scoring, the Lensois currently have the upper hand in set pieces with 14 free kicks against 13 for their opponents as we reach the 76th minute of play at the Stade Louis II.
18:33 – Change for RC Lens
Willy Delajod signals a change: David Pereira Da Costa is recalled to the bench as Wesley Said comes on for RC Lens.
18:33 – Change for RC Lens
Willy Delajod signals a change: Lois Openda leaves the playing area while Ignatius Kpene Ganago comes on for RC Lens.
18:33 – Change for AS Monaco
Willy Delajod gives his agreement for a replacement: Jean Lucas is called back on the sidelines while Malang Sarr enters the game for AS Monaco.
18:31 – Corner in favor of RC Lens
RC Lens has just obtained its third corner in this game. The opportunity to take off on the scoreboard (1-3)? We are in the 74th minute in Fontvieille.