Arsenal Suffer First Defeat of the Season in Champions League: Lens vs Arsenal 2-1 Match Review:
Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season in a 2-1 loss to Lens in the Champions League on October 4, 2023. The Gunners took the lead through Gabriel Jesus in the 15th minute, but the hosts equalized through Adrien Thomasson in the 25th minute. Elye Wahi scored the winning goal for Lens in the 75th minute.
Goalscorers:
- Lens: Adrien Thomasson (25′), Elye Wahi (70′)
- Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus (15′)
Stats:
- Possession: Lens 33% – Arsenal 67%
- Shots: Lens 10 – Arsenal 11
- Shots on target: Lens 3 – Arsenal 6
- Corners: Lens 3 – Arsenal 5
- Passes: Lens 338 – Arsenal 703
- Passing accuracy: Lens 78% – Arsenal 89%
- Interceptions: Lens 10 – Arsenal 16
- Clearances: Lens 10 – Arsenal 15
- Fouls committed: Lens 8 – Arsenal 10
- Yellow cards: Lens 1 – Arsenal 1
- Red cards: Lens 0 – Arsenal 0
Arsenal started the game brightly and took the lead through Gabriel Jesus in the 15th minute. The Gunners played a high-pressing game and created several chances in the early stages.
However, Lens equalized just 10 minutes later after a mistake from David Raya. The Gunners’ goalkeeper tried to play out from the back, but he was dispossessed by Adrien Thomasson, who finished off the move.
Arsenal continued to press for the rest of the first half, but they were unable to create any clear-cut chances. Lens were happy to sit back and defend, and they were dangerous on the counter-attack.
In the second half, Arsenal had the better chances, but they were unable to convert them. Bukayo Saka had a goal disallowed for offside, and Gabriel Martinelli hit the post.
Lens, on the other hand, took their chance when it came, with Elye Wahi scoring a fine header in the 70th minute. The Gunners’ defense failed to track Wahi’s run, and he was able to head home from close range.
Arsenal tried to get back into the game in the final 15 minutes, but they were unable to create any clear-cut chances. Lens held on to their lead to secure a deserved victory.
Match Analysis:
Arsenal started the game positively, but they were unable to maintain their intensity for the whole 90 minutes. The Gunners’ defense looked vulnerable throughout the match, and they made several mistakes.
In attack, Arsenal created a number of chances, but they were unable to finish them off. The Gunners’ lack of ruthlessness in front of goal cost them dearly.
Lens, on the other hand, were well-organized and disciplined. They defended well and took their chances when they came. The hosts deserved their victory, and they will be confident of their chances of progressing in the Champions League this season.
Arsenal will need to learn from their defeat to Lens if they are to challenge for major trophies this season. The Gunners need to improve their defensive solidity and their ruthlessness in attack.
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