Eva Gaetino (PSG) in the duel with Wendie Renard and Damaris Egurrola (OL) (Photo by Olivier CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
Thanks to its victory over Dijon and PSG’s draw at Fleury, OL moved ahead in the standings. The Fenottes now have a five-point lead before the clash in ten days.
The year 2025 couldn’t have started better for OL women. Wednesday evening, Joe Montemurro’s players did not foil when facing Dijon at home. Not everything was perfect in this 2-0 success, but the essentials were assured. After two weeks of interruption, the Fenottes did not expect to perform, but were nevertheless a little disappointed with their performance. “After the holidays, the recovery is always a little difficult in terms of rhythm and sensations. The first and last thirty minutes were complicated, confessed Vanessa Gilles. But we have to get back into it, because we have two big matches coming up.”
By pushing the ball into the Dijon net before the half-hour mark, the Canadian removed a big thorn in her team’s side. The Lyonnaises then made the break just before the break, pushing the DFCO at the same time.
Gilles: “There are fewer issues and less excitement”
Without being flamboyant, OL women secured the three points in front of a small crowd (400 spectators) at Décines. Three important units since they repel the PSG at five lengths. The Parisian team was unable to overcome Fleury (0-0) and could find themselves eight points from first place in ten days after the shock at the Parc des Princes. However, this did not necessarily raise the crowds in the Lyon locker room. “Of course, we want to finish first to be able to host Décines and that first place qualifies for the Champions League, but the play-offs take away a little of the stakes and excitement for us. We are no longer really looking to scratch the surface. least point”ended up conceding the Canadian defender, after this success which still puts OL in a good position.
