Lens beat Nice 2-0 in the latest round of Ligue 1 action on Sunday evening, with both goals coming from Openda and Fofana. The result was a major blow to Nice's hopes of challenging for the top spot in the league table, as they now find themselves sitting in fifth place.
The first goal came in the 45th minute when Lens' Openda scored from close range after Nice goalkeeper Hugo Janvion had made a mistake. The second goal arrived just two minutes later, with Fofana scoring his third goal of the season after a well-placed header.
Despite being down by two goals at half-time, Nice were able to put up a fight and create some chances in the second half, but it was Lens who ultimately secured victory. Their defense was solid throughout the match, keeping Nice at bay and preventing them from finding the back of the net.
Overall, this was a dominant performance from Lens, who showed their quality and depth in the team. They will be looking to build on this result and continue their good form in the upcoming matches. Meanwhile, Nice will need to focus on regrouping and getting back into their stride if they want to have any chance of catching the top teams in the league.