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Stade Brestois 29

Romain Faivre, Bradley Locko, Ibrahim Salah, Soumaila Coulibaly and Justin Bourgault all miss out for the home side, along with the suspended Kenny Lala.
RC Lens

No fewer than seven players are missing for Lens this weekend, including the likes of Juma Bah and Deiver Machado.
Prediction

Stade Brestois 29

2 : 1

RC Lens

Brest head into this game five matches unbeaten following the entertaining 3-3 draw with Saint-Etienne last weekend.
The home side remain just about in the conversation for European football, and sit six points from sixth place with five games to play.
Lens, meanwhile, occupy ninth place heading into the weekend, and sit just two points behind their hosts.
The visitors were 2-0 winners when they hosted Brest back in August, but will do well to repeat that result here.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

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

Lens take a short corner kick.
90+6'

A pass into the box finds Andy Diouf (Lens) unmarked. He carefully places a shot towards the top left corner, but a brilliant last-ditch save by Marco Bizot denies him. The ball is out of play. Lens win a corner kick.
90+5'

Romain Del Castillo (Brest) launches the ball from the resulting corner, but one of the defenders is first to the ball and deals with the threat.
90+4'

Romain Faivre (Brest) gets on the end of a pass and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players. The ball goes out of play and Brest have been awarded a corner kick.
90+3'

Substitution. Ruben Aguilar is replaced by Tom Pouilly (Lens).
90+3'

Benoit Millot blows for a foul after Malang Sarr (Lens) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
90

There will be a minimum of 5 min. of added time.
90

GOAL - 1:3! The corner comes over and Adrien Thomasson flicks on with his head to Wesley Said (Lens), who makes no mistake and fires the ball into the back of the net.
90

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) takes the corner.
90'

Will Still has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Wesley Said (Lens) replacing Goduine Koyalipou.
90'

The ball is cleared after Adrien Thomasson (Lens) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. Corner kick. Lens will have an opportunity.
88'

Romain Del Castillo (Brest) puts a cross into the box from the free kick, but the defender gets there first.
88'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) brings his opponent down. Benoit Millot has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.
86'

The referee signals a substitution. Romain Faivre (Brest) is brought on as a substitute for Mathias Pereira Lage.
86'

The corner is slung over and Brendan Chardonnet (Brest) out jumps the defence inside the six-yard box, but the header skims off the top of his head and goes miles wide of the right post for a goal kick.
86'

Romain Del Castillo (Brest) prepares to take a corner kick.
85'

Malang Sarr (Lens) wins himself just enough space inside the box to connect with the corner, but his header is well saved by the keeper.
85'

Now Lens have a corner.
85'

Goduine Koyalipou (Lens) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.
84'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
84'

The ball is whipped in from the corner by Neil El Aynaoui (Lens), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
84'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. The ball is out of play and the linesman points at the corner flag. Corner to Lens.
83'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
81'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
81'

Pierre Lees-Melou (Brest) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Benoit Millot blows for a foul.
79'

The substitution has been made. Romain Del Castillo (Brest) has replaced Mahdi Camara.
77'

Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) takes the corner which is cleared.
76'

Brest fail to score from a corner as Mathew Ryan (Lens) leaps to collect the ball.
75'

Mahdi Camara (Brest) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender. Brest force a corner. They send men into the box.
73'

Pierre Lees-Melou (Brest) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Benoit Millot blows for a foul.
70'

Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) launches a cross from the corner, but Mathew Ryan is alert to thwart the effort.
69'

Massadio Haidara (Brest) is able to continue to play.
68'

Massadio Haidara (Brest) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.
67'

Massadio Haidara (Brest) holds his head in his hands after wasting a promising chance. He latches onto a rebound, creates some space for himself and fires the ball from the edge of the box well wide of the left post.
67'

Mahdi Camara (Brest) runs onto a loose pass inside the box and releases a tremendous shot low towards the middle of the goal. However, Mathew Ryan anticipates the shot and makes an easy save.
66'

Eric Roy has decided to substitute Hugo Magnetti and he is replaced by Mama Balde (Brest).
66'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Kamory Doumbia is coming onto the pitch as Ludovic Ajorque (Brest) cannot continue after picking up an injury.
65'

Ludovic Ajorque (Brest) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
62'

Andy Diouf (Lens) is caught offside!
61'

We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 6:12.
59'

A great solo run by Jeremy Agbonifo (Lens) took him deep inside the box, but his weak effort towards the bottom right corner was easily caught by Marco Bizot.
57'

Lens are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
55'

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) pulls the shirt of his opponent and only escapes without punishment due to the benevolence of the referee.
54'

Pierre Lees-Melou (Brest) probably spotted the goalkeeper off his line, but his long-range effort flew just a few inches wide of the left post.
50'

Goduine Koyalipou (Lens) has a goal ruled out for offside!
49'

A quickly taken corner by Brest.
49'

Hugo Magnetti (Brest) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The referee signals a corner kick to Brest.
48'

Jeremy Agbonifo (Lens) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the left-hand post, but Marco Bizot was alert and the score remains the same.
47'

Jeremy Agbonifo (Lens) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows for a foul after seeing the whole situation.
46'

The game is over for Abdallah Sima. Julien Le Cardinal (Brest) comes on for the second half.
46'

The game restarts for the second half.
45+9'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+7'

GOAL! That’s a great strike from the spot by Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) low into the left of the net, giving goalkeeper Marco Bizot no chance!
45+6'

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
45+5'

Abdoulaye Ndiaye (Brest) is given a red card by referee Benoit Millot and leaves his team a man down.
45+5'

It’s a PENALTY to Lens after the VAR review!
45+2'

Play continues despite the shouts by some Lens players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Benoit Millot interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.
45+2'

Abdoulaye Ndiaye (Brest) appears to handle the ball in the box, but the referee wasn't in the best position. Let's see what he decides.
45+2'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) reacts well to latch onto a rebound inside the box, but his shot is well blocked. Lens have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
45

4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
43'

Foul! Jeremy Agbonifo (Lens) is penalised for pulling back his opponent.
42'

Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the box but his shot is blocked.
42'

Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick, but his poor effort goes out of play.
41'

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) commits a rough challenge and Benoit Millot blows his whistle for a foul.
40'

A corner kick by Brest is thwarted by the well prepared Mathew Ryan (Lens).
40'

Abdallah Sima (Brest) makes a run into the box and gets on the end of a cross, but his well-taken shot crashes into a defender and is cleared away. The ball is out of play. Brest will have a chance to score from a corner.
39'

48:52 – the ratio of ball possession.
38'

Ruben Aguilar (Lens) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Marco Bizot intercepts the ball.
36'

Florian Sotoca is substituted due to injury. Will Still gives a chance to Jeremy Agbonifo (Lens).
35'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
34'

Mahdi Camara (Brest) receives a short pass and produces a low effort from mid-range towards the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper is alert and makes a routine save.
33'

Looks like Florian Sotoca (Lens) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
33'

Massadio Haidara (Brest) picks up a pass and has an effort from the edge of the box, but Mathew Ryan gets down to his right to keep it out.
31'

Goduine Koyalipou (Lens) meets a cross inside the box, but his header is blocked by an opposing player.
28'

Lens failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
27'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) takes a first-time shot inside the box after latching onto a nice lofted pass, but the effort is blocked and spins away to safety. The ball is out of play and Lens manage to earn a corner.
26'

Pierre Lees-Melou (Brest) was too forceful with his tackle and Benoit Millot interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
24'

Anass Zaroury (Lens) latches on to a lofted pass from the free kick and pulls the trigger from the edge of the box. His effort towards the left side of the goal is saved by the excellent Marco Bizot.
24'

Goduine Koyalipou (Lens) fouls an opponent during an attacking move.
22'

NO PENALTY! Referee Benoit Millot has quickly reversed his decision to award a penalty after a VAR review. The Brest players are incensed.
19'

The referee isn't 100% sure if it's a penalty to Brest, he's going to review using VAR.
19'

Ruben Aguilar (Lens) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle. Brest are given a penalty!
17'

It's a goal! Goduine Koyalipou (Lens) bursts into the box to get on the end of a whipped in cross from Anass Zaroury and scores magnificently from close range into the left side of the goal. 1:1.
16'

Benoit Millot has a clear sight and sees a foul from Massadio Haidara (Brest).
15'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Lens comes to nothing.
13'

Goal! Mathias Pereira Lage plays a simple square pass into the feet of Pierre Lees-Melou (Brest) in the box, who composes himself and lashes the ball into the bottom right corner. 1:0.
9'

Some great controlled play and passing from Lens. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
4'

Brest string together a series of short passes.
1'

The match has just started.

The players are out at last! Lens will take the kick-off.

Benoit Millot is introduced as the referee for today's match.

Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.