RC Lens Secures Comeback Victory Over Paris FC at Bollaert
RC Lens defeated Paris FC 2–1 on Saturday at Bollaert, recovering from a half-time deficit through goals from Florian Thauvin and Thorgan Hazard. The home side moved within a single point of the Ligue 1 top five, lefigaro.fr reported.
Luca Koleosho gives Paris FC a first half lead
Right before the interval at 45+2 minutes, Lassine Sinayoko slipped a pass through Jean-Clair Todibo’s legs to launch Luca Koleosho. The attacker fired a crossed shot past goalkeeper Robin Risser to give Paris FC a 1-0 lead heading into the break.
Thauvin and Hazard Turn the Match Around
Lens shifted the momentum in the second half. In the 64th minute, Florian Thauvin combined with Thorgan Hazard near the penalty area, eluded his marker with a sharp turn, and struck a curling effort into the net to make it 1–1. The winner arrived in the 83rd minute when Mickaël Cuisance delivered a cross that Florian Sotoca intelligently dummied, allowing Thorgan Hazard to finish with a first-time volley past Obed Nkambadio.
Match Statistics and Disciplinary Actions
Referee decisions and cautions shaped a physical encounter. Lens manager Yannick Cahuzac received a yellow card for protesting in stoppage time, while players including Florian Thauvin, Otavio, and Baidoo also entered the referee’s notebook. An early second-half red card issued to Jean-Clair Todibo in the 48th minute was overturned following a VAR review for offside.
What happened in the RC Lens and Paris FC match?
What was the final score between RC Lens and Paris FC?
RC Lens won the match 2–1 after overcoming a 1–0 half-time deficit at Bollaert.
Who scored the goals for RC Lens?
Florian Thauvin scored the equalizing goal in the 64th minute, and Thorgan Hazard scored the winning volley in the 83rd minute.
Where does RC Lens stand in the Ligue 1 table after this win?
The victory lifts RC Lens to within one point of the Ligue 1 top five following their third victory.
Who scored the opening goal for Paris FC?
Luca Koleosho scored the first goal of the match in stoppage time at the end of the first half, assisted by Lassine Sinayoko.