Football - Ligue 1: Monaco slows the rise Lyon

Dominated Gerland (2-3) by excellent Monaco after a thrilling match, OL missing a great opportunity to get closer to the podium.

Lyon stalled, and it is anything but a surprise considering the schedule with which most qu'étoffé dial the Rhone club with its current resources. But showing a clear desire and a commendable fighting spirit, the Rhodaniens sold good fight before eventually folding (2-3) in front of the most decisive in the area of ​​truth and perfect in their tactical approach Monaco. The least we can say is that the two clubs have brought honor to their rank. In the warm atmosphere of Gerland, they made shot after shot in a lively game undecided until the end and excellent technical quality.

Berbatov showed what he can do

Moreover, the twenty-two players did not take long before the tone. Captain in the combined absence of Abidal and Toulalan, Germain has been a pleasure to get to coach the confidence placed in him by opening the scoring, right after a perfect delivery Berbatov (0-1, 4th). The young striker ASM came close to a double espresso, but he stumbled against the strong and rapid exit about Anthony Lopes (7th).

Having to do with the early exit of injured Umtiti, OL is exposed, despite a better possession, the remaining thank you cons smoothly conducted by the club of the principality. The penalty was almost immediate, with the wand trio Germain Berbatov James who had plenty of time to maneuver within 18 meters to allow the Colombian to drive the nail for his seventh goal in L1 (0-2, 27e).

AS Monaco 3-2 Lyon © ligue1.com

No shot for a penny, OL is set to work with the merit of showing no sign of surrender. His sacrifice will find reward with a first reducing the gap Briand, who converted the service just by Miguel Lopes and relaunched his (1-2, 32). But Rhodaniens will see diminishing hopes of a double twist of fate. Injured Fofana could not follow the Monegasque attack that allowed Berbatov to leave, offside, Lopes beat a walk outside while control (1-3, 52). The Bulgarian holder for the second time in a row, heal its statistics with a second goal in two days, plus two assists and a penalty resulted. His association with Falcao, although it remains hypothetical for several reasons, promises sparks.

C1 remains at a safe distance

OL had the great merit to continue playing without resignation and despite efforts last Thursday in the Europa League. A recovery not enough placed Mvuemba (59th) and a sumptuous volley Gourcuff a hair post (67th), they could quickly restart itself. The purpose of Briand, following an aerial duel lost Subasic face Gomis (2-3, 79th) helped ignite Gerland and the end of the game. But despite last moments of suffering, ASM held good. Continuing to print a rhythm champion, the club confirms that the Rock is in its place, just behind PSG. Before joining, then the OL will still fill the 8 points that separate the podium, where Lille remain firmly hooked.
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