First with a reshuffled 11, then with its starting attackers, OL gave in at the last second to Hoffenheim and still did not win (2-2).
Regrets ultimately, but also the impression that OL did not do everything necessary to win at Hoffenheim. Two goals, one for each team, made the added time of this poster completely crazy (2-2). But that's four matches without success now for Pierre's men Sage.
As could be expected with so many changes (ten compared to Lille last Friday), Olympique Lyonnais stammered its football in the first period. Weaned from balls (45th), he almost never worried the opposing goalkeeper. Only George Mikautadzewith a header, put an attempt on target (9th). For the rest, we only saw blue on Rémy's cages Descampseven if the big German chances were not legion either (11th, 29th and 43rd). For his first appearance in this jersey, the goalkeeper alternated between heat and cold, but he was the most in demand from Rhône in the first half.
Changes that change everything
That means a lot, and after the break, this apathy was logically paid for by the opening score of Frenchman Valentin Gendreywho anticipated Abner on a cross (1-0, 47th). The 16th in the Bundesliga was even close to doubling the lead in the 53rd. An event which had the merit of making Maxence’s teammates react He would lie downlike this action for Gift Orban (56th). At the hour mark, Pierre Sage decided to shake up his entire attack, with the entry of Rayan CherkiMalick Breathing and Alexander Lacazette.
Crazy extra time
Immediately, the Lyonnais were more pressing, and from the 65th minute, Abner took advantage of a combination between Caqueret, Lacazette and Cherki to propel the ball into the back of the net (1-1). The end of the meeting got pretty crazy and intense, with action from both sides. Descamps made two decisive saves (76th, 86th. On the other side, Cherki and Lacazette also proved dangerous. In added time, the last named even thought he had offered victory to his team with a beautiful half-volley (1-2, 93rd), but that was without counting a last poorly cleared ball for Hoffenheim, which gives a bitter taste to this final result (2-2, 95th).
The series is not very good for OL, who remain in three draws in a row in all competitions before welcoming Saint-Etienne for the derby on Sunday at 9 p.m. In C3, he is not making much progress, occupying 9th place after four days (seven points). He will travel to Qarabag at the end of the month, a trip which will be crucial in the race for the top 8.
