It was time for confirmation, already, for a Lens winner 4-1 of Monaco last week, and for a Rennes which had raised its head with difficulty in front of Ajaccio (2-1).

In front of a Bollaert-Delelis once again archi-full, Lens, in total confidence, immediately wanted to take the game on his own.

But the Breton block, well in place, left no exploitable space for Blood and Gold who multiplied the transmissions without finding the fault.

Moreover, the first artesian shot did not come until the 22nd minute, through Fofana who tried from afar.

Doué's response had the merit of being on target, failing to surprise Samba (24th).

And the debates were balanced, under the impetus of the usual guests of Roazhon Park, and under the impatience, more and more palpable, which was gaining the ranks of Artesians.

Lens irresistible after the break

The break came at the right time for Lensois who restarted, after the rest, foot to the floor.

The opportunities kept coming.

Sotoca (46th), Openda (48th, 58th) and Medina (53rd) multiplied the attempts.

The Breton defense bent, before breaking on a sudden and powerful strike from Seko Fofana (1-0, 65th).

The Ivorian captain made an incandescent enclosure exult.

Then Loïs Openda was responsible for delivering it entirely (2-0, 70th).

Racing, which also relied on an imperial Samba in front of Terrier (61st) and Laborde (72nd), and on its crossbar (79th), validated its 3rd victory in 4 outings despite the reduction in Laborde's score (2 -1, 90th+1).

With 10 points on the clock, and a place as provisional leader, the Sang et Or have made their best start to the championship since 2001. Unlike Rennais, 12th with 4 points, far from the mark.

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