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RC Lens

Neil El Aynaoui is suspended for Lens, with Adrien Thomasson expected to partner Andy Diouf in the middle of the park.
That would see Anass Zaroury come into the XI in the number 10 role.
No fewer than six players are missing for the home side on Friday night.
Stade de Reims

Cedric Kipre is suspended after his late red card against Strasbourg last week.
And with Joseph Okumu also missing, that may prompt a move to a 4-2-3-1 setup this week.
Gabriel Moscardo is a doubt for the visitors, who are without a further three players for Friday's trip to Lens.
Facts

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Reims have failed to score in 7 of their last 8 matches France. Ligue 1
2

Lens have won 8 of their last 10 matches against Reims in all competitions
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There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Lens's last 10 games France. Ligue 1
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

That's the end of the match.
90+6'

The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 14:2.
90+5'

Gabriel Moscardo (Reims) finds his way to a rebound inside the six-yard box thanks to his strength and unleashes a strike towards goal, but it ricochets away off one of his teammates.
90+3'

Angelo Fulgini (Lens) collects a great pass inside the box and misses a golden opportunity. His low drive is headed for the bottom right corner, but the goalkeeper pulls off a marvellous diving save and denies him.
90+3'

Malang Sarr (Lens) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Yehvann Diouf intercepts the ball.
90

6 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

Here's the change. Keito Nakamura leaves the pitch and Gabriel Moscardo (Reims) comes on as a substitute.
88'

Goal Keito Nakamura (Reims)! Keito Nakamura (Reims) was put through by Nhoa Sangui and he showed brilliant composure inside the box to fire into the bottom right corner. 0:2.
84'

Angelo Fulgini (Lens) struck the ball which rebounded to the edge of the box. His attempt went narrowly over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Reims will have a goal kick.
82'

The percentage of ball possession is – 69:31.
81'

Facundo Medina (Lens) sees a yellow card. He should be more careful because one more challenge like that could result in a red card.
78'

Samba Diawara decides to make a substitution. Junya Ito will be replaced by Abdoul Kone (Reims).
78'

Substitution. Junya Ito makes way for Ange Tia (Reims).
77'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Lens.
77'

Will Still prepares a substitution. Andy Diouf is replaced by Hamzat Ojediran (Lens).
77'

M'Bala Nzola (Lens) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Florian Sotoca.
77'

Lens failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat. Good work from Lens as they win a corner.
76'

Angelo Fulgini (Lens) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger. Lens get a corner.
76'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) finds himself some space inside the box, collects a rebound and sends an effort in on goal. Yehvann Diouf pulls off a fantastic reflex save to stop the ball going inside the left-hand post.
76'

Great save! Anass Zaroury (Lens) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot towards the bottom left corner was brilliantly saved by Yehvann Diouf.
74'

Lens have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
73'

Anass Zaroury (Lens) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender. The ball is out of play. Lens win a corner kick.
73'

Wesley Said (Lens) weaves through the defence and gets one-on-one with the keeper, but fails to score.
71'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
71'

John Joe Patrick Finn (Reims) has an effort from distance but it's blocked.
70'

Looks like Adrien Thomasson (Lens) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
69'

Wesley Said (Lens) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
67'

Jonathan Gradit (Lens) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Yehvann Diouf, who smothers the ball.
66'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) gets to the rebound on the edge of the penalty area and fires a shot goalwards, but Yehvann Diouf gets a hand to it and keeps it out.
64'

John Joe Patrick Finn (Reims) comes onto the pitch because Amadou Kone simply cannot continue any longer after picking up an injury.
62'

Amadou Kone (Reims) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
62'

Substitution. Wesley Said (Lens) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Goduine Koyalipou walks off.
61'

Lens quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
61'

An attempted cross from Tom Pouilly (Lens) is cleared. Lens force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
59'

Hafiz Ibrahim (Reims) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Francois Letexier blows his whistle for a foul.
59'

Good chance! Andy Diouf (Lens) nicely turned his man inside the box but placed his effort just wide of the right post. He should have scored! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Reims.
57'

That was close by Angelo Fulgini (Lens)! He receives a pass on the edge of the box and shoots, but the ball goes inches wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Reims.
56'

Goduine Koyalipou (Lens) picks up the ball, dribbles to the edge of the penalty area and unleashes a brilliant shot to the bottom left corner, but is thwarted by a great save from Yehvann Diouf.
55'

Here is a change. Malcolm Jeng is going off and Samba Diawara gives the last tactical orders to Nhoa Sangui (Reims).
53'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) expertly controls a neat clever pass on the edge of the penalty area, but his effort smashes against the crossbar! What an opportunity! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Reims.
52'

Yehvann Diouf makes a superb save to deny a header which was nodded towards the right-hand post by Florian Sotoca (Lens) after a cross from the side.
48'

Lens can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
47'

Anass Zaroury (Lens) gets to the rebound and shoots, but the effort is blocked.
46'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) collects a pass from the flank, looks up and fires in a goal-bound shot from the edge of the box which canons off a defender to safety.
46'

The need to improve in the second half has brought about a change. Jordan Siebatcheu comes off for Hafiz Ibrahim (Reims).
46'

Will Still makes a switch. Tom Pouilly (Lens) is coming on in place of Kyllian Antonio at the start of the second period.
46'

Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+7'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+6'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Lens comes to nothing.
45+6'

The defence had a hard time blocking out the strike from Facundo Medina (Lens). He didn't hesitate and finished from outside the box right after he had received a pass from his teammate.
45+4'

Jordan Siebatcheu (Reims) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Francois Letexier blows for a foul.
45+2'

The corner is swung in but Lens can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
45+1'

The resulting set piece from Lens is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
45

The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.
45'

What a save from Yehvann Diouf! Florian Sotoca (Lens) jumps high to meet a cross and glances a promising header from close range towards the left post, but the goalkeeper has pulled off a brilliant stop to keep it out. The referee points to the corner flag and Lens will take a corner.
42'

Valentin Atangana Edoa (Reims) has a chance after receiving a pass. He measures his shot from the edge of the box but it sails just wide of the left post.
40'

Will Still is forced to make a change. Abdulay Juma Bah is not able to carry on due to injury. He is replaced by Malang Sarr (Lens).
38'

An accurate pass to the edge of the box is well taken by Jonathan Gradit (Lens), whose instinctive shot towards goal flashes inches wide of the left post.
33'

What a hit! Keito Nakamura (Reims) shows good composure inside the box to fire a first-time shot into the top of the net. 0:1.
33'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Francois Letexier signals.
30'

A precise low pass is received by Keito Nakamura (Reims), who makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box, but his poorly placed shot sails well over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Lens.
29'

The defence just can't clear the ball and a rebound eventually falls to Buta (Reims) deep inside the box, but his well-hit shot flies just wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Lens will have a goal kick.
28'

Valentin Atangana Edoa (Reims) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
27'

Valentin Atangana Edoa (Reims) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
26'

The possession of the ball – 65:35.
22'

Jordan Siebatcheu (Reims) gets his head on the corner, but he can't find the target as his header flies high over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Lens.
22'

Junya Ito (Reims) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.
22'

Reims take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
21'

Will Still is forced to make a change. Deiver Machado (Lens) is unable to continue due to injury, Angelo Fulgini comes on.
21'

Buta (Reims) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance. Reims will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
20'

Goduine Koyalipou (Lens) accelerated away from the defence and took his shot early from the edge of the box. The ball flew low towards the middle of the goal, but Yehvann Diouf made a superb athletic save to deny him.
17'

Deiver Machado (Lens) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
14'

Francois Letexier blows his whistle. Malcolm Jeng (Reims) commits a foul after dangerous play.
14'

Abdulay Juma Bah (Lens) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
10'

Anass Zaroury (Lens) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
8'

The foul by Abdulay Juma Bah (Lens) was seen by Francois Letexier who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
7'

Lens take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
7'

Andy Diouf (Lens) finds his way to a cross and strikes towards the goal, but one of the defending players deflects the ball away. Corner kick. Lens will have an opportunity.
6'

Junya Ito (Reims) collects a pass and finds himself in a good position to strike from the edge of the box, but his attempt is blocked.
5'

What a chance that is! Kyllian Antonio (Lens) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a pass on the edge of the box. His attempt goes just over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Reims will have a goal kick.
1'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Francois Letexier with no other option than to blow for a foul.
1'

The first half has started.

The players are on the pitch and Lens will have the kick-off.

Francois Letexier is introduced as the referee for today's match.

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