Match report

Lyon Defeats Caen 4-0 in Ligue 1 Showdown

Lyon
Lyon
4–0
FT
Caen
Caen
May 18, 2019

Lyon put on a commanding display, defeating Caen 4-0 in a crucial Ligue 1 match at Groupama Stadium. The victory was spearheaded by Memphis Depay and Maxence Cornet, who each contributed to Lyon's goal tally. Despite a yellow card for Cornet early on, Lyon's attacking prowess and defensive solidity were evident throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Lyon scored four goals, with Memphis Depay netting twice and Maxence Cornet and Moussa Dembélé each adding one.
  • • Maxence Cornet provided two assists for Depay's goals.
  • • Lyon saw three players receive yellow cards: Cornet (25'), Marcelo (41'), and Rafael (84').
  • • Caen made three substitutions: S. E. Khaoui, J. Deminguet, and Enzo Crivelli replaced H. Moussaki, P. Oniangué, and Y. Armougom respectively.

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 15 J. Morel (D)
  • 6 Marcelo (D)
  • 14 L. Dubois (D)
  • 22 F. Mendy (D)
  • 28 T. NDombèlé (M)
  • 7 M. Terrier (M)
  • 8 H. Aouar (M)
  • 11 M. Depay (M)
  • 27 M. Cornet (M)
  • 9 M. Dembélé (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 L. Tousart
  • 10 B. Traoré
  • 4 Rafael
  • 17 L. Pintor
  • 20 Fernando Marçal
  • 30 M. Gorgelin
  • 24 Pape Diop

Caen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 B. Samba (G)
  • 15 E. Imorou (D)
  • 14 J. Gradit (D)
  • 21 F. Guilbert (M)
  • 24 A. Djiku (D)
  • 33 Y. Zahary (D)
  • 10 F. Fajr (M)
  • 7 S. Khaoui (M)
  • 17 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 11 C. Ninga (M)
  • 27 E. Crivelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 H. Moussaki
  • 6 P. Oniangué
  • 3 Y. Armougom
  • 12 C. Beauvue
  • 1 E. Zelazny
  • 5 B. Sankoh
  • 2 P. Baysse

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    25' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cornet
  2. Lyon
    41' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Marcelo
  3. Lyon
    49' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Depay · Assist: M. Cornet
  4. Lyon
    54' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cornet
  5. Caen
    57' Caen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. E. Khaoui · On: H. Moussaki
  6. Lyon
    64' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Moussa Dembélé · Assist: H. Aouar
  7. Caen
    65' Caen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: P. Oniangué
  8. Caen
    70' Caen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Enzo Crivelli · On: Y. Armougom
  9. Lyon
    74' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Depay · Assist: M. Cornet
  10. Lyon
    77' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Aouar · On: L. Tousart
  11. Lyon
    77' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Depay · On: Bertrand Traoré
  12. Lyon
    82' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Dubois · On: Rafael
  13. Lyon
    84' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael
  14. Caen
    90' Caen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Djiku

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Caen
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 505 327
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 426 260
Shots Inside Box 13 2
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted decisively in Lyon's favor after Maxence Cornet's early goal in the 49th minute, breaking the deadlock and setting the tone for the remainder of the game.
  • ▸ Another turning point was the 74th minute goal by Memphis Depay, which sealed the victory and extended Lyon's lead, leaving Caen with little hope of a comeback.