After back-to-back victories towards Good and Qarabag, Lyon had been seeking to strengthen their bid to qualify for European soccer as they travelled to face newly-promoted Angers on Saturday night. The hosts got here into the match following a 1-0 victory towards Le Havre.
Malick Fofana nearly opened the scoring for Lyon within the early minutes after Lacazette discovered the winger in area, just for his namesake within the Angers purpose to disclaim him with an excellent save. Perri was then penalised for a backpass in weird circumstances, and an oblique free kick was awarded towards Les Gones.
After a gap 25 minutes the place Lyon managed possession, the guests had been lastly rewarded following a Rayan Cherki nook. Nicolás Tagliafico related with the Frenchman’s cross and, utilizing his head, directed his effort into the bottom and past Fofana.
Lyon pressed for a second purpose earlier than half-time with Veretout going shut on a few events but it surely was Angers who went the closest to scoring the second purpose of the match. El Melali’s whistling free kick from 30 yards meant the hosts went closest to scoring earlier than the break, however Perri was capable of cope with the hazard successfully by turning the shot onto the put up.
Angers regarded the more than likely to attain subsequent earlier than the break, but it was Lyon who got here out within the second half with renewed objective and intent. Their elevated stress was awarded with a second purpose. Maitland-Niles managed to string the ball via to Cherki who made no mistake together with his effort from shut vary.
From the bench, Georges Mikautadze accomplished the job for his boyhood membership with a 3rd purpose. The Georgian worldwide did brilliantly after dribbling into the world, beating his man and firing a robust effort into the highest nook. With their victory, Lyon transfer into fifth, only one level off Marseille within the Champions League spots.
Lyon participant rankings:
Lucas Perri: 5
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 6
Clinton Mata: 6
Duje Ćaleta-Automotive: 6
Nicolás Tagliafico: 7 – Surprisingly, the Argentine proved to be a menace aerially for Lyon together with his purpose. Along with that, the World Cup winner was a menace from set items and supplied a stable all-round efficiency as he accomplished his defensive duties in a extra reserved method permitting Maitland-Niles to push forwards on the other flank.
Nemanja Matić: 6
Corentin Tolisso: 6
Jordan Veretout: 6
Rayan Cherki: 8 – With the ball at his ft, the France youth worldwide continued to point out off his spectacular arsenal of expertise and flicks but additionally produced within the closing third when his group wanted it. A artistic and assured efficiency yielded a purpose and an help. His supply from set items proved harmful all through the night time.
Alexandre Lacazette: 5
Malick Fofana: 6
Choose Angers participant rankings:
Yahia Fofana: 6 – The Ivorian worldwide stopper was saved busy all through the match and managed to maintain his aspect in with a shout. Going through no fewer than 8 pictures on course, Fofana did all he may to disclaim the guests.
Bamba Dieng: 4
Farid El Melali: 6
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