In the opening of the French group, Lyon surprisingly beats Metz

In the opening of the French group, Lyon surprisingly beats Metz


In a difficult match away from home, Lyon wins and remains in mid-table; Metz remains at risk of relegation




Lyon defeated Metz this Friday (23rd), opening the 23rd day of the French Championship, with a score of 2 to 1. With this result, the Lyonnais have reached 28 points and occupy tenth position, while Metz, seriously threatened with relegation, it is second to last, with just 17.

The home team even took the lead after 12 minutes. Georgian Mikautadze made a good individual play and shot beautifully into Lopes’ corner, opening the score. Lyon’s goalkeeper made a good save on Camara’s shot, but Lyon improved in the match. The equalizer came in the 45th minute, with a left-footed shot from Lacazette.

The turning point came in the second half. In the 14th minute, Caqueret fired a cross, Oukidja partially saved, but Benrahma, who came on at half-time, scored to make it 2-1. From then on, only Metz conceded, but Lyon handled the pressure well and ended up coming through . away with an important victory as Visitor.

FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIP – 23rd ROUND

Friday (23/02)

Metz 1×2 Lyon

Saturday (24/2)

Lorient x Nantes – 1pm

Strasbourg x Brest – 5pm

Sunday (25/2)

Lens x Monaco – 9am

Toulouse x Lille – 11am

Nice x Clermont – 11am

Le Havre x Reims – 11am

Paris Saint-Germain x Rennes – 1.05pm

Olympique Marseille x Montpellier – 4.45pm

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Source: Terra

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