Led 2 to 0 per Reims outside, the OL U19s found the resources to win 3-2 in the last moments.
Definitely, the U19s of OL love the scenarios with twists and turns. After the setback 5-4 against the Sochaux leader, while they led 3 to 0 at the break, the boys of Samy bags This time have done the opposite, or almost, against Reims. On the move this Sunday with another Cador in Pool B, the second, the young Rhodanians lived a difficult first half hour, to the point of seeing their opponent win 2 to 0 after 26 minutes.
The Rémois were narrowly satisfied, a penalty then a second opportunity, in order to take the orders. But, having perhaps finally retained the lessons of the previous games, the teammates of goalkeeper Yvann Konan did not abdicate. It is first Rémi Himbertrather in good shape lately, which gave his training on good rails before the break (2-1, 41st).
Loaned by Everton, Francis Gomez scored the winning goal
Then, practically on the return from the locker room, Daryll Benilou equalized (2-1, 50th). In nine minutes, not to mention the half, the Lyonnais were back in the game. No doubt carried by the desire to finally beat one of the podium candidates, and to erase the bad memory of the last match, the Gones pushed to the end to win. A state of mind rewarded by Francis Gomez (18), loaned by Everton. The latter scored the goal of victory in the 89th minute (2-3).
-With 22 units in 17 days, OL will remain 8th in the ranking, which is important to the last results of this January 26. Far, very far from the top of the painting, but this success is precious to more than one title.
A good omen before the gambardella
First of all, he distances Olympique Lyonnais from the bottom of the ranking. Then, it allows you to garner confidence, which will be necessary during the 16th round of the Gambardella Cup on February 2 against Olympique d'Alès. A trip to the Cévennes against a regional level team which must open the way to them, provided they are serious. A competition which represents one of the last objectives in a 2024-2025 exercise decidedly full of surprises for the U19.
