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Première Ligue
RC Strasbourg overturned a one-goal deficit to beat RC Lens 3-1 in the Arkema Première Ligue, with VAR decisions proving pivotal throughout the contest.
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RC Lens's search for a first win of the Arkema Première Ligue season ended in heartbreak on Saturday as RC Strasbourg came from behind to claim a 3-1 victory - with VAR playing a decisive role at almost every turn.
Lens had started the brighter of the two sides in front of goal, despite Strasbourg controlling possession early on. Célia Aggoune broke the deadlock in the 26th minute with a delightful lob over the Strasbourg keeper, latching onto a well-timed pass from Louann Archier.
The contest shifted dramatically in the 68th minute. Julia Evrard was shown a straight red card following a VAR review, leaving Lens a player short for the remaining quarter of the match. Strasbourg smelled blood.
Laurine Hannequin drew Strasbourg level in the 78th minute, bundling the ball home after a goalmouth scramble. Just six minutes later, the Video Assistant Referee intervened again - this time spotting a handball by Jennyfer Limage. Kirstin Kogel stepped up and coolly converted the resulting penalty to put Strasbourg ahead for the first time.
Natalia Wrobel then piled on the agony with a third goal in the dying minutes. Lens thought they had a lifeline when a penalty was awarded in the 88th minute, but VAR struck once more, overturning the decision and denying them even a consolation, as Footeuses reports.
It was a cruel evening for Lens, who will feel technology conspired against them. For Strasbourg, however, the comeback was a statement of resolve.
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