An error from Andre Onana gave Lyon the lead in the first half of their Europa League clash with Manchester United.
Needing to perform away from home, after a choosing to be drawn into a war of words, the United goalkeeper failed to cover a curling from free from Thiago Almada who swept the hosts into the lead.
Though their time on the ball was limited Rasmus Hojlund and Bruno Fernandes both had clear chances turned wide of the target which gives Ruben Amorim’s men some hope heading into the second half.
Leny Yoro then equalised right at the end of the half with a headed effort that turned Manuel Ugarte’s volley into the bottom corner to set up the second half perfectly.
Lyon have never beaten United in competitive fixtures and the last two times the Premier League have played here they have come from behind to draw. The hosts have won six of their last seven matches across all competitions and will be confident of beating a vulnerable United side despite the fact that Amorim’s men are undefeated in European competition this season.
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Half-time! Lyon 1-1 Man Utd
The whistle goes to end the first half and the hosts have their slim lead eradicated.
There had been promising signs that United can get back into this game but they’ll need to create more chances in the second half if they want to go ahead.
Ruben Amorim may need to switch up the personnel as well and bring on some attacking reinforcements to get his team in front.
GOAL! Lyon 1-1 Man Utd (Leny Yoro, 45+5′)
Equaliser!
A free kick, won by Garnacho, is whipped into the box. It comes too close to Lucas Perri who punches it away.
The ball drops to Manuel Ugarte who volleys it backtowards goal.
Leny Yoro leaps and glances a header into the bottom corner.
Lyon 1-0 Man Utd
45 mins: Four minutes of added time to play.
Lyon win another free kick, this one in front of goal, but it’s blazed high and wide this time.
Lyon 1-0 Man Utd
42 mins: Lyon have been very calm and assured so far tonight.
Fernandes puts another cross into the box but it is cleared by Mata.
Cherki receives the ball and looks to get forward quickly but United recover possession with men tracking back.
Lyon 1-0 Man Utd
39 mins: Georges Mikautadze is tackled by Manuel Ugarte and stays down.
United send the ball into the area and Dorgu, then Garnacho have shots blocked.
Lyon turn the ball behind for a corner while their forward gets treatment. He’s back on his feet in a flash so Fernandes decides to take the corner.
Lyon 1-0 Man Utd
33 mins: Hojlund gets a half-chance and decides to shoot from the right side of the box.
He drills the effort low but straight at the goalkeeper.
Man Utd need to find a goal from somewhere now. There are signs that they can challenge Lyon but they need more ruthlessness in the final third.
‘Onana’s week has been eventful’
“Andre Onana’s week has been eventful. And also chastening, so far, with Onana rather culpable for Thiago Almada’s goal.
“It revives memories of last season’s Champions League campaign, when Onana was heavily at fault for United’s failure.”
Lyon 1-0 Man Utd
30 mins: Diogo Dalot picks up a yellow card for a late challenge. The goal has rocked Man Utd and they need to settle themselves down again here.
The Lyon fans are having a great time out there now.
GOAL! Lyon 1-0 Man Utd (Thiago Almada, 25′)
Lyon win themselves a free kick over on the inside left part of the pitch.
Thiago Almada takes the set piece and curls the ball into the box.
It’s a cross really and aimed for one of his teammates. No-one gets to the ball but it bounces and finishes inside the far post.
Andre Onana was nowhere near it. He needs to do better there.
Lyon 0-0 Man Utd
24 mins: Close!
Dalot slips the ball to Alejandro Garnacho who cuts the ball back to Bruno Fernandes.
He shoots first time and a block by Moussa Niakhate takes the ball over the crossbar!
Big chance for the visitors.
Source: independent.co.uk
