Match report

AS Roma Defeats Lyon 2-1 in Europa League Clash

AS Roma
AS Roma
2–1
FT
Lyon
Lyon
Mar 16, 2017

AS Roma secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Lyon in their Europa League match. The game saw early goals from M. Diakhaby for Lyon and K. Strootman for AS Roma, which set the tone for a competitive match. An own goal by L. Tousart gave AS Roma the lead before halftime. Despite Lyon's efforts, AS Roma held on to secure the win, thanks to key contributions from players like D. De Rossi and the legendary F. Totti, who was introduced as a substitute.

Key Facts

  • • AS Roma vs Lyon, Europa League match
  • • AS Roma 2-1 Lyon
  • • M. Diakhaby (16') for Lyon
  • • K. Strootman (17') for AS Roma
  • • Own goal by L. Tousart (60') for AS Roma
  • • D. De Rossi and F. Totti made significant contributions
  • • Several yellow cards were issued throughout the game

Lineups

AS Roma

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 19 Alisson (G)
  • 20 F. Fazio (D)
  • 44 K. Manolas (D)
  • 13 Bruno Peres (D)
  • 21 Mário Rui (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 16 D. De Rossi (M)
  • 4 R. Nainggolan (M)
  • 6 K. Strootman (M)
  • 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
  • 9 E. Džeko (F)

Substitutes

  • 92 S. El Shaarawy
  • 8 D. Perotti
  • 10 F. Totti
  • 1 W. Szczęsny
  • 3 Juan Jesus
  • 5 L. Paredes
  • 33 Emerson

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 13 C. Jallet (D)
  • 15 J. Morel (D)
  • 4 E. Mammana (D)
  • 5 M. Diakhaby (D)
  • 28 M. Valbuena (M)
  • 21 M. Gonalons (M)
  • 8 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 29 L. Tousart (M)
  • 10 A. Lacazette (F)
  • 27 M. Cornet (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 M. Yanga-Mbiwa
  • 18 N. Fekir
  • 20 Rafael
  • 11 R. Ghezzal
  • 12 J. Ferri
  • 14 Sergi Darder
  • 30 M. Gorgelin

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    16' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Diakhaby · Assist: M. Valbuena
  2. AS Roma
    17' AS Roma Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Strootman · Assist: D. De Rossi
  3. AS Roma
    21' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    K. Manolas
  4. Lyon
    28' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    L. Tousart
  5. AS Roma
    38' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    K. Strootman
  6. AS Roma
    59' AS Roma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bruno Peres · On: S. El Shaarawy
  7. AS Roma
    60' AS Roma Goal · Own Goal
    L. Tousart
  8. AS Roma
    61' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    R. Nainggolan
  9. Lyon
    70' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    E. Mammana
  10. AS Roma
    76' AS Roma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mário Rui · On: D. Perotti
  11. Lyon
    78' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Mammana · On: M. Yanga-Mbiwa
  12. AS Roma
    84' AS Roma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. De Rossi · On: F. Totti
  13. Lyon
    84' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alexandre Lacazette · On: N. Fekir
  14. Lyon
    85' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gonalons
  15. Lyon
    86' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lopes
  16. AS Roma
    89' AS Roma Card · Yellow Card
    D. Perotti
  17. Lyon
    90'+1 Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Valbuena · On: Rafael

Match Stats

Stat AS Roma Lyon
Fouls 17 20
Pass Accuracy 80% 70%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 25 8
Corners 11 4
Total Passes 542 365
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 9 4
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 434 254
Shots Inside Box 20 7
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lyon took the lead with a goal from M. Diakhaby in the 16th minute, but AS Roma quickly equalized with K. Strootman's goal in the 17th minute.
  • ▸ L. Tousart's own goal in the 60th minute shifted the momentum in favor of AS Roma, securing a lead they maintained until the end of the match.