Decisive figure tilts Lorient's trip to Lens | OneFootball

Mamadou Koné struck in the 54th minute with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box, as Lorient won 1-0 at Lens.

Arriving onto Panos Katseris' pass, Koné timed his run to the middle and guided the chance home (54.). The movement split Lens' back line and turned a tight game in Lorient's favour.

He kept stretching the hosts with direct runs and hold-up play before being replaced after a tireless shift (67.).

Koné finished with two attempts on target from two attempts, plus one key pass and two touches in the area, underlining his efficiency as Lorient's focal point.

With width from the right and quick service into central zones, his positioning repeatedly asked questions of Lens' three-man defence and helped Lorient control the key moments after the break.

Lorient host Toulouse next in Ligue 1. Lens visit Le Mans.