Match report

Lyon Secures Narrow Win Over Clermont Foot In Ligue 1

Clermont Foot
Clermont Foot
0–1
FT
Lyon
Lyon
May 12, 2024

Lyon narrowly defeated Clermont Foot by a score of 0-1 in the latest round of Ligue 1. The match was characterized by Lyon's strong performance and a key goal scored by Orel Mangala, who capitalized on an assist from Randal Kolo Muani Cherki. Despite several substitutions and a controversial penalty cancellation, Clermont Foot could not find their rhythm and ultimately fell short.

Key Facts

  • • Lyon's Orel Mangala scored the match-winning goal in the 53rd minute.
  • • Clermont Foot had a potential penalty overturned by VAR at the 60th minute.
  • • M. Cham of Clermont Foot received an early yellow card for arguing with officials.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made, including Lyon's Alex Lacazette replacing Randal Kolo Muani Cherki.

Lineups

Clermont Foot

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 M. Diaw (G)
  • 97 J. Jacquet (D)
  • 4 C. Matsima (D)
  • 17 A. Pelmard (D)
  • 3 Neto Borges (D)
  • 7 Y. Magnin (M)
  • 25 J. Gastien (M)
  • 26 A. Virginius (M)
  • 10 M. Cham (M)
  • 18 E. Rashani (M)
  • 95 G. Kyei (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 H. Keïta
  • 11 J. Allevinah
  • 8 B. Boutobba
  • 29 I. Fakili
  • 21 F. Ogier
  • 91 Jérémie Bela
  • 28 I. M'Bahia
  • 1 M. Ndiaye
  • 2 M. Zeffane

Lyon

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 22 Clinton Mata (D)
  • 12 J. O'Brien (D)
  • 55 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 21 Henrique (D)
  • 6 M. Caqueret (M)
  • 31 N. Matić (M)
  • 25 O. Mangala (M)
  • 18 R. Cherki (F)
  • 9 G. Orban (F)
  • 11 M. Fofana (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 E. Nuamah
  • 10 A. Lacazette
  • 98 A. Maitland-Niles
  • 34 M. Diawara
  • 8 C. Tolisso
  • 17 S. Benrahma
  • 14 Adryelson
  • 23 Lucas Perri
  • 20 S. Kumbedi

Timeline

  1. Clermont Foot
    ?' Clermont Foot Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cham

    Argument

  2. Lyon
    53' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Orel Mangala · Assist: R. Cherki
  3. Clermont Foot
    60' Clermont Foot Var · Penalty cancelled
    Y. Magnin
  4. Lyon
    62' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    G. Orban

    Foul

  5. Lyon
    67' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Orban · On: E. Nuamah
  6. Clermont Foot
    73' Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gastien · On: H. Keita
  7. Clermont Foot
    73' Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Rashani · On: J. Allevinah
  8. Lyon
    75' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cherki · On: Alexandre Lacazette
  9. Lyon
    76' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Henrique · On: A. Maitland-Niles
  10. Lyon
    80' Lyon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Matic · On: M. Diawara
  11. Clermont Foot
    84' Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Cham · On: B. Boutobba
  12. Clermont Foot
    84' Clermont Foot subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Virginius · On: I. Fakili
  13. Lyon
    89' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Clinton Mata

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Clermont Foot Lyon
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 85% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 6
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 463 454
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.16 0.34
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 395 386
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came in the 53rd minute when Orel Mangala scored for Lyon, giving them a critical lead.
  • ▸ Clermont Foot's penalty cancellation by VAR at the 60th minute shifted momentum against them.