At the slightest difference, Olympique Lyon beat Lens 2-1

On the 23rd date of the France – Ligue 1 2022-23 tournament, O. Lyon scored the three points at Groupama Stadium, facing an opponent one goal away from drowning the party. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Alexandre Lacazette (22′ 1T) and Rayan Cherki (18′ 2T). While the away goal was scored by Deiver Machado (38′ 1T).

The highlight of the game was Deiver Machado’s goal in the 38th minute of the first half. The midfielder fired a formidable shot from the semi-circle, after receiving an assist from Florian Sotoca. The ball entered the right post from the left and below.

The figure of the meeting was Rayan Cherki. The Olympique Lyonnais midfielder stood out against Lens by scoring 1 goal and 2 kicks on target.

Alexandre Lacazette was another key footballer at Groupama Stadium. The Olympique Lyon striker scored 1 goal and twice on target against Lens.

In the 29th minute of the first half, Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Rayan Cherki embarrassed Salis Abdul Samed, the Lensois midfielder, with a magnificent pipe.

It was a game with many fouls and many interruptions. There were 2 warned: Castello Lukeba and Salis Abdul Samed.

The coach of O. Lyon, Laurent Blanc, set up a 3-5-2 formation on the pitch with Anthony Lopes in goal; Sinaly Diomandé, Dejan Lovren and Castello Lukeba on the defensive line; Sael Kumbedi, Maxence Caqueret, Corentin Tolisso, Nicolás Tagliafico and Rayan Cherki in the middle; and Alexandre Lacazette and Bradley Barcola in attack.

For their part, those led by Franck Haise were planted in 3-6-1 with Brice Samba under the three sticks; Jonathan Gradit, Kevin Danso and Facundo Medina in defense; Julien Le Cardinal, Seko Fofana, Salis Abdul Samed, Deiver Machado, Adrien Thomasson and Angelo Fulgini in midfield; and Florian Sotoca in front.

The appointed referee for the match was Eric Wattellier.

The O. Lyon will travel to Auxerre in the next round, while Lens will host Nantes at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium.

The local is in ninth place with 35 points, while the visitor has reached 46 points and is fourth in the tournament.

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