Lens sweep aside Metz as Abdulhamid sparks routine win | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Lens beat Metz 3-0 to stay second in Ligue 1. Saud Abdulhamid finished from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner in the 44th minute. After the restart, Florian Thauvin doubled the lead (46.), and substitute Amadou Haidara quickly added a third (52.). Metz failed to record a shot on target from five attempts. Lens stay second and visit Lorient next, while Metz remain 18th and host Toulouse next.

Player of the Match: Abdulhamid scored the opener, delivered two accurate crosses and completed 27 of 31 passes, driving Lens down the right.

Stat of the Match: Adrien Thomasson made six key passes, his supply line enabling the second half surge.

Three Things We Learned: Lens attempted 24 shots and hit seven on target, reflecting sustained pressure. Matthieu Udol provided an assist and tested the goalkeeper twice from four attempts, a constant outlet on the left. Gauthier Hein lifted Metz's attacking play from the bench with two accurate crosses and two key passes.