The match between AS Saint-Etienne and Lens on 19 October 2024 ended in a 0-2 defeat for the home team. Lens clearly outperformed Saint-Etienne in several key areas, most notably their ability to convert opportunities into goals. The opening goal was scored within the first 20 minutes, displaying Lens' proactive approach and clinical finishing. This early lead put pressure on Saint-Etienne, which struggled to regain control, leading to Lens doubling their advantage in the second half.

Statistical factors such as corner kicks were a crucial aspect of Lens’ dominance. Lens earned seven corners to Saint-Etienne's two, indicating sustained attacking pressure and territorial advantage. Although possession details aren't provided, the higher number of corners typically correlates with offensive momentum and Lens' persistent pressure clearly troubled the Saint-Etienne defenders throughout the match.

Defensive discipline was another area where Lens had a slight edge despite committing more fouls (15 fouls to 12). While Lens received two yellow cards, their defensive resilience ensured these didn’t compromise their structure significantly. Saint-Etienne, on the other hand, struggled to counter effectively against this robust defense. The ability of Lens to manage the disciplinary aspects without extending into significant errors or red cards maintained their competitive edge in the match.

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