Despite a two-goal lead in the 80th minute, Olympique Lyonnais completely collapsed to drop Nice (3-2), this Sunday, during the 11th day of Ligue 1. Entering the second period, Youcef Atal changed the physiognomy of the match with 25 minutes of madness.
Nice returned to Lyon thanks to a great Atal.
Olympique Lyonnais supporters will have nightmares from Youcef Atal. Entering the second period, a few moments before the second Rhone goal, the Algerian right side has put a monster bazaar in the defense to allow Nice, yet led 2-0 in the 80th minute, to win (3-2), this Sunday , during the 11th day of Ligue 1.
A scenario all the more frustrating as the Gones, outnumbered after the stupid expulsion of Tino Kadewere during the last quarter of an hour, were above in all compartments of the game before this incomprehensible blackout. As a result, OL remained stuck in 7th position while the Gym temporarily took the place of runner-up.
Toko Ekambi, him again
Unsurprisingly, the two teams were arguing between a big battle for the holding of the ball. The Lyonnais got the first chance by Paqueta, who warmed the gloves of Benitez with the head, but the Niois were the most dangerous, with two good opportunities from Delort, who saw his strike touch the bar before putting Lopes contribution. Warm alerts that drove the gones to seriously tighten the bolts.
Over the minutes, the duels were more and more hooked. It took a gesture of genius to unlock this part. And that was precisely what Boateng did, who with a bright opening, found Toko Ekambi, scorer in two stages after a first stop by Benitez (0-1 35 ‘). For his part, Lopes had much more success by winning two consecutive duels in front of Delort and Dolberg to allow his team to return to the locker room with a goal in advance.
Aouar drives the point home …
After the break, OL were not killer enough to break down the Aiglons since Aouar then Kadewere missed two big opportunities to make the break before the hour mark. While Nice was starting to show up with several hot situations on the outskirts of the Rhône area, Aouar took advantage of a hand fault from Benitez after a great collective action to allow Lyon to fly away (0-2, 68th).
… but Atal said no!
Lost for lost, the Gym threw all its strength into the battle. Atal, entered before Aouar’s goal, ignited the Allianz Riviera after a small number and a strike from the left under the bar (1-2, 81st). Inexplicably, Lyon was losing its resources, the image of Kadewere, directly expelled for a foul on Bard. Atal even obtained a penalty for a foul from Emerson that Delort transformed without trembling (2-2, 89th) while Guessand sent OL to hell after additional time (3-2, 90th + 3). Delirious Nice!
The score of the match: 8/10
The match took a long time to start but it was finally lively. The Lyonnais displayed a superior technical mastery but they ended up spoiling everything in the last quarter of an hour completely ruined. The entry of Atal, absolutely delirious, set fire to the Rhone team, which could be marked by such a scenario. Football as we like it!
The goals :
– Boateng delivers a bright left-footed opening for Toko Ekambi, who dived into Daniliuc’s back. The Cameroonian striker tries a first strike that Benitez repels, but he follows well to shoot him point blank (0-1, 35th).
– Lyon emerges the ball cleanly and infiltrates the Niois camp. Caqueret sent a beautiful vertical whip pass for Paqueta, who put in a touch for Aouar. The attacking midfielder tries his luck 20 meters and takes advantage of a hand fault from Benitez to make the break (0-2, 68th).
– Thuram sends a nice bell pass on the right side for Atal. The Algerian right side succeeds his control, progresses in the Lyon camp where he hooks Boateng before playing with a perfect strike of the left foot under the bar (1-2, 81st).
– In the box, Atal is faster to steal the ball and slips a small Emerson bridge, which mows him down. Penalty for Nice that Delort transforms by shooting low to the right of Lopes (2-2, 89th).
– Atal provokes on the right side and finds Da Cunha in the meantime. The attacking midfielder slips the ball in the back of the defense for Guessand, who arises to deceive Lopes with the tip of his foot (3-2, 90th + 4).
Player NOTES
Maxifoot has awarded a score (out of 10) comments on each player.
Man of the match: Youcef Atal (9/10)
Absolute delirium. His 25 minutes were completely crazy. And yet, the Algerian right side could have plunged mentally, since OL doubled the stake after entering the game. But he decided to take his courage in both hands to pulverize the Rhone defense. A goal of a heavy strike under the bar after a small number, a penalty caused after a small bridge on Emerson, a pass which destabilizes the defense on the third achievement … Fennec ate Lyon!
NICE :
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LYON :
Anthony Lopes (6.5): a match that must give headaches to the Portuguese goalkeeper, who was perfect for 80 minutes with several decisive stops in front of Delort and Dolberg. It is difficult to blame the three goals conceded.
Lo Dubois (6): the Lyon captain gave a monumental rant after the match, and we understand it, because he was irreproachable defensively by dying Gouiri. His performance was solid.
Jrme Boateng (5): the German central defender illuminated the match with his exceptional opening for Toko Ekambi on the first goal. But on the other hand, he had problems in the duels with the Aiglons and bit the dust on Atal’s goal. A match with beautiful things nonetheless.
Jason Denayer (3): the Belgian left some spaces exploited by the Niois attackers in the first period and is clearly not irreproachable on all the goals conceded, in particular the third with a strange behavior. He passed by today.
Emerson (2): in demand, the Italian left side was solid, winning many defensive duels in the first half. Before exploding in full flight in the last quarter of an hour on all Atal’s holes. Absent from the marking on the first goal, he mows down the Algerian in the area on the second. A nightmare for him.
Maxence Caqueret (8): the Lyon environment was monstrous. Exceptional recovery, with 12 balloons chips in the first period alone, Gone did what they wanted in midfield. His whip pass to Paqueta on the second goal is a model of its kind. He was excellent on this part.
Bruno Guimares (6): a good game overall for the Brazilian midfielder, who overpowered Lemina rather well. He was, however, a little more discreet in his forward play.
Tino Kadewere (0): a dismal copy returned for the Zimbabwean striker. Not only did he miss everything in front of goal, but in addition, he weighed down his team with an unnecessary red card that changed everything. An absolute disaster.
Houssem Aouar (6): a generally discreet match for the attacking midfielder, who thought he had definitely made the difference with his goal. He had previously missed a big opportunity. He did not blush from his performance. Replace the 91st minute with Sinaly Diomand (not rated).
Karl Toko Ekambi (6.5): the Cameroonian striker once again made the powder speak by opening the scoring in two stages. His activity posed great concern to the Niois defenders who had difficulty containing him. An interesting service. Replace the 88th minute with Thiago Mendes (not rated).
Lucas Paquet (6): holder at the forefront of the attack in the absence of Slimani and Dembl, the Brazilian attacking midfielder initially struggled to get rid of the Niois marking. He then picked up to touch the ball and turned into a decisive passer for Aouar on a nice deviation. He fulfilled his role.
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NICE 3-2 LYON (mid-time: 0-1) – FRANCE – Ligue 1 / 11th day
Stadium: Allianz Riviera, Nice – Referee: Brisard Jerome, France
Goals : Y. Atal (81st) A. Delort (89th, pen.) E. Guessand (90 + 3rd) for NICE – K. Toko Ekambi (34th) H. Aouar (68th) for LYON
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