Match report

Lyon Defeats Ajax 3-1 in Europa League Clash

Lyon
Lyon
3–1
FT
Ajax
Ajax
May 11, 2017

Lyon held off a strong challenge from Ajax to secure a crucial 3-1 victory in the UEFA Europa League. Alexandre Lacazette was the star of the show, scoring twice including a penalty, and R. Ghezzal added the third goal late in the game. Ajax's Kasper Dolberg got one back early in the match, but it wasn't enough to save them from a two-goal deficit and a red card to N. Viergever that sealed their fate.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Lyon 3–1 Ajax
  • • Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon) scored twice, including a penalty
  • • R. Ghezzal (Lyon) scored the third goal
  • • Kasper Dolberg (Ajax) scored the only goal for Ajax
  • • N. Viergever (Ajax) was sent off with a red card

Lineups

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 15 J. Morel (D)
  • 3 N. N'Koulou (D)
  • 20 Rafael (D)
  • 5 M. Diakhaby (D)
  • 28 M. Valbuena (M)
  • 21 M. Gonalons (M)
  • 8 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 10 A. Lacazette (F)
  • 18 N. Fekir (M)
  • 27 M. Cornet (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Rybus
  • 11 R. Ghezzal
  • 12 J. Ferri
  • 13 C. Jallet
  • 14 Sergi Darder
  • 29 L. Tousart
  • 30 M. Gorgelin

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Onana (G)
  • 26 N. Viergever (D)
  • 3 J. Veltman (D)
  • 5 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 36 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 10 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 22 H. Ziyech (M)
  • 20 L. Schöne (M)
  • 9 B. Traoré (F)
  • 11 A. Younes (F)
  • 25 K. Dolberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 D. van de Beek
  • 2 K. Tete
  • 45 J. Kluivert
  • 4 J. Riedewald
  • 77 David Neres
  • 16 H. Westermann
  • 33 D. Boer

Timeline

  1. Lyon
    18' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    Jérémy Morel
  2. Lyon
    19' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    C. Tolisso
  3. Ajax
    27' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dolberg · Assist: Amin Younes
  4. Lyon
    45'+1 Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexandre Lacazette · Assist: N. Fekir
  5. Lyon
    45' Lyon Goal · Penalty
    Alexandre Lacazette
  6. Ajax
    49' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Joël Veltman
  7. Ajax
    50' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    D. Klaassen
  8. Ajax
    59' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Schöne · On: D. van de Beek
  9. Lyon
    61' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    N. NKoulou
  10. Ajax
    65' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joël Veltman · On: Kenny Tete
  11. Ajax
    68' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    N. Viergever
  12. Lyon
    74' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jérémy Morel · On: Maciej Rybus
  13. Lyon
    77' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Valbuena · On: R. Ghezzal
  14. Lyon
    81' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ghezzal · Assist: Maciej Rybus
  15. Ajax
    82' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Amin Younes · On: J. Kluivert
  16. Ajax
    84' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    N. Viergever
  17. Ajax
    84' Ajax Card · Red Card
    N. Viergever

Match Stats

Stat Lyon Ajax
Fouls 17 20
Pass Accuracy 72% 65%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 23 17
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 442 327
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 8 3
Shots off Target 10 9
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 317 212
Shots Inside Box 15 14
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alexandre Lacazette's equalizing goal in extra time at the 45th minute turned the tide for Lyon, shifting momentum back in their favor
  • ▸ The dismissal of N. Viergever with a red card at the 84th minute significantly weakened Ajax's defensive lineup, allowing Lyon to secure their lead