Lyon’s reaction was late and left the rivalry against Stade Rennes empty-handed, which they won at the Olympic Park (2-3) and returned their rival to the crisis, suffering a second consecutive defeat when it seemed to react it to escape. from the zone. refusal
In the opening match of the nineteenth match day of Ligue 1, Lyon, who on the last date lost to Le Havre after accumulating three consecutive wins, returned to its old ways. He overcame doubts from the beginning of the course, when he was anchored at the bottom.
It now remains third from bottom but could drop to second last if Clermont, just two points behind, beat Strasbourg on Sunday.
Stade Rennes represents the opposite. He was in a sweet moment and achieved his third successive victory in Lyon which revived his hopes in Europe.
Julien Stephan’s painting made the most of its excellent first part. The visiting team went into half-time with a 0-3 lead. In the 22nd minute Martin Terrier opened the scoring with a pass by Desire Doue who scored the second half an hour later. On the brink of halftime, Terrier beat Anthony Lopes for the third time.
Coach Pierre Sage moved the bench in search of a reaction from his team. Lyon changed their face in the second half but did not have time to avoid defeat or complete the comeback. And Brazilian Henrique, in the 58th minute, closed the gap and in the 71st minute, Alexander Lacazette made it 2-3. Lyon asserted in the final period but it was not enough to beat Steve Mandanda again and avoid another defeat.
Source: La Verdad
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