Match report

Lyon Secures 3-1 Victory Over Montpellier in Ligue 1

Montpellier
Montpellier
1–3
FT
Lyon
Lyon
May 14, 2017

Lyon secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Montpellier in Ligue 1, demonstrating their strength and resilience. Alexandre Lacazette and N. Fekir were pivotal in Lyon's early dominance, putting the team in control with two quick goals. Montpellier managed to score through Steve Mounié but could not maintain their momentum, leading to a late goal by Lacazette that sealed Lyon's win.

Key Facts

  • • N. Fekir scored Lyon's first goal in the 17th minute, assisted by Alexandre Lacazette.
  • • Alexandre Lacazette doubled Lyon's lead in the 22nd minute, assisted by M. Depay.
  • • Steve Mounié scored for Montpellier in the 35th minute, assisted by R. Boudebouz.
  • • Alexandre Lacazette scored Lyon's third goal in the 95th minute, assisted by M. Valbuena.

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Pionnier (G)
  • 3 D. Congré (D)
  • 12 L. Pokorný (D)
  • 23 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 28 S. Sessègnon (M)
  • 10 R. Boudebouz (M)
  • 7 P. Lasne (M)
  • 5 Y. Sylla (M)
  • 13 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 11 J. Ikoné (M)
  • 15 S. Mounié (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 I. Mbenza
  • 2 M. N'Diaye
  • 20 K. Dolly
  • 8 B. Passi
  • 16 G. Jourdren
  • 19 S. Camara
  • 22 K. Sanson

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 13 C. Jallet (D)
  • 31 M. Rybus (D)
  • 3 N. N'Koulou (D)
  • 5 M. Diakhaby (D)
  • 8 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 29 L. Tousart (M)
  • 10 A. Lacazette (F)
  • 11 R. Ghezzal (M)
  • 9 M. Depay (F)
  • 18 N. Fekir (M)

Substitutes

  • 27 M. Cornet
  • 28 M. Valbuena
  • 12 J. Ferri
  • 2 M. Yanga-Mbiwa
  • 20 Rafael
  • 21 M. Gonalons
  • 30 M. Gorgelin

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    17' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Fekir · Assist: Alexandre Lacazette
  2. Lyon
    22' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette · Assist: M. Depay
  3. Montpellier
    35' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    Steve Mounié · Assist: R. Boudebouz
  4. Montpellier
    38' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mukiele
  5. Lyon
    39' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    M. Depay
  6. Montpellier
    41' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Stéphane Sessègnon
  7. Lyon
    46' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Ghezzal · On: M. Cornet
  8. Montpellier
    50' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Sylla
  9. Montpellier
    66' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Sylla · On: I. Mbenza
  10. Lyon
    76' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Depay · On: M. Valbuena
  11. Montpellier
    77' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Lasne · On: M. NDiaye
  12. Lyon
    81' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Fekir · On: J. Ferri
  13. Montpellier
    82' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ikone · On: K. Dolly
  14. Lyon
    90'+5 Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette · Assist: M. Valbuena

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Lyon
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 73% 79%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 14
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 361 511
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 263 404
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lyon's early goals by N. Fekir and Alexandre Lacazette in the 17th and 22nd minutes set the tone for the game, putting significant pressure on Montpellier.
  • ▸ Montpellier's goal by Steve Mounié in the 35th minute provided a momentary boost, but the team struggled to capitalize and maintain their momentum, leading to a late goal by Lacazette that sealed Lyon's victory.