Lens and Ajaccio played out a thrilling match at the Stade de l'Aréna Léo Lagrange on Saturday night in the Coupe de la Ligue round of 16.
The match was a high-octane affair with both teams playing their hearts out to try and secure a win. The first half saw Lens take control of the game, with their attacking play causing problems for Ajaccio's defense.
In the 38th minute, Lens took the lead through a goal from Maxence Domont. The midfielder made no mistake in front of goal, slotting home from close range after receiving a pass from Florian Thauvin.
Ajaccio responded quickly though, with a goal from substitute Djibril Fofana. The striker scored his second goal of the season just four minutes later, putting the visitors back into the game.
Lens fought back though, with a goal from Benjamin Pavard in the 55th minute. The French international defender headed home from a corner to give his team the lead once again.
Fofana added to Lens' advantage in the 77th minute, scoring his second goal of the game to put his side 3-1 up. The result was a difficult one for Ajaccio, who could not find a way past Lens' solid defense.
Overall, it was a closely contested match between two strong teams. Lens showed their class throughout the game, with their attacking play causing problems for Ajaccio's defense. The victory was a big boost for the club's hopes of reaching the next round of the Coupe de la Ligue.