Stephen Dunmoye
Reims played out a 1-1 draw with Lens in a French Ligue 1 UberEats encounter as Arsenal’s loanee, Folarin Balogun scored his fifth league goal at the Stade Auguste Delaune on Sunday.
The visiting team had most of the possession in the first half but was unable to break a formidable Reims defense line.
At halftime, there was nothing to separate both sides as it ended 0-0.
The second half resumed with the home side trying to contain their visitors.
Against the run of play, Balogun broke the deadlock. The Arsenal-owned striker dispatched the ball with aplomb after a delightful pass in behind the defence from Kamory Doumbia in the 71st minute.
Eleven minutes later, Lens were back on level terms. Loïs Openda and Sotoca combined to restore parity and preserve the club’s unbeaten run.
The Arsenal loanee now has five goals in six league appearances this season.
Meanwhile, Stade de Reims have six points and are in 13th place after six games in the division.
