OM-LYON. The Marseillais took a slap at the Vélodrome at the end of the 35th day of Ligue 1. Olympique Lyonnais largely won (3-0) thanks to goals from Lukeba (55th), Dembélé (76th) and Toko-Ekambi (88th). Second in the standings and favorites in this Olympico, Jorge Sampaoli’s men took on the water against the Lyonnais. Summary of the game.
22:55 – The summary of the match
It was the poster for this Sunday evening. Olympique de Marseille received Olympique Lyonnais at the end of the 35th day of Ligue 1. The locals wanted to win against OL to consolidate their second place in the standings. The visitors had to win to keep any hope of qualifying for European competition. In the first period, this shock did not keep its promises. The Lyonnais put their opponent in the evening in difficulty without obtaining a real scoring opportunity. In the last quarter of an hour the balance of power changed sides and the Marseillais were very close to opening the scoring but Milik missed his flat left foot in front of the empty goal (42nd). Score zero and goalless at the break between the two teams. On returning from the locker room, the Lyonnais will find the net on their first shot on target of the match thanks to Lukeba (55th). Marseille will try to equalize but the Lyonnais will double the bet through Dembélé who heads the good center of Malo Gusto (76th). At the end of the match, OL dealt the coup de grace and scored a third goal on a fine collective action concluded by Toko-Ekambi (88th). Final score (3-0), the Lyonnais are now 7th, five points behind Nice. Bad operation for the Phocaeans slapped at the Vélodrome before the reception of Feyenoord and caught up in the classification by Rennes.
22:53 – Lopez: “They played better”
Annoyed at the final whistle of the meeting, the Marseille goalkeeper, Pau Lopez, made a lucid observation at the microphone of Prime Video: “They won simply because they played better than us. I know it was important for the fans, I’m sorry for this loss against Lyon. Tired? No, I don’t think so. We can’t put it down to fatigue. Lyon have a lot of good players, it was a difficult match . “
22:48 – Lukeba: “Keep Europe as a goal”
At the final whistle, Castello Lukeba, scorer in this OM – Lyon, gave his impressions of this victory at the microphone of Prime Video: “We were keen to win this match, this Olympico. It allows us to keep Europe as a goal. My goal? I try to bring offensively and today it paid off, it’s good. We chained a second victory in a row, we will try to continue and thus fulfill our objectives.”
22:42 – Olympique de Marseille won (3-0)
Important victory for the Lyonnais against the Marseillais at the Vélodrome. Peter Bosz’s men won (3-0) thanks to goals from Lukeba (55th), Dembélé (76th) and Toko-Ekambi (88th). This victory allows OL to take 7th place and come back to within 5 points of Nice. Bad operation for OM who lost heavily at home and whose 2nd place is now in danger.
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Big match from our Lyonnais who proved to be courageous, solid and realistic!
We don’t let go????#OMOL 0-3 pic.twitter.com/gQvTR7ohnb
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) May 1, 2022
22:36 – Big sensation of Olympique Lyonnais in Marseille (0-3)
It was the perfect move for Olympique Lyonnais, who won (0-3) at the end of this match. However, it was Olympique Marseille who posted the best ball possession rate (58% against 42%) but their efforts were not rewarded. The Lyonnais even proved to be more dangerous in front of goal by framing more shots (5 against 3).
22:31 – Toko-Ekambi scores the 3rd goal!
And that’s (3-0) for Olympique Lyonnais against Marseille. Toko-Ekambi scored his 12th goal in Ligue 1 this season. Paqueta serves Tetê on the right of the surface who crosses hard in front of the goal. It is taken up at the far post by Toko-Ekambi.
22:30 – Karl Toko Ekambi scores a new goal for Olympique Lyonnais (0-3)!
Here we are at 0-3 in this OM – Lyon! Karl Toko Ekambi shines in the 88th minute of play of this 2nd half and pushes the Marseillais a little further!
22:25 – Double change for OM
Two new changes for Olympique de Marseille at the end of this Olympico: Milik and Gerson are replaced by Bakumbu and Rongier.
22:24 – New change for Bosz in this OM – Lyon
A few minutes from the end, the Lyon coach, Peter Bosz, made a new change: Aouar was replaced by Faivre.
22:22 – Aouar’s strike!
Toko-Ekambi finds Aouar in the middle after going up the field. The Lyon midfielder tries his luck, it misses the Marseille cage.
22:21 – OL leads (2-0) in this OM – Lyon
And 2 for Olympique Lyonnais. Déboulé de Malo Gusto on his right side who sends a cross to the near post taken over perfectly by Dembélé. The head of the Lyonnais leaves no chance to Lopez.
22:18 – Second goal for Olympique Lyonnais (0-2)!
Moussa Dembélé scored another goal for Olympique Lyonnais, who doubled their lead in the 76th minute in this 2nd half, at the Orange Vélodrome. Victory is looming for the Lyonnais!
22:18 – Attacking change for Sampaoli
New change for the Marseille coach in this OM – Lyon: Gueye is replaced by Harit.
22:15 – Yellow card for Pape Gueye
New warning in the second half of this OM – Lyon: Pape Gueye receives a yellow card.
22:11 – First changes for Bosz in this OM – Lyon
The Olympique Lyonnais coach is making his first two changes: Boateng and Barcola are replaced by Tetê and Ddombélé.
22:10 – OM – Lyon: tempers are heating up
Following a foul by Mendes on Payet, tempers flared on the lawn of the Vélodrome. The tension is palpable in this Olympico between OM and Lyon.
22:08 – Payet’s free kick!
Well-placed free kick for Olympique de Marseille. Dimtri Payet is responsible for pulling it. His attempt passes over the Lyon wall, it is punched by Anthony Lopez.
22:06 – Lyon pushes for the break
This opener from Lukeba gave wings to the Lyonnais who multiplied the hot actions in search of the goal of the break.
22:04 – First changes in this OM – Lyon
Jorge Sampaoli made his first two changes in the second half for OM-Lyon: Ünder and Kolasinac were replaced by Dieng and Guendouzi.
22:03 – Another warning in this OM – Lyon
Moussa Dembélé receives a yellow card in this OM – Lyon after a late tackle on Saliba.
22:02 – Yellow card for Lopez
The Marseille goalkeeper, Pau Lopez, is warned for contesting after the opening of the Lyon score. The Spanish goalkeeper claims a foul on OL’s goal.
22:02 – OM – Lyon: Lyonnais realism
First shot on target and goal for OL. Emerson’s free kick is deflected by the Marseille wall, the leather arrives on Dembélé at the far post who stumbles on Lopez. Lukeba, opportunist pushes the ball deep.
55′ CASTELLOOOOOOOOOO LUKEBAAAAAA!!
Our defender is on the lookout after a deflected free kick from Emerson. Moussa Dembélé collides with Lopez but it’s good Castello Lukeba pushes the ball deep!!#OMOL 0-1 pic.twitter.com/1yFAbPQqjM
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) May 1, 2022
21:59 – The referee awards the goal!
After appealing to the VAR, Antony Gautier makes his final decision: and he offers a goal for Olympique Lyonnais! !