In a thrilling match that saw two of the top teams in the top flight, Lens and Lyon, face off against each other, the game was not without controversy.
The two teams had been battling it out for supremacy in Ligue 1 this season, with Lens currently sitting second while Lyon sits third. The match was expected to be a closely contested affair, but neither team managed to get their hands on the ball for long periods of time.
However, in the 79th minute, Lens forward, Yannick Bolasie, scored his first goal of the season to give his side the lead. But Lyon did not give up easily, and in the 85th minute, they equalized through a header from their striker, Romain Saurel.
The game remained level until the final minutes when Lens midfielder, David Luiz, received a yellow card for a foul on Lyon's defender, Benjamin Mendy. This gave Lyon the opportunity to win the game, but they were unable to capitalize on the situation, and the match ended in a draw.
Both teams will be disappointed with the result, but they will take heart from the fact that they have secured a point in what has been a tough fixture. The game also highlighted the importance of defending in a league like Ligue 1, where every possession is crucial.
Overall, it was a hard-fought match that showcased the talent of both teams, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the remaining fixtures of the season.