OL continue their flawless performance in the Women's Champions League and are already assured of qualifying for the quarters after winning four matches in the group stage.
France Télévisions – Sports Editorial
Published on 20/11/2024 23:06
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Quite easily victorious over Roma in the first leg a week earlier (3-0), the Lyonnaises had more difficulty in disposing of the Romaines than the score reflects (4-1), Wednesday November 20 at Groupama Stadium. The changes brought more dynamism to the meeting with goals in particular from incoming Kadidiatou Diani and Eugénie Le Sommer.
In a more balanced match than in the first leg, the Lyonnaises took time to find the fault in the Roman defense. Faced with an opponent within their reach, they have long been too messy offensively, like Melchie Dumornay and Tabitha Chawinga. And against the run of play, it was Roma, hitherto harmless, who scored the first goal of the match thanks to Giulia Dragoni (74th). The Romans then thought they had done the hardest part, but they had just sounded the wake-up call for Lyon.
OL did not have many set pieces, one of their strong points, and reacted instantly, from a corner, with the equalizer from Kadidiatou Diani (77th) after a mix-up in the area. The French striker, who entered the game, even scored a double two minutes later, again from a corner, poorly pushed back (79th). On one of her first balls, Eugénie Le Sommer then put the Lyonnaises to safety (89th) before a final goal from Wendie Renard from a corner, a classic (90th + 2). Lyon qualifies for the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the 16th time in its history, with two matches remaining against Wolfsburg and Galatasaray in the group stage.
