Pavel Sulc’s first reaction after Lyon’s win
Axel Witsel told Ligue 1+: “We have no regrets tonight, we gave everything. We conceded two avoidable goals. We pushed, we did what was needed in the second half except sealing it. Our play is on an upward trajectory. Offensively we can improve, but we’re finally clicking. They had almost nothing against us. It’s a shame. We decided we had to chase them.”
IT’S OVER!!! OL CLAIMS THE LEAD!
Niels Nkounkou said on Ligue 1+: “We leave with a heavy heart. We created chances we failed to finish.”
Off‑side! Goal disallowed!
“It’s a fantastic feeling. We gave our all until the final whistle,” the Czech celebrated on Ligue 1+.
WAHIIIIII EQUALISES!!!
What a breath‑less finish! Lyon dominated the first half, but after Nakamura’s dismissal twenty minutes from the end they had to dig deep. A 2‑1 win puts the Gones on top of the league – their first summit since 2021. Nice remain in the red zone.
Descamps beats Boudaoui!
A perfect cross from Sanson found Wahi at the near post, just a millimetre early. The Groupama Stadium erupted!
Four minutes of added time
2‑2! Lyon appeal for an off‑side.
Nice win a corner as Descamps held onto the ball too long!
A left‑wing cross reached Boudaoui, who was a beat too slow. He tried to lunge, but Descamps was quicker!
Triple substitution for Nice
Lyon must hold firm!
Nice lack precision
The Lyon keeper delayed his clearance, giving Nice a corner. They failed to capitalize.
Double substitution for OL
Substitutions: Diop, Sanson and Jansson on for Mandza, Witsel and Hein.
Gym becoming increasingly pressing
Lyon regrouped in front of their box, but Nice lacked the precision to truly breach the Rhone defence.
Lyon shift to a five‑man defence
Merah and Kluivert replace Sulc and Abner.
Bacher comes on
Lyon are pressed back and must reorganise after Nakamura’s red card.
OH MY GOODNESS, WAHI’S POST!
Magnificent cross from Nkounkou to Wahi, whose header hit the post and the ball magically fell into Descamps’ unmoved hands.
RED CARD FOR NAKAMURA!!
The Japanese defender tried to lift his foot, eyes on the ball, missed Abdelmonem and collided with his abdomen. It was accidental yet dangerous, earning a red card!
There’s fire in Lyon’s box!
Boudache was greedy near the box, Boudaoui slipped in to deliver a pulled‑back cross. Descamps saved, but Hein followed and struck, only to be blocked by Niakhaté!
It’s heating up between Amoura and Tolisso!!
Amoura, angry at an uncalled foul, rose to challenge Tolisso. The world champion then confronted the Algerian, who received a yellow card.
Double substitution for OL
Nartey and Duranville out, Tolisso and Nakamura on.
Ohhh Boudache!!
What a dribble by Duranville! The Belgian nutmegs Abdelmonem, then his cross to the far post could have fed Boudache, but the striker tangled and missed!
Nice are getting closer!
Niakhaté’s poor clearance gave Amoura a chance inside the box, but Mata’s tackle deflected his shot!
Descamps’ save!
Nice find space on the left, Nkounkou unleashes a heavy shot that Descamps deflects into a corner. The corner yields nothing and the ball returns to Lyon’s feet.
Nice’s highlight! Witsel’s bar hit!
For the first time since kickoff, Nice press on Lyon’s goal for over a minute. From a corner, Witsel meets the near post but his header rattles the bar!
Card for Abdelmonem
Duranville’s slick dribble earned a foul; he was booked.
It’s back on!
Lyon kick off the second half!
IT’S THE BREAK!!
Chasing the game’s flow, Lyon responded with two goals in three minutes to take the lead. A solid first half for the hosts! Nice showed little apart from their counter that ended with Wahi.
Boudache is down in the box!
Lyon attempted a volley in the box, fell, and complained of contact. The referee saw nothing.
Three minutes of added time
Lyon dominated the opening phase.
Nice commit many restart errors
They hit the mark once, but Nice commit numerous restart errors, frustrating Pantaloni as his side repeatedly hands the ball back to Lyon.
TESSMAAAAAAAANN!!!!
OL TURN THE MATCH AROUND IN TWO MINUTES! Lyon win a quick right‑side free kick, Athekame delivers a superb cross, Tessmann heads it down for the Gones to lead! Lyon now sit atop the table.
SUUUUUUUULC!!! 1‑1!!
The Czech still has a nose for goals! Duranville steadies on his right foot and fires a low shot, Diouf barely deflects it into Sulc’s path. Sulc chips the keeper and scores into an empty net. Brilliant first touch by Lyon.
Fonseca calls for depth
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WHAT A DIOUF SAVE!!
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Nine goals for Wahi against OL
It’s his favourite prey! He’s now scored nine against the Gones, eight at the Groupama Stadium.
WAHIIIIII OPENS THE SCORING!!
IT’S AGAINST THE FLOW OF PLAY! 1‑0 NICE! It starts with Amoura’s ball recovery, finds Clauss on the right who slides a low pass to Wahi, who outruns Mata. The ex‑Marseille man strikes just enough to beat Descamps.
Lyon domination
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Card for Nkounkou
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Abner over‑hits
OL dominate the opening minutes and Abner tries a long‑range effort, which sails wide.
Duranville’s first flash!
The Belgian beats Abdelmonem on the left before sending a cross that goes behind the goal. The player who hasn’t featured since matchday one had won his duel brilliantly.
IT’S OFF!
Nice kick off the match!
Fictional kickoff by Paul Seixas
An OL supporter from Nice, the recent Tour de Lombardy winner, gives a mock kickoff for the game.
Players enter the field!
The 22 starters enter the Groupama Stadium, accompanied by a massive flare burst in the south stand.
Nice can draw level with OL
If Nice win, they’ll be level with Lyon and back in the European spots. A loss would leave them flirting with relegation.
OL could finish the day on top!
With this weekend’s results, OL could claim the league lead on goal difference. They must prevail tonight against Gym.
Turnover on Lyon’s side, Tolisso on the bench
Descamps – Athekame, Mata, Niakhaté, Abner – Bidstrup, Tessmann, Nartey – Boudache, Sulc, Duranville
Gym line‑up
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On taking two avoidable goals, Witsel emphasizes
Nice sit on two consecutive wins and can match Lyon’s tally with a home victory.
“We conceded two avoidable goals,” highlights Witsel
Nice’s frustration