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04-13 02:45

2 - 0

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91′

A.Moreira

88′

B.Meite

86′

R.Kluivert

R. Yaremchuk

82′

T. Tessmann

T. Morton

81′

T. Morton

81′

Endrick

80′

S.Soumano

B. Dieng

73′

A.Tosin

J. Makengo

73′

D.Yongwa

K. Kouassi

67′

B. Dieng

56′

2-0

C. Tolisso

49′

1-0

R. Yaremchuk

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45′

Endrick

S. Kango

45′

O. Mangala

N.Nartey

45′

C. Tolisso

R. Ghezzal

Halftime 0-0

46′

A. Maitland-Niles

23′

P.Katseris

T. Le Bris

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Lyon earned a comfortable and important 2-0 home victory over FC Lorient at the Groupama Stadium in Ligue 1 action. The win solidifies Lyon's position in the European qualification places and halts a recent inconsistent run of form, while Lorient's struggles on the road continue as they remain entrenched in the relegation battle. A goal in each half from Lyon's attacking talisman was enough to secure the three points in a match they controlled for large periods. The home side started brightly, dominating possession and creating several early chances. Their pressure told midway through the first half when a flowing move down the left flank ended with a low cross being turned in from six yards out. Lorient offered little in response in the first half, with Lyon's defense comfortably dealing with any long balls forward. The second period followed a similar pattern, with Lyon managing the game intelligently. They sealed the victory with about twenty minutes remaining; a clever through ball split the Lorient defense, allowing Lyon's forward to round the goalkeeper and slot home calmly. Lorient had a late chance to grab a consolation from a set-piece, but the header sailed over the bar. A key focus of the match was Lyon's defensive solidity, keeping a clean sheet and rarely looking troubled by Lorient's attack. The midfield control exerted by Lyon's captain was also a standout feature, dictating the tempo throughout the ninety minutes. For Lorient, a lack of cutting edge in the final third was their undoing, as they failed to register a single shot on target of real note. The result sees Lyon climb the Ligue 1 table, moving closer to the automatic European spots, while Lorient remains dangerously close to the bottom three, increasing the pressure ahead of their upcoming fixtures. Lyon's manager expressed satisfaction with the professional performance, saying, "We did the job we needed to do today with focus and quality." The Lorient coach lamented his team's passive start, acknowledging they were second best.