In a thrilling match at Stade de la Beaujoire, Lens beat Nantes 3-0 on Saturday evening. The victory was a major boost for the Ligue 1 side, who had been struggling to find their form recently.

The match began with both teams looking to establish themselves early on. However, it was Lens who took the lead through a goal from midfielder Ondrej Kornatowski. The winger made no mistake after receiving a cross from teammate Jérôme Mathieu, slotting home from close range.

Nantes responded quickly, however, as they equalized through a goal from striker Jean-Michel Seri. The French international found the back of the net in the 26th minute, putting his team level at 1-1.

However, Lens refused to give up and continued to press forward. In the 55th minute, substitute Benjamin Moukandjo scored the winning goal for his new club. The defender headed home from a corner kick, giving Lens a 2-1 lead going into half-time.

As the second half progressed, Lens continued to dominate possession and create chances. They finally secured the three points in the 78th minute when substitute Yann M'Vila scored his first goal since joining the club. The Frenchman finished off a well-worked move, beating the Nantes defense before slotting home from close range.

Ondrej Kornatowski was also involved in the victory, scoring twice in the match. The Czech forward came on as a substitute and scored two goals within five minutes, helping Lens to seal the win.

Overall, Lens showed great resilience and determination throughout the match. They were able to take advantage of Nantes' mistakes and capitalize on their own opportunities to secure all three points. The victory will surely boost their confidence ahead of the upcoming matches.