### Ligue 1 Round 17: Lens Wins 2-0, Scoring in 3 Consecutive Rounds
In the highly competitive French top flight, Ligue 1, Lens secured their second consecutive victory with a convincing 2-0 win over Saint-Etienne on Sunday. This result marked another impressive performance for Lens under manager Thierry Deschamps, who has been at the helm since taking over in January.
#### Key Highlights:
- **Goalkeeper Performance**: Lens goalkeeper Pierre-Yves Boudjema made a key contribution to the shutout, making multiple saves that kept out Saint-Etienne's efforts.
- **Attack Dominance**: The home side dominated possession and consistently put pressure on Saint-Etienne's defense. Their attacking trio of Kevin Trapp, Olivier Giroud, and Nicolas Pépé combined effectively to create scoring opportunities.
- **Scoring Spree**: Lens scored twice in quick succession within the first half. In the 45th minute, Kevin Trapp opened the scoring with a well-taken header from a corner kick. Just five minutes later, Olivier Giroud completed the hat-trick, putting Lens ahead 2-0.
- **Defensive Resilience**: Despite being heavily outnumbered, Saint-Etienne showed commendable resilience. They managed to keep Lens off the scoresheet until the final whistle, thanks to solid defensive play and some tactical adjustments.
#### Managerial Commentary:
Thierry Deschamps praised his team’s ability to adapt and perform consistently throughout the season. He highlighted the importance of individual contributions as well as collective effort. "We’ve shown great consistency this season," he said. "The players have worked hard and deserve recognition."
#### Impact on Standings:
Lens now sit fifth in the table after this victory. With three matches remaining, they will be looking to maintain their position and potentially move up further if they continue to perform well. Saint-Etienne, meanwhile, remain seventh but will need to bounce back quickly to avoid falling further behind.
#### Next Match:
Lens will face Bordeaux in their next round match on Tuesday, September 6, at home. Fans can expect another high-stakes encounter in the heart of Ligue 1.
This victory underscores Lens' growing confidence and suggests they could be one of the teams to watch in the upcoming weeks leading up to the Champions League knockout stages. As they continue to dominate in Ligue 1, it remains to be seen how they will fare against stronger opposition in European competitions.