WEST HAM-LYON FOOT. Even if Lyon were trailing for a few minutes, OL may have some regrets after drawing a numerical superiority draw against West Ham on Thursday 7 April. Channel return in a week in Lyon.
23:30 – The summary of the match
OL will be able to harbor regrets. In this first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals, the Lyonnais reacted well after conceding the opener when they were in numerical superiority. In the first half, Benrahma tried to deceive Lopes on an ultra-fast phase of play solicited by David Moyes’ men at several points in the game. Even if Aaron Cresswell’s red card in added time in the first act could have given the Lyonnais wings, in the second period, the Lyonnais were first surprised by Bowen who, as a fox from the surfaces, came to take advantage a double error from Gusto and Boateng to deceive with success Anthony Lopes (52nd). OL could even have been surprised a second time after the Hammers’ first goal on an express counter led once again by Bowen and almost concluded by Michail Antonio. But this occasion was one of the turning points of this West Ham – Lyon. After this huge opportunity, the Gones returned to height following the entry of Tetê who was again decisive. The Brazilian rookie overflowed before crossing. His center, badly repelled, arrives at the feet of Ndombélé who extends the ball into the back of the net (66th). This goal brought the Lyonnais back up and allowed them to regain confidence to go back on the attack. But despite an unchallenged domination, the Gones did not manage to leave with success in London lands and will have to do the job during the return match on Thursday April 14 to join the last four of the Europa League.
23:12 – Ndombélé’s first goal since his return
Since his return to OL, the goal scored by Tanguy Ndombélé this Thursday, April 7 in this West Ham – Lyon is the first scored by the French midfielder. It is also necessary to underline the important work of the Brazilian rookie Tetê who is at the start of the action which led to the goal of the French international.
23:08 – The return match in a week
This West Ham – Lyon still keeps all its promises before the return match next Thursday, April 14. Note that away goals no longer count in the European Cup and at the time of the initial whistle of the second leg, the two teams will therefore be perfectly equal.
23:03 – It’s over! No winner at London Stadium
It’s finish ! Felix Zwayer puts an end to this first leg of the quarter-finals of the Europa League West Ham – Lyon. Les Gones, in numerical superiority for more than 45 minutes obtained a draw but will be able to harbor regrets before the return match in a week at Groupama Stadium.
23:01 – Another yellow card
Felix Zwayer is forced to bring out a new card in this West Ham – Lyon. Bowen is the culprit this time. He committed a delayed foul on Emerson.
22:59 – Dembélé’s header goes over
It was perhaps the match point for OL. Moussa Dembélé is alone in the area and receives a cross but his header goes over the cages of Alphonse Areola.
22:57 – Eight minutes of added time!
The additional time of this West Ham – Lyon is substantial. Indeed, we will play at least eight minutes more at the London Stadium. OL can go for the victory while the Hammers will want to keep the draw.
22:54 – A new change for OL
Peter Bosz makes a new change as the end of regulation time for this West Ham – Lyon approaches. Jason Denayer replaces Thiago Mendes.
22:53 – Yellow card for Antonio
After a poorly mastered tackle from Antonio, the Hammers striker collects a yellow card.
22:51 – Another spectator on the pitch
This is the second time that a London Stadium spectator has entered the pitch to interrupt the game. The game resumes after a few seconds of interruption.
22:45 – Areola without difficulty
OL continue to dominate this second act of West Ham – Lyon. Alphonse Areola still has to get involved to stop Emerson’s attempt.
22:43 – Nice attempt from Paqueta
At the edge of the penalty area, Lucas Paqueta takes his chance with the right foot but Areola is well placed and sends back the shot from the Brazilian.
22:41 – Nice intervention by Lopes
The Portuguese OL goalkeeper shows his authority in his own penalty area. On a corner, the Lyon goalkeeper punches out to extend the ball while Zouma covets it. Still 1-1 in this West Ham – Lyon while there is a quarter of an hour left.
22:37 – Lyon pushes
It’s been unchallenged domination for a few minutes now in this West Ham – Lyon. The Gones are in the Hammers’ camp and are pushing. For the moment the London defense is holding up and repelling the Gones offensives.
22:36 – A spectator enters the field
This West Ham – Lyon is temporarily interrupted after the arrival of a spectator from the London Stadium on the lawn. It is checked by the stewards and play will resume.
22:31 – OL equalize!
They had been pushing for a few minutes and were rewarded! The Lyonnais came back up high thanks to Tanguy Ndombélé who took advantage of a poorly repelled cross from Tetê to extend the ball into the back of the net. 1-1 in this West Ham – Lyon.
22:30 – Double change for Lyon
Peter Bosz makes a first tactical move in this West Ham – Lyon. He made two changes with the entry of Toko-Ekambi and Tetê who replaced Faivre and Boateng.
22:28 – New danger on the cages of Lopes
OL were very close to experiencing a small disaster. While they are in numerical superiority, the Gones were very close to taking a second goal. On a rapid counter, Bowen alerts Antonio at the far post which faces the exit of Anthony Lopes.
22:25 – Ryan Fredericks is bleeding
West Ham full-back Ryan Fredericks is open at the temple after a header from Moussa Dembélé. The Hammer got up after receiving treatment.
22:25 – Ndombélé’s strike escapes the target
Once again, Tanguy Ndombélé takes his chance outside the penalty area in this West Ham – Lyon. His attempt does not catch the frame.
22:22 – The mood is up a notch
Inevitably the opening of the score of the Hammers raised a notch the electric atmosphere in this London Stadium. The supporters give voice to push his people to hold this result.
22:18 – Bowen’s opener!
Incredible ! While OL dominated and had just found themselves in numerical superiority, they conceded the opener in this West Ham – Lyon following two defensive errors by Gusto and Boateng.
22:15 – Lyon settles down
Since the beginning of the second period of this West Ham – Lyon, the visitors are more and more pressing and settle in the English half of the field. They take advantage of the exclusion of Aaron Cresswell.