Clinton Mata: “We are not satisfied with the result” (Prime Video)
“We showed a good face but we are not satisfied with the result. We are in a fairly difficult situation. To get out of this negative spiral, we have to go back to the basics, simplicity. It was more coherent this evening. It was less synchronized before. You have to know how to handle pressure. The supporters are right to ask more from us.”
OL, as in 1979 and 1992
This is only the third time in its history that OL have failed to win one of the first five matches of a Ligue 1 season.
It’s over, 0-0 between OL and Le Havre
A few whistles come down from the stands but no general bronca. OL dominated this meeting without managing to find the opening. Rayan Cherki notably had a lot of opportunities, but the Le Havre defense was valiant. Lyon is no longer bottom of Ligue 1 but still sick, before the arrival of Fabio Grosso in the days to come.
Grandsir’s attempt is above
Still one minute to play and OL are trying to move forward quickly.
Foul on Soumaré
Good free kick ahead for Le Havre. And above all, the clock is ticking. The HAC holds a point with less than two minutes to play.
The Lyon counter gives nothing!
There was still a great opportunity, but neither Cherki nor Moreira found the opening. Lacazette’s pass to Cherki caused OL to lose a little time.
5 minutes of added time
5 minutes to push for OL, even if first, there will be an interesting free kick for Le Havre.
Last change for Le Havre
Soumaré replaces Kuziaev for the last minutes.
New strike from Cherki!
It’s countered again, this time by Sanganté. The Lyon playmaker tries a lot but it doesn’t work for the moment.
CHERKI !
He is narrowly countered! Mama Baldé made the difference on the left before crossing back. Cherki opened his right foot but a defender was still there.
Mata’s free kick doesn’t go far
But it’s nearby and that doesn’t worry Desmas who was well accompanied.
CHERKI IN THE SURFACE!
He was not far from a splendid goal after eliminating two opponents in a very small space. But he can’t hit properly and Desmas pushes away the danger.
Logbo will provoke in the surface
He ends up on the ground and calls for a penalty but the referee says nothing. We entered the last 10 minutes of regulation time.
Moreira and Lepenant come into play
They replace Nuamah and Akouoko.
CAQUERET !
He was at the origin of the action, he found Lacazette, and the ball returned to him in the area at the end of the action. But Caqueret sees his shot blocked by the defense. There is still a Le Havre defender at the moment.
Two new changes for the HAC
Alioui and especially Casimir, the most active Le Havre this evening, leave, replaced by Sabbi and Logbo.
Baldé’s first-intention strike
It’s on target, at the near post, but Desmas is vigilant. Baldé, in any case, entered with envy.
The center of Cherki in a scarf shot!
After a hook, the Frenchman puts on a show. His cross for Baldé is good but the Lyon striker cannot resume correctly.
Happy tent sa chance !
After a 25-meter run, he hits with the left but it’s wide.
Baldé replaces Tolisso
An offensive choice on the part of the Lyon staff. Cherki will move back into the axis, in position number 10.
GRANDSIR MISSES THE FRAME!
This is a huge failure! Kuziaev makes the difference, shifts Asimir whose cross towards Grandsir is perfect. The Le Havre striker completely misses his recovery, which is off target.
Caqueret’s free kick is dangerous!
The Lyon midfielder puts the Le Havre defense in difficulty, which pushes back with difficulty. Cherki is in striking position and attempts a recovery, countered.
Cardboard for Casimir
He arrived late for Tagliafico and stepped on his ankle. It’s involuntary but it could even have been punished more harshly.
Diomandé tries a discount for Lacazette
It’s not far from finding the Lyon captain, who is a little short.
First changes for Le Havre
Kechta and Bayo are replaced by Ndiaye and Grandsir.
Kuziaev’s head right next to it!
The Le Havre action was beautiful. Casimir serves Kuziaev perfectly, who arrived launched and whose header narrowly missed!
NUAMAH MISSES HIS FACE-TO-FACE!
Found in depth by Tolisso, the Ghanaian comes in front of the goalkeeper but his flat right foot is pushed away by Desmas. This is the biggest opportunity of the meeting!
Le Havre makes the difference on the left side
Good return from Mata in the axis to ward off the danger. The Lyonnais are not completely impervious behind despite everything.
Head of Lacazette
It’s way above.
Caqueret is hot on his heels for Nuamah!
It was very intelligent, after a breakthrough in the axis. But Nuamah’s strike is blocked. Cherki tries his luck straight away, but his crushed shot is caught by Desmas.
Kumbedi above!
Cherki procrastinated a bit in the box, there was probably better to do. The ball then arrives at Lacazette, who serves Kumbedi behind but whose shot is off target.
It’s back to Lyon
OL kick off the second half with the ambition of finally making a difference. OL have never led in the score this season until now.
It’s the break at Groupama Stadium
0-0 between OL and Le Havre. The Lyonnais, for their first meeting since the departure of Laurent Blanc, are well in place and had opportunities but they were unable to finish. Le Havre, for their part, appears dangerous at times on the counterattack.
New corner for OL
The Le Havre defense defends by moving backwards and does well, the ball could have deceived Desmas if it had been on target.
Fault of Nuamah
The young Ghanaian is a little messy this evening. He lacks technical accuracy when projecting himself, and there he makes a mistake after losing the ball.
Cherki puts on a show
The Frenchman makes a few technical gestures close to the surface, but it is not enough to find the opening and a shooting window.
Tagliafico’s shot deflected!
After a first cross from Kumbedi for Lacazette which achieves nothing, the ball returns to the right until it lands on Tagliafico, who strikes and obtains a corner.
Lacazette does good in conservation
But for the moment, the Lyon captain is not in good conditions near the opponent’s area.
The Le Havre defense resists the Lyon centers
For the moment, the defense has not been found wanting in this meeting.
The Lyon public makes itself heard
After a very complicated start to the championship, the Kop responds this evening, galvanized by the departure of Laurent Blanc and the arrival of Fabio Grosso.
Cherki’s strike!
It’s framed at the near post, in a tight angle, but it’s captured by Desmas, vigilant.
CAQUERET WASTED A HUGE OPPORTUNITY!
It was a 4 against 3 to play for OL but Maxence Caqueret procrastinated too much and misdirected the ball. He was stopped by the Le Havre defense, a huge opportunity wasted by OL.
Contact between Diomandé and Desmas
Tolisso’s cross was good, Diomandé made contact with the Le Havre goalkeeper but his header was off target and a foul was signaled.
Sangante faster than Cherki
There was a good counter opportunity for OL. Tolisso tries to throw Cherki on the left, but the Lyonnais is slower than the Le Havre defender.
Kumbedi impeccable defensively
OL are rather solid at the start of the match even if the fight in the middle intensifies.
The return of Mata in front of Casimir!
Important defensive gesture, even if on this one the Le Havre attacker was offside.
Cherki center diverted
There was a good situation with a ball which landed at the feet of Nuamah on the right side, but OL did not take advantage of it. Cherki’s cross is hit by a defender and captured by Desmas.
Nuamah provokes on his side
He swapped with Cherki, who found him from the opposite wing. He tries to provoke but makes the mistake.
First success for Lacazette
The Lyon captain mowed down Casimir who was taking off with long strides. He receives the first warning of the encounter.
Cherki penetrates the surface
This is Lyon’s first incursion. He provokes on his right side, tries to cross and gets a corner.
Good first ball outing for OL
It combines well between Cherki and Caqueret in particular. OL got their foot on the ball in these first minutes.
Let’s go to Groupama Stadium!
Le Havre kicks off under the eyes of Fabio Grosso, present in the stands.
Fabio Grosso will arrive with his staff in the coming days
RMC Sport is able to reveal that the Italian arrives in Lyon with two assistants, as well as a physical trainer and a video analyst. Rémy Vercoutre will remain the goalkeeping coach.
Fabio Grosso is in the stands
The new OL coach, Fabio Grosso, is not on the bench this evening but he is present in the stands of Groupama Stadium to observe his team.
Sonny Anderson reflects on the past week
He is part of the staff this evening, awaiting the arrival of Fabio Grosso.
Bayo reacts to his first tenure
Arriving from Lille this summer, the striker on loan from LOSC played a few minutes at the end of the match against Lorient on the last day, but will start for the first time this evening.
Le Havre with Bayo for its premiere
The composition of Le Havre: Desmas – Lloris, Salmier, Operi, Sangate – Kechta, Kuziaev, Toure – Alioui, Casimir, Bayo.
The Lyon lineup, first for Akouokou
Lopes – Kumbedi, Mata, Diamond, Tagliafico – Caqueret, Akoukou, Tolisso – Cherki, Lacazette, Nuamah
Replacements: Riou, O’Brien, Lepenant, Alvero, Maitland-Niles, El Arouch, Jeffinho, Baldé, Moreira.
The Le Havre group
Loïc Nego is missing
Lacazette returns
Suspended during the last two matches, the OL captain is returning to the group. On the other hand, Lovren, Kadewere and Henrique are injured.
OL in crisis
Last in Ligue 1 with just one point in four games, Les Gones have still not won this season. The poor results got the better of Laurent Blanc, who was sacked during the international break. If the arrival of Fabio Grosso was made official on Saturday, it is the trio Jean-François Vulliez – Jérémie Bréchet – Sonny Anderson who will be in charge this evening.
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