On 4 February, one of the matches of the 20th round of the French football championship took place. Lyon (France) and Marseille (France) met.
Лион - Марсель - 1:0. Чемпионат Франции, 20-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаFrench Championship, 20th round
Lyon (France) - Marseille (France) - 1:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: A. Lacazette (37)
Warnings: J. O'Brien (40), Matic (61), Azzedine Ounai (75).
Lyon vs Marseille match review:
The much-anticipated Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Marseille at the Groupama Stadium saw a thrilling battle that kept the fans in suspense. Both teams were keen to win and the game was filled with tense moments and strategic play. The first half started with a burst of energy from both sides who were looking to grab the lead. Lyon, playing on their own pitch, seized the initiative and dominated possession of the ball. In the 37th minute, Alexandre Lacazette scored a sensational goal to give Lyon a 1-0 lead. "Marseille" tried to respond with an attack on attack, but Lyon's defence staunchly repelled all their attempts. J. O'Brien received yellow cards on 40 minutes and N. Matic on 61 minutes, as the tension in the game continued to grow. At the start of the second half, Lyon made their first substitution, replacing N. Tagliafico with K. Matic. Tagliafico for K. Tolisso in the 47th minute. Looking for an equaliser, Marseille introduced I. Ndiaye in place of F. Moumbanyi in the 59th minute, followed by A. Meite replacing J. Clauss in the same minute. Lyon's defence continued to contain Marseille's attacking line, showing resilience and teamwork.
In the 75th minute, Marseille's A. Unai received a yellow card for a rough tackle, which further emphasised the physicality of the match. In the 70th minute Lyon made a second substitution, releasing G. Orban instead of M. Fofana. The tension in the match grew, and in the 81st minute K. Merlin came on in place of U. Garcia for Marseille. Soon after, Lyon made a third substitution, replacing N. Matic with P. Akoukou. Matic for P. Akuoka in the 82nd minute. As time ticked away, Lyon made their last substitution, with A. Lacazette leaving the field. Lacazette left the field to make way for Adrielson in the 86th minute. Marseille fought to the end, desperately trying to equalise, but Lyon's defence remained unwavering and the match eventually ended 1-0 in Lyon's favour. The win was a testament to impressive play and the ability to capitalise on their opportunities. Both teams showed their skill and determination throughout the match, thrilling the spectators at the Groupama Stadium. At the end of the match, Lyon celebrated a hard fought victory while Marseille were left to ponder what could have been. This tense encounter between Lyon and Marseille will surely be remembered as one of the most exciting matches of this Ligue 1 season, showcasing the excitement and drama that football fans crave.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Montpellier vs Lyon, Marseille vs Metz.
Лион - Марсель - 1:0. Чемпионат Франции, 20-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Lyon - Marseille:
| Lyon | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 12 | Kicks | 8 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 8 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
| 14 | Offences | 10 |
| 3 | Corners | 2 |
| 0 | Offsides | 5 |
| 38% | Ball possession | 62% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 379 | Total assists | 623 |
| 299 | Accurate assists | 543 |
| 79% | Accuracy of passes | 87% |
