PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 0 – 2 Lille: Jonathan David ends goal drought as OL’s struggles continue
Lyon were looking to record successive victories for the first time in 6 months as they hosted Lille at the Groupama Stadium in Ligue 1’s late Sunday kick-off. Meanwhile, Lille travelled to Lyon with the hope of returning to winning ways following a frustrating draw with Toulouse before the international break.
Les Dogues started the quicker of the two teams with the visitors having two early penalty shouts dismissed by the referee for alleged handballs. Despite these early moments of chaos, the opening twenty minutes offered any real opportunities for either team. Saël Kumbedi hit the bar following a big chance for Lacazette which was saved by Chevalier but the Lyon captain was narrowly offside.
Jonathan David gave Lille the lead in the 27th minute with a brilliantly taken finish to beat Anthony Lopes. Yazıcı brought a ball down with his chest before sliding the ball to the Canadian who was able to breach the OL defence. From Lyon’s perspective, it was poor defending which upended their growing momentum in the game.
Lille soon made it two with a rasping effort from Tiago Santos. Les Dogues took complete control of the game following their opener and Lyon looked helpless. A poor headed clearance from Henrique fell straight to the Portuguese right back who made no mistake with a stunning effort beyond Lopes. Any hopes of a second successive win to kickstart Lyon’s season became slim.
Yazıcı then had the chance to extend Lille’s lead and put the game to bed but he flashed an effort over the bar following some good build-up play between Zhegrova and David. Tino Kadewere had the opportunity to reduce Lille’s lead with a near post header from a corner but he hit his shoulder and couldn’t trouble Chevalier. The visitors went
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