Lens climb top as Edouard's brace sinks Nice | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Lens beat Nice 2-0 to go top of Ligue 1 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Odsonne Edouard headed in Matthieu Udol's cross in the 15th minute. After the restart, Edouard nodded a second from another Udol delivery (57.). Les Aiglons had 54.3% possession but only eight attempts. Lens rise from second to first on 37 points and host Feignies in the Coupe de France next.

Player of the Match: Edouard decided it with a ruthless brace, scoring two from three shots and winning six fouls to pin the defence back.

Stat of the Match: Matthieu Udol delivered two assists, taking him to five in Ligue 1 this season and third in the assists chart.

Three Things We Learned: Edouard's efficiency told, with two goals from three attempts and seven recoveries highlighting his all-round display. Udol's supply was relentless, adding four key passes to his two assists while completing 33 of 35 passes. Les Aiglons saw more of the ball at 54.3% but mustered only eight attempts and four on target.