Lens slipped up spectacularly, gifting OM the opening goal within two minutes – a disaster fresh off a 9-1 Champions League drubbing. Could they have avoided such a lapse?
Tension crackled at Bollaert before kickoff, whistles echoing in warm‑ups and as players entered. A banner screamed ‘you’re the shame of 120 years of history’ low on the main stand, reflecting the fury still raw from the 9-1 defeat. In my view, the supporters’ anger was justified.
Some feared the nightmare would repeat, or never truly end. OM struck in the second minute, and the manner of the goal sent a chilling wave through the stadium.
Gradit mis‑passed to Baidoo, assuming Risser was covering, only to find the keeper at the opposite post. Gouiri seized the pressure, slotted the ball into an empty net. Will Lens tighten up before their next clash?