Six days after their setback in Nice (3-2), Olympique Lyonnais set off on a mission to win back against RC Lens, surprising second in Ligue 1. For this home meeting, counting for the 12th day of the championship, Peter Bosz proceeds to strong choices, but paying off: Lucas Paqueta is positioned at the forefront of the Lyon attack. With a clever discount, the Brazilian allows his compatriot Bruno Guimaraes to cause a penalty.
Facundo Medina protests, but the match referee doesn’t reverse his decision. Karl Toko Ekambi does not need to be prayed for and takes Jean-Louis Leca on the wrong foot (25 ‘). In the minutes that follow, and when we have passed the half hour of play, Lens reacts but sees Jonathan Clauss’s goal refused for an obvious offside. What frustrate Franck Haise and the blood and gold bench.
Lens stumbles on Lopes
We think then that Lens has missed its chance because OL double the stake through Houssem Aouar, author of his third goal in Ligue 1 this season. The French international follows a strike rejected by the Corsican goalkeeper and ignites the Groupama Stadium. On returning from the locker room, the Artesians did not abdicate. The pace is racing and, with a little success, Arnaud Kalimuendo reduced the gap and lobbed Anthony Lopes (61st). Despite many attempts, Gaël Kakuta’s teammates fail to equalize.
The fault, in particular, with a vigilant Anthony Lopes, and like often author of pretty parades. While waiting for Sunday’s meetings, Lyon is provisionally back to 5th place, tied on points with Marseille. Lens remains on the podium, but, with one point ahead of Nice (3rd) and two over OM (4th), could be ejected at the end of this 12th day of Ligue 1. Black point for the Lyonnais this evening: the injuries of Boateng, Dubois and Guimaraes. Boring before the European Cup next week.
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