The first half between Lens and Nantes ended with the score at 0-0.
First-Half Action: Fouls and Free Kicks
Rayan Fofana of Lens won a free kick in his team’s defensive half after a foul by Nicolas Cozza of Nantes. Ignatius Ganago of Nantes also won a free kick in his own defensive half.
Abdallah Sima of Lens later won a free kick in the defensive half after a foul by Matthis Abline from Nantes. Nicolas Cozza of Nantes then won a free kick in the defensive half.
Rayan Fofana of Lens won another free kick, this time in the attacking half, following a foul by Nicolas Cozza. Malang Sarr of Lens also won a free kick in the attacking half.
Missed Chances and a Yellow Card
Ignatius Ganago of Nantes missed a headed attempt from the centre of the box, assisted by a cross from Mathieu Acapandié. Matthieu Udol of Lens also missed a right-footed shot from the centre of the box, assisted by Abdallah Sima.
The match was temporarily delayed due to an injury to Johann Lepenant of Nantes. Andrija Bulatovic of Lens was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. Lepenant also won a free kick in the defensive half after the foul by Bulatovic.
Added Time and Conclusion of First Half
The fourth official announced one minute of added time at the end of the first half. The first half concluded with Lens 0, Nantes 0.