Lens triumphed over Brest in a win on Friday, 3-1, in a game relating to matchweek three. In this competition, Pierre Sage's team came from a win, and Éric Roy's team came from a defeat.
The opening goal was scored by Mama Baldé after 24 minutes, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty box.
In the 55th minute, Radoslaw Majecki left the game early after seeing a red card. After 60 minutes, Florian Thauvin fired home for Lens, from the penalty spot. In the 78th minute, Morgan Guilavogui scored the second goal for Pierre Sage's team, from a corner. In the closing stages of the game, Adrien Thomasson scored the last goal of the match, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area.
After the result Lens are 5th in the table, with 6 points, while Brest sit 17th place, with 1 point. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Pierre Sage's team visit PSG, whilst Éric Roy's team will play at home against Paris FC.
