Match report
Beşiktaş Stuns Lyon with 1-0 UEFA Europa League Victory
Lyon
0–1
FT
Beşiktaş
Oct 24, 2024
Beşiktaş held off fierce pressure from Lyon to secure a vital 1-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League. The Turkish side capitalized on an early goal by Gedson Fernandes, despite several VAR interventions that canceled out Lyon's attempts at scoring.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Lyon 0–1 Beşiktaş
- • Gedson Fernandes scored the only goal for Beşiktaş in the 71st minute, assisted by Rafa Silva.
- • Alexandre Lacazette's goal was canceled by VAR in the 26th minute and a penalty decision against Beşiktaş was also overturned by VAR in the same period.
- • Lyon made multiple substitutions including M. Caqueret for T. Tessmann and W. Zaha for E. Nuamah as they attempted to turn the game around.
Lineups
Lyon
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 Lucas Perri (G)
- 98 A. Maitland-Niles (D)
- 22 Clinton Mata (D)
- 19 M. Niakhaté (D)
- 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 15 T. Tessmann (M)
- 8 C. Tolisso (M)
- 37 E. Nuamah (M)
- 18 R. Cherki (M)
- 17 S. Benrahma (M)
- 10 A. Lacazette (F)
Substitutes
- 6 M. Caqueret
- 11 M. Fofana
- 12 W. Zaha
- 69 G. Mikautadze
- 9 G. Orban
- 55 D. Ćaleta-Car
- 31 N. Matić
- 7 J. Veretout
- 40 R. Descamps
- 16 Abner
- 27 W. Omari
- 20 S. Kumbedi
Beşiktaş
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 E. Destanoğlu (G)
- 2 J. Svensson (D)
- 14 F. Uduokhai (D)
- 53 E. Topçu (D)
- 26 A. Masuaku (D)
- 73 C. Ndour (M)
- 83 Gedson Fernandes (M)
- 27 Rafa (M)
- 18 João Mário (M)
- 23 E. Muçi (M)
- 17 C. Immobile (F)
Substitutes
- 9 S. Kılıçsoy
- 6 Al Musrati
- 4 O. Bulut
- 8 S. Uçan
- 94 G. Baytekin
- 91 M. Hekimoğlu
- 79 E. Terzi
- 5 T. Sanuç
- 19 A. Kılıç
- 96 E. Yaşar
- 22 B. Zaynutdinov
- 77 C. Keleş
Timeline
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26' Lyon Var · Goal cancelledAlexandre Lacazette
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28' Lyon Var · Penalty cancelledAlexandre Lacazette
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28' Beşiktaş Card · Yellow CardEmirhan Topçu
Foul
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41' Lyon Card · Yellow CardC. Tolisso
Foul
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45'+6 Beşiktaş Card · Yellow CardA. Masuaku
Argument
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61' Lyon Card · Yellow CardT. Tessmann
Foul
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65' Lyon subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Tessmann · On: M. Caqueret
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65' Lyon subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Benrahma · On: M. Fofana
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66' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Muçi · On: S. Kilicsoy
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70' Beşiktaş Card · Yellow CardJoão Mário
Foul
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71' Beşiktaş Goal · Normal GoalGedson Fernandes · Assist: Rafa Silva
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72' Lyon subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Nuamah · On: W. Zaha
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79' Lyon subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Cherki · On: G. Mikautadze
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79' Lyon subst · Substitution 5Off: Alexandre Lacazette · On: G. Orban
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83' Beşiktaş Card · Yellow CardErsin Destanoğlu
Argument
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84' Beşiktaş Card · Yellow CardS. Kilicsoy
Foul
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86' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 2Off: João Mário · On: Al Musrati
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86' Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Immobile · On: O. Bulut
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90'+6 Beşiktaş subst · Substitution 4Off: Gedson Fernandes · On: S. Uçan
Match Stats
| Stat | Lyon | Beşiktaş |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 79% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 30 | 12 |
| Corners | 8 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 549 | 399 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 11 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 5 |
| xG | 2.83 | 1.82 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 4 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 469 | 317 |
| Shots Inside Box | 20 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Beşiktaş capitalized on a key moment when Gedson Fernandes scored in the 71st minute, giving them the lead and control of the match.
- ▸ Lyon's early goal by Alexandre Lacazette was canceled out by VAR decisions which disrupted their momentum and affected their rhythm.