In this riveting matchup between Olympique de Marseille and Lens from the Ligue 1 competition, it was Marseille that came out on top with a 2-1 victory. Looking beyond the scoresheet tells us a tale of disciplined defence and strategic play that led to their victory.

Interestingly, while Lens seemingly dominated the game's possession, as evidenced by their overwhelming 9 corner kicks, as compared to Marseille’s 3, it was the home team Marseille that capitalized more effectively on their opportunities. Lens may need to work on their offensive set pieces as high corner counts do not always translate into actual goals.

Marseille’s defense deserves particular applause as they managed to maintain a win in spite of fewer chances from corners and a heavy reliance on their backline, which was clear from their 7 fouls, three of which led to offsides. The commitment to defence also led to their booking two yellow cards, a statistic that aligns with their aggressive defensive gameplay.

Lens, on the other hand, wasn't as clean in their play, leading to them racking up 10 fouls, but only one offside. In addition, their caution in play resulted in fewer yellow cards, having been booked only twice.

Despite the deficit, Lens made a decent effort to make a comeback into the game. They managed to equalize in the second half, only to be trumped by another Marseille goal seven minutes later, which ultimately led to their defeat.

In terms of goals and their timings, Marseille scored early on in the game within the first two minutes and then secured their win with another goal in the last quarter of the second half. Lens fans can take solace from the fact that their side came close, managing to equalize deep in the second half, only to be thwarted later on.

Overall, both teams put forth a hard-fought battle, representing their strategic plays with Marseille’s defensive approach managing to trump Lens’s offensive corner play. The significant difference-maker in the match was clearly Marseille's more effective utilization of possessions despite their fewer opportunities. Besides, the impressive resilience demonstrated by the Marseille's defence under continuous Lens offensive pressure likely played a key role in their victory.

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