Ligue 1: Lens misses chance to go 3rd after draw against Montpellier 

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Published 26.02.2023
Ligue 1: Lens misses chance to go 3rd after draw against Montpellier 

Lens missed the possibility to maneuver into third place within the French league when it drew at Montpellier 1-1.

The northern aspect remained fourth on aim distinction behind Monaco, which hosts Nice within the Riviera derby on Sunday.

Lens made a shiny begin when attacking midfielder Angelo Fulgini scored within the fourth minute. But moments after Lens hit the crossbar, defender Faitout Maoussa headed the equaliser within the 59th.

Also, rock-bottom Angers prolonged its winless streak to 17 league video games when it misplaced at house to Lyon 3-1.

Midfielder Thiago Mendes put Lyon forward within the thirty eighth with a free kick and Swedish ahead Amin Sarr acquired his first aim for the membership within the eightieth.

Striker Abdallah Sima pulled one again for Angers, then ahead Bradley Barcola netted within the ninetieth as Lyon moved as much as eighth spot.

On Sunday, second-placed Marseille hosts bitter rival Paris Saint-Germain, figuring out victory would transfer it two factors behind the chief and open up the title race.