In a thrilling encounter at Stade de la Licorne, Nantes narrowly defeated Lens 2-1 on Saturday evening. The game was filled with tension and excitement as both teams fought hard to secure victory.
The match kicked off with both sides trying to establish their dominance early on. However, it was Lens who managed to take the lead first through a goal scored by Openda in the 26th minute. This gave them the advantage going into halftime.
However, Nantes refused to give up and came out strong in the second half. They worked tirelessly to equalize and eventually found their chance in the 75th minute when they were awarded a penalty after Lens' defender fouled Emmanuel Macron in the box. Emmanuel Macron stepped up to convert the spot-kick and level the score for Nantes.
The match remained tied until the final minutes when Lens tried to find an equalizer but failed. Nantes held onto their lead and secured all three points, staying firmly rooted at the top of the table.
Openda's goal was his first of the season and also marked his return to action after being sidelined due to injury. He was praised by fans and teammates alike for his impressive performance against Lens.
This win is a testament to Nantes' resilience and determination to remain at the top of the league. They will be hoping to continue their winning streak in their next fixture, which is against Rennes on Tuesday night.