Lens has secured their place in the top half of Ligue 1 after defeating Ajaccio at Stade de Lens on Saturday evening. The victory was Lens' fifth win from their last six games and moved them up to sixth place in the table.
The match saw Lens dominate possession and create numerous chances, with their forward line causing problems for Ajaccio's defence. Lens' talismanic midfielder Florian Thauvin was particularly influential, creating several chances for his teammates.
However, it was Lens' young defender, Benoît Cheyrou, who stole the show with two impressive goals. Cheyrou scored a stunning free-kick in the first half that gave Lens a commanding lead, while his second goal came just before halftime when he volleyed home a cross from the right wing.
Ajaccio struggled to keep up with Lens throughout the game, with their midfielders often caught out by the speed and agility of Lens' attacking players. However, they were able to salvage a point thanks to a late equaliser from their substitute, Djamel Belmadi.
Lens will be hoping to build on this victory as they look to maintain their position in the top half of the league. With only four matches remaining, there is still plenty of football left to play, and Lens will need to continue their good form if they want to secure a playoff spot.