Abner scores, but Lyon stumbles at Hoffenheim in the Europa League

Full-back Abner (left), from the Brazilian team, celebrates Lyon's goal against Hoffenheim (Photo: Daniel ROLAND / AFP)

Written by Lance!

• Published on 11/07/2024 – 19:49 • Lyon (FRA)

Left-back Abner, from the Brazilian team, was one of the highlights of the fourth round of the Uefa Europa League. The player, who plays for Lyon (France), found the back of the net in the 22nd minute of the second half, in a 2-2 draw against Hoffenheim. The other goals of the game were scored by Gendrey (in the 2nd minute) and Tohumcu (in the 50th minute) for the Germans; and Lacazette (at 48'/2nd Q) for the French.

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The result was not good for either team, as they remained stuck in the middle of the league table: Lyon opens the qualifying zone for the competition's playoffs, in ninth place, with seven points; Hoffenheim, in turn, is in 19th place, with five points won.

Without Richarlison, Tottenham is defeated

In a duel at the top of the table, Galatasaray (Turkey) beat Tottenham (England), which was without top scorer Richalrison, injured, by the score of 3-2. The goals of the game were scored by Akgun (at six from first half) and Osimhen (at 31 and 39 of the first half) for the home team; Lankshear (at 18 in the first half) and Solanke (at 24 in the second half) reduced for the English.

Victor Osimhen (in the background) celebrates one of his two goals in Galatasaray's victory over Tottenham in the Europa League (Photo: Ozan KOSE / AFP)