{
  "id": 4298638,
  "title": "Strasbourg fight back to beat Lens in Ligue 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/strasbourg-fight-back-to-beat-lens-in-ligue-1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T23:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1521499/strasbourg-fight-back-beat-lens-ligue-1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Strasbourg staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1, marking new coach Hugo Oliveira's inaugural victory in charge. Florian Thauvin netted his 100th Ligue 1 goal, giving Lens a chance for a third consecutive win in all competitions. However, Moroccan international Gessime Yassine, who scored his first two goals for Strasbourg, proved decisive as they recovered from a 4-0 defeat to Marseille the previous weekend. The team's improved emotional control played a key role in their win, according to Oliveira, who emphasized sticking to their game plan. Lens was penalized for a foul on Abdallah Sima with 10 minutes left to half-time, and Thauvin converted the resulting penalty to join the 100-goal club. Despite equalizing in the 56th minute, Strasbourg secured the win with Yassine's decisive header in the 82nd minute.",
  "summary": "PARIS: Strasbourg battled back from a goal down to beat Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, giving new coach Hugo Oliveira his first win in charge.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Strasbourg comes from behind to defeat Lens in Ligue 1 second round",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/strasbourg-comes-from-behind-to-defeat-lens-in-ligue-1-second-round",
        "published": "2026-08-29T21:44:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}