Lyon - Lille - 0:2. French Championship, 13th round. Match review, statistics

On 26 November, one of the matches of the 13th round of the French football championship took place. Lyon (France) and Lille (France) met.

French Championship, 13th round

Lyon (France) - Lille (France) - 0:2 (0:2)
Goals: J. David (27), T. Santos (32)

Warnings: Gabriel Gudmundsson (13), T. Santos (32), Balde (66), Paul Akuoku (72).

Lyon vs Lille Match Review:

In a thrilling match between Lyon and Lille at the Groupama Stadium, Lille came away with an emphatic 2-0 victory. Despite Lyon's active play in the second half, they were unable to reverse Lille's lead. The match showed the competitiveness of Ligue 1 and the quality of both teams involved. Lille started the game confidently, quickly asserting their dominance on the pitch. In the 13th minute, the first major event of the match occurred when Lille player G. Gudmundsson received a yellow card for a careless attack. In the 27th minute, Lille took the lead with a stunning goal scored by J. David. David. Lyon's defence was stunned when David expertly headed the ball into the net, giving Lille a deserved lead. Just five minutes later, Lille increased their lead when T. Santos scored another superb goal. Santos' goal showcased Lille's attacking prowess and left Lyon with a tough task. At the start of the second half, Lyon made three substitutions in an attempt to turn the tide of the game. S. Alvero replaced P. Akuoka, M. Diawara - R. Cherki, and A. Lacazette - M. Balde. These substitutions gave the game "Lyon" new strength, but still could not break through the stubborn defence of "Lille". In the 66th minute M. Balde received a yellow card, which added to Lyon's disappointment. However, Lyon continued to fight and in the 65th minute T. Cadever replaced D. Lovren.

The arrival of Cadever gave Lyon's attack pace and creativity, but Lille's defence remained unwavering. Despite Lyon's increased pressure, Lille managed to hold their ground. Lyon's frustration led to a series of penalties: in the 72nd minute, P. Akuoku and M. Balde received yellow cards. In the 80th minute Lyon made the last substitution: S. Diomande replaced D. Moreira. However, this substitution did not change the outcome of the match and Lille continued to dominate. In the final stages of the game, Lille made a number of substitutions in an attempt to maintain their advantage. In the 83rd minute J. David was replaced by R. Cabella, and in the same minute E. Jegrova replaced A. Ounas. The last substitution for Lille came in the 90th minute, with Y. Yazici replacing S. Umtiti. These late substitutions allowed Lille to strengthen their defence and keep a clean sheet. In general, Lille showed the highest level of play and proved that they are one of the best teams in Ligue 1. Lyon, although unable to turn the tide, showed determination and resilience throughout the match. This result will surely serve as motivation for Lyon to improve and rebuild in future encounters. Both teams showcased their talents and delighted the fans with a tense and competitive match. This match proves that Ligue 1 remains one of the most interesting and unpredictable leagues in European football.

In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Lance - Lyon, Lille - Metz.

Statistics of the match Lyon - Lille: