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Lyon defeats Saint Etienne in a thrilling encounter
Décines-Charpieu, France – Lyon edged past Saint Etienne 1-0 in a tense encounter at the Groupama Stadium. The only goal of the game came from Alexandre Lacazette in the 29th minute, assisted by Corentin Tolisso.
Lyon dominated possession (62%) and created more scoring opportunities (17 shots, 7 on target), but Saint Etienne fought back with intensity and had their own moments of threat. Both teams displayed an aggressive style, leading to a total of 24 fouls and five yellow cards.
Lyon had to defend resolutely to maintain their lead and could have extended it on several occasions, but luck was not on their side. Saint Etienne, on the other hand, tried to press in the second half but failed to generate any real danger in front of the Lyon goal.
With this victory, Lyon adds three valuable points and secures a favorable position in the Ligue 1 table. Saint Etienne, on the other hand, leaves empty-handed and continues their fight to climb out of the relegation zone.
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Substitutions saint etienne: at minute 62 I. Sissoko came in and L. Stassin went out., at minute 77 I. Wadji came in and A. Boakye went out., at minute 78 D. Appiah came in and Y. Macon went out., at minute 78 A. Moueffek came in and L. Mouton went out., at minute 87 M. Amougou came in and B. Bouchouari went out.
Substitutions lyon: at minute 65 E. Nuamah came in and J. Veretout went out., at minute 65 T. Tessmann came in and N. Matic went out., at minute 79 G. Mikautadze came in and A. Lacazette went out., at minute 79 Clinton Mata came in and R. Cherki went out., at minute 86 W. Zaha came in and M. Fofana went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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