By a minimal advantage Olympique Lyon takes the three points against Toulouse

O. Lyon defeated Toulouse 1-2, in the game held this Friday for date 31 of the France – Ligue 1 2022-23 tournament. The goal of the match for the locals was scored by Zakaria Aboukhlal (36′ 1T). While the away goals were made by Alexandre Lacazette (33′ 1T, penalty) and Logan Costa (43′ 2T, against).

At 64 minutes into the second half, Corentin Tolisso had the chance to put his team ahead, but the shot hit one of the posts.

The best man of the match was Anthony Lopes. The Olympique Lyon goalkeeper excelled by saving 4 shots.

Zakaria Aboukhlal was another of the key players. The Toulouse midfielder scored 1 goal.

The game was notable for a lot of friction and constant fouls that cut the game short. There were several cautioned: Jeffinho, Sael Kumbedi, Gabriel Suazo, Alexandre Lacazette and Thiago Mendes.

Toulouse manager Philippe Montanier proposed a 4-5-1 formation with Maxime Dupé in goal; Warren Kamanzi, Anthony Rouault, Logan Costa and Gabriel Suazo on the defensive line; Stijn Spierings, Branco van den Boomen, Zakaria Aboukhlal, Denis Genreau and Fares Chaibi in the middle; and Thijs Dallinga in attack.

For its part, Laurent Blanc’s team took to the field with a 4-3-3 scheme with Anthony Lopes under the three sticks; Sael Kumbedi, Dejan Lovren, Castello Lukeba and Henrique in defense; Corentin Tolisso, Johann Lepenant and Maxence Caqueret in midfield; and Jeffinho, Alexandre Lacazette and Rayan Cherki up front.

Thomas Leonard was the referee who directed the match at the Stadium de Toulouse.

Toulouse’s next game in the championship will be away against Lorient, while O. Lyon will host Olympique de Marseille.

With this result, the host of the game reaches 38 points and is in twelfth place. For its part, the visiting team remains at 50 units and is in sixth place in the tournament.

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