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Lens Beats Nice 2-0 in Ligue 1 Round 22: Openda, Fofana Score, Defense Secures Clean Sheet
Updated:2026-01-29 08:32 Views:126In the second round of the Ligue 1 season, Lens scored two goals to beat Nice 2-0 and secure their first victory in the league. The game was intense with both teams displaying excellent performances.
Openda started well for his side as he scored the opening goal just four minutes into the match. The forward's effort was headed past goalkeeper David Bocanegra after being played by defender Mokhtar Sakho. The goal was not enough for Nice though as they were unable to close the gap.
Fofana also had a good performance in the game as he scored a goal in the 49th minute to give his team a lead. The winger made it 2-0 for the club when he found the back of the net on a corner kick from outside the box.
Both players showed great teamwork and partnership which helped them to score the goals. However, the defense was outstanding in securing clean sheets throughout the match. They kept the opposition at bay and prevented any chance of scoring any goals.
The defense played a crucial role in the win against Nice. The team did not allow the opposition to get into their own territory and created chances for their attackers. This allowed them to score the goals that they needed to secure their first victory in the league.
Overall, this is another strong performance from Lens in the league. The team has shown great improvement since last season and now looks set to compete for a place in the Champions League next season. With the recent victories, it will be interesting to see how they continue to perform in the upcoming matches.
