Match report

Lyon Defeats Nice 3-2 in Ligue 1 Showdown

Lyon
Lyon
3–2
FT
Nice
Nice
May 19, 2018

Lyon emerged victorious in a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter against Nice, securing a 3-2 win. Lyon's Memphis Depay shone with a hat-trick, while Nice's André-Pierre Gignac and Allan Saint-Maximin provided a formidable challenge. The match was marked by intense defensive battles and crucial substitutions that altered the course of the game.

Key Facts

  • • Memphis Depay scored all three goals for Lyon
  • • Allan Plea scored twice for Nice
  • • Marko Livaja and Memphis Depay both received two yellow cards
  • • Substitutions by both teams in the second half were pivotal
  • • Lyon's victory solidifies their position in Ligue 1

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Gorgelin (G)
  • 15 J. Morel (D)
  • 6 Marcelo (D)
  • 4 Rafael (D)
  • 22 F. Mendy (D)
  • 28 T. NDombèlé (M)
  • 29 L. Tousart (M)
  • 8 H. Aouar (M)
  • 10 B. Traoré (F)
  • 11 M. Depay (F)
  • 18 N. Fekir (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Díaz
  • 20 Fernando Marçal
  • 12 J. Ferri
  • 50 A. Racioppi
  • 2 M. Yanga-Mbiwa
  • 24 Pape Diop
  • 27 M. Cornet

Nice

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 40 W. Benítez (G)
  • 31 Dante (D)
  • 20 M. Le Marchand (D)
  • 2 A. Souquet (D)
  • 4 Marlon (D)
  • 5 A. Tameze (M)
  • 6 J. Seri (M)
  • 25 W. Cyprien (M)
  • 7 A. Saint-Maximin (F)
  • 9 M. Balotelli (F)
  • 14 A. Pléa (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 M. Le Bihan
  • 11 B. Srarfi
  • 15 P. Burner
  • 21 N. Mendy
  • 23 M. Sarr
  • 27 J. Makengo
  • 30 Y. Cardinale

Timeline

  1. Nice
    18' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Plea · Assist: M. Balotelli
  2. Nice
    21' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    M. Balotelli
  3. Lyon
    40' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Jérémy Morel
  4. Lyon
    46' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Ndombele · On: M. Diaz
  5. Lyon
    48' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Depay · Assist: N. Fekir
  6. Nice
    52' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Walter Benítez
  7. Lyon
    65' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Depay
  8. Nice
    70' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    A. Plea
  9. Lyon
    71' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ferri
  10. Nice
    71' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Tameze · On: M. Le Bihan
  11. Nice
    77' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Saint-Maximin · On: B. Srarfi
  12. Lyon
    78' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rafael · On: Marcal
  13. Lyon
    84' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Fekir · On: J. Ferri
  14. Lyon
    86' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Depay · Assist: Bertrand Traoré
  15. Nice
    88' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Plea · Assist: Maxime Le Marchand

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Nice
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 87%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 23 11
Corners 8 7
Total Passes 474 547
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 411 475
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 10 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lyon equalized just minutes after Nice's early goal through Memphis Depay, setting the stage for a high-scoring match
  • ▸ Lyon took the lead in the second half with goals from Depay, which were crucial in maintaining their advantage despite Nice's spirited comeback