For this final meeting of the eighth day of Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais hosted AS Monaco at Groupama Stadium. A clash between two teams that we expected better at the start of the season. If OL raised their heads last Sunday by winning in Strasbourg (3-2), ASM stalled for its part to Louis II against Montpellier (1-1). For this Sunday night poster, Rudi Garcia lined up a 4-3-3 with Tino Kadewere, Memphis Depay and Karl Toko Ekambi in attack. For his part, Niko Kovac opted for a 4-3-3 with Ben Yedder, Gelson Martins and Jovetic in the lead. The start of the match was clearly Monegasque.
On the right, Sidibé distilled a good cross for Jovetic whose head was rejected by Lopes (3rd). A first opportunity that awakened the Gones. Depay got rid of Disasi and wound up his shot which could not find the frame (7th). Monaco missed the boat a few minutes later on a header from Gelson Martins well pushed back by Lopes (11th). A turning point in this match, since OL opened the scoring in stride. Kadewere on the right, alerted Aouar who put back intelligently for Depay in the area which adjusted Lecomte with a tense shot (1-0, 12th). Very lively, the meeting kept all its promises and Youssouf Fofana from afar once again forced Lopes to work (19th).
Toko Ekambi offers a double
OL kept up the pressure in the first half hour and Aouar saw his cross deflected by Lecomte (27th). Garcia’s men proceeded against and made the break shortly after half an hour of play. Depay threw in the depth Kadewere who distilled a good cross for Toko Ekambi who closely deceived Lecomte (2-0, 34 ‘). On fire offensively, OL obtained a penalty just before the break. On the left, Toko Ekambi leaned on Depay and was stopped irregularly in the box. The referee logically indicated the penalty spot. Aouar did not tremble and took Lecomte on the wrong foot (3-0, 41st). The Lyon offensive festival continued and Toko Ekambi took advantage of a misunderstanding of the Asemist defense to closely deceive Lecomte (4-0, 44th).
On the return from the locker room, AS Monaco obtained a penalty following a fault by Diomandé in the area on Aguilar (46th). Wissam Ben Yedder did not tremble and deceived Lopes (4-1, 48th). After a first act of madness, the rhythm of the meeting slackened somewhat and the opportunities became rarer. In the last quarter of an hour, Toko Ekambi tumbled down and crossed the left side for Dembélé who could not get the ball back (77th). Lyon’s number nine, well served by Toko Ekambi, stumbled over Lecomte (82nd). Thanks to their third success of the season, Olympique Lyonnais climbed to sixth place in the standings.
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Man of the match: Toko Ekambi (8): if his start was discreet, the former Villarreal player did not miss his first opportunity of the match. Upon receiving a cross from Kadewere, the Cameroonian striker misses his control but manages to adjust Lecomte (2-0, 34th). The Indomitable Lion provokes the penalty which brings Lyon’s third goal (3-0, 41st). Opportunist, the former Angevin takes advantage of a misunderstanding of the Monegasque defense to adjust Lecomte (4-0, 44th). Very active on the left side, he could have turned into a decisive passer twice for Dembélé (77th, 82nd). The number seven caused a lot of trouble for the Monaco rear guard tonight. A complete service.
OL
Lopes (7,5) : the Portuguese goalkeeper did not take long to get into his match. His parade on a beautiful head of Jovetic saved his family (3rd). Very solicited from the first minutes, the Lusitanian international interposed once again on a point blank header from Gelson Martins (11th) then on a distant strike from Fofana (19th). The Rhone goalkeeper is on the path on the penalty kick scored by Ben Yedder (4-1, 48th). A very clean copy tonight.
Dubois (5.5): the Lyon right-back had a complicated start to the match. Difficult for the French international to contain on his side Gelson Martins and the climbs of Aguilar. The former Nantais was well supported by Paqueta who remembered as a reinforcement. More comfortable defensively with Henrique in his lane. He did not project himself too much offensively tonight. Replaced at the 80e by De Sciglio which was distinguished by a center deviated from the amount of Lecomte (88th) and by a beautiful defensive intervention (90 + 2).
Marcelo (4,5) : the Brazilian central defender had an extremely sluggish start like all of his partners. Barely on the Monegasque offensives, he appeared feverish in his interventions. On fire, his teammates in the attack made it possible to extinguish the asemist offensive tendencies. He alternated between good and bad in the second act, not achieving a very reassuring overall performance.
Diomandé (3.5): the young Lyon central defender had a lot to do with the trio Ben Yedder, Gelson Martins, Jovetic. Like Marcelo, he was never completely calm at the start of the match. His team’s offensive festival gave him a quieter opening act. On returning from the locker room, the number two Lyon committed the irreparable in the area on Aguilar and caused the Monegasque penalty (46th). Warned at 72e for a nasty tackle on Tchouaméni
Cornet (4) : positioned to the left of the Lyon defense, the former Messin made a catastrophic start. He never knew how to contain the multiple assaults of Sidibé in his hallway, and without the rescues of his keeper, it could have been clearly detrimental for his team. Suffering at times in the second act against the debuffs of Aguilar and Gelson Martins. Replaced at the 80e by Bard expelled to 89e for a nasty gesture on Aguilar
Paqueta (5) : the Brazilian midfielder was a shadow worker in the first act. The former Milanese did not hesitate to help Léo Dubois defensively in the right lane when the circumstances required it. A little less prominent in the offensive area where more was expected of him. Replaced at the 61e by Dembelewho weighed on the Monegasque defense and missed a great opportunity on a service from Toko Ekambi (77th) before coming up against Lecomte (82nd).
Thiago Mendes (4,5): the former Lille resident appeared in difficulty at the start of the match against the Monegasque projection. Much more comfortable after the quarter of an hour of play with more favorable circumstances on the scoreboard. Very discreet, the person was not the launching pad so hoped for by his partners this evening. Warned at 82e for a foul on Ben Yedder.
Aouar (5,5): the Lyon midfielder stood out for his beautiful vision of the game on the first goal of his own. His shift allowed Depay to open the scoring (1-0, 12th). Still technically comfortable, the number eight Lyon sowed discord in the Monegasque defense, in particular following a small number from Depay on the right side (27th). Rewarded for his efforts with a goal from the penalty spot (3-0, 41st). Much more discreet after returning from the locker room. Replaced at the 56e by Caqueret who brought nothing in the midfield
Kadewere (7): Established with Depay and Toko Ekambi in attack, the former Le Havre posed many concerns to the Monegasques at the start of the match by his activity. The person concerned is at the origin of Lyon’s first goal thanks to his shift for Aouar (12th). Untenable in his right lane, he distilled his second decisive pass of the evening on the goal of Toko Ekambi (2-0, 34th). He disappeared a bit from circulation in the second act. Replaced at the 80e by Guimaraes
Depay (7): the OL captain took up his responsibilities quickly in the game. This is evidenced by his coiled shot at the start of the match, which spins past (7th). It was only a postponement since the Dutch international took advantage of an offering from Aouar to leave no chance for Lecomte (1-0, 12th). The number ten Rhone is involved in the second goal of his team thanks to his good opening for Kadewere (2-0, 34th). His heel allows Toko Ekambi to get a penalty (40th). A first act of high quality. Much more discreet in the second act where he perhaps paid for all the efforts made in the first half.
Camp Shop (8): see above.
Monaco
Lecomte (3.5): the Monegasque porter had a nightmarish evening. By conceding four goals in the first act, the former Montpellier goalkeeper was not helped by his defense, cornered throughout the meeting. A very frustrating game for the 29-year-old goalkeeper.
Aguilar (3) : often caught behind his back by the many calls from Lyon attackers in his left lane this evening (28th), the former Montpellier had many difficulties to stop the Lyon offensive assaults and had to concede many faults, earning him a warning ( 50th). He nevertheless obtained a penalty after returning from the locker room which allowed his team not to return empty-handed (48th).
Disation (2,5): A game has been forgotten for the young French defender. Completely overwhelmed by the event, the former Rémois has, like the defensive partners, been cornered in his defense throughout the meeting and made a series of bad choices on some of the goals in Lyon (34th).
Badiashile (3) : the promising central defender has had a nightmarish evening. If his start to the match was not bad with a few good interventions (4th, 36th), he like his team surrendered during the first act, seeing his team concede four goals, helpless.
Sidibé (3.5): the French right-back experienced a start to the match rich in offensive races in his lane (2nd, 3rd). These resulted in good crosses (11th, 39th). But like the penalty transformed by Aouar he conceded before the break (42nd), the former Lille ended up giving in and sadly accepting the humiliation. Replaced at the break by Ciao Henrique (3.5) who at times tried to instill a new dynamic in his team, nevertheless insufficient as the gap was important.
Chouameni (4): if he did at times achieve good things during the first act, these were hidden by an offensive festival of Lyonnais. The midfielder generally ended up giving in in his battle in the midfield. Replaced in the 80th by Diop.
Luis (3) : The young Portuguese midfielder had a hard time tonight. Fault on several Lyon goals in the first act for disagreements with his defenders (44th), the summer recruit from Monaco completely missed out on his first half. Replaced at the break by Fabregas (4.5) who did good in the midfield, he who knew how to put the game a little more than his predecessor. However insufficient to reverse the trend.
Fofana (5.5): the former Strasbourg resident was full of good intentions this evening, unlike many of his partners. Not far from opening the score with a devastating header (10th), and equalizing with a heavy strike without the vigilance of the Lyon goalkeeper (19th), he was one of the few to make a correct copy On personal plans.
Martins (3) : Although he appeared on the legs in the opening minutes of the match, the Portuguese international winger did not create a lot of opportunities tonight and seemed to let go as he saw the rain of goals fall on his team . His few forays into the opposing defense went nowhere. Replaced in the 78th by Volland who didn’t have much to eat.
Ben Yedder (4): if he is like his entire team completely missed his first period, the French international striker has allowed his team to do less task by reducing the gap in the score on penalty after returning from the locker room. A match to forget for the Monegasque striker.
Jovetic (4.5): if the Montenegrin striker was available and very leggy in the first act, creating some great opportunities (4th, 21, 22nd), he could not prevent his team from conceding four goals in the first period . Replaced at the break by Matsima (4.5) which limited the damage defensively, preventing Toko Ekambi from offering himself a brace (85th).
