In a festival of games and goals, O. Lyon beat Montpellier 5-4, on date 34 of the France – Ligue 1 2022-23 tournament. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Alexandre Lacazette (30′ 1T, 13′ 2T, 35′ 2T and 54′ 2T, penalty) and Dejan Lovren (24′ 2T). While the away goals were made by Elye Wahi (38′ 1T, 38′ 1T, 7′ 2T, penalty and 9′ 2T).
Alexandre Lacazette had a great performance. The Olympique Lyon attacker shone by scoring 4 goals and kicking 5 times.
Another player who had a great game was Elye Wahi. The Montpellier attacker shone by scoring 4 goals and kicking 4 times.
The game was fought, but there were more offenses than the creation of fair play. There were 3 cautions: Elye Wahi, Falaye Sacko and Christopher Jullien.
O. Lyon manager Laurent Blanc presented a 4-3-3 tactical setup with Anthony Lopes in goal; Sinaly Diomandé, Nicolás Tagliafico, Dejan Lovren and Malo Gusto on the defensive line; Thiago Mendes, Maxence Caqueret and Johann Lepenant in the middle; and Alexandre Lacazette, Rayan Cherki and Bradley Barcola in attack.
For their part, Michel Der Zakarian’s team came out with a 5-3-2 tactical arrangement with Benjamin Lecomte under the three sticks; Issiaga Sylla, Christopher Jullien, Faitout Maouassa, Mamadou Sakho and Falaye Sacko in defense; Jordan Ferri, Joris Chotard and Khalil Fayad in midfield; and Arnaud Nordin and Elye Wahi up front.
Bastien Dechepy was the chosen referee for the match at Groupama Stadium.
On the next date, O. Lyon will visit Clermont Foot and Montpellier will play at home against Lorient.
In this way, the local is in seventh place in the championship with 56 points, while the visit, with 43, is in twelfth place.
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