The owner and president of Lyon, the American John Textor, said he experienced something “bigger than I imagined” after OL's victory against Saint-Etienne (1-0)
Lyon had the last word in the derby between the two rival clubs on Sunday at Groupama stadium, counting for the 11th day of Ligue 1. A successful first for the American John Textor: “I am very happy. It was my first derby. Bigger than I imagined. I'm very happy, the team is incredible. We could have scored more goals in the first half. Saint-Étienne fought well, but this derby ended 1-0 for us and that’s a good thing.”said Mr. Textor.
“The atmosphere was incredible, exceptional. The fans arrived two hours before and set the mood outside. I had the impression of being in a war zone, in the good sense of the word with the noise, the crowds. And it was stronger inside. For me, it was a sight to behold. The public supported the team throughout the match.he added. “In most matches, you know that the supporters behind with the ultras, behind the goals, make noise. Tonight, it was everyone. It was obviously different. Much bigger than I honestly expected”underlined John Textor happy to have seen Alexandre Lacazette score the only goal of the match.
“Someone told me it was his first derby at Groupama stadium. It was written that +the General+ was going to score in this match. I don't know if he hit the ball from the knee, from the thigh, from the navel, but he knows the right part of the body to put on the ball at the right time. And it was a goal. So much the better”concluded the president of OL.
