Match Commentary: Olympique Lyonnais vs. Besiktas
Date: Thursday, October 24
Final Score: Lyon 0 – 1 Besiktas
Summary of Events
Well folks, if you tuned in expecting a Lyon takeover, consider this your wake-up call. The match, as exhilarating as a soggy biscuit, saw Lyon dominating possession but unable to turn their 27 (yes, 27!) shots into a solitary goal. Like a chef whose soufflé just won’t rise, they left the stadium at the end of the night with their scorecard looking decidedly empty.
1st Half Highlights
1st Minute: The very first attempt from Besiktas, a shot that goes astray but sets the tone for the rest of the night—look out, this is gonna be a thriller!
12th Minute: Big contact between Tolisso and Ndour; the kind of tackle that makes you both wince and laugh—if you enjoy extreme sports, that is.
25th Minute: What a goal from Lyon ruled out! Tolisso’s offside means we’re left with less than the appetizer and more of a bitter aftertaste.
45th Minute: Half-time arrives. Despite pressing harder than a student studying for finals, Lyon can’t find the back of the net.
2nd Half Highlights
55th Minute: Lyon hits the crossbar! Remember when I said things were exciting? Well, this could’ve been the moment to wake up the entire city of Lyon.
66th Minute: Defensive changes for Besiktas! They’re clutching the result like it’s the last packet of chips at a party.
71st Minute: Besiktas opens the scoring! A beautifully executed play punished Lyon’s defense. Sorry, guys, looks like your back line took the night off.
90+3 Minute: Lyon fans nearly have a heart attack as Uduokhai makes a miraculous save! Just when it looked like the moment of redemption was at hand.
90+5 Minute: Lacazette misses another one-on-one chance! Seriously, it felt like a bad blind date for Lyon; all that build-up and no follow-through.
Post-Match Thoughts
If this match were a meal, Lyon would be dining at a Michelin-star restaurant, and Besiktas? Well, they might be serving instant noodles. The effort was commendable, yet one cannot help but feel Lyon has channeled their inner Lee Evans, running around like a headless chicken but ultimately failing to score. It’s a tough night when the fans chant “we want a goal;” it’s as if they’re begging for a miracle, not just a quick trip to the takeaway.
As for Besiktas, their victory is as sweet as a dessert after a bland main course, capitalizing on Lyon’s mistakes. They strolled out of Groupama Stadium like conquering heroes, while Lyon will be left savoring the flavor of regret.
Final Thoughts
This match was a classic reminder that football is anything but predictable. Lyon had the chances—a plethora, even—but the clinical touch eluded them like a sneaky cat avoiding its bath. As fans, all we can do is laugh, cry, and prepare for the next heart-thumping episode of “As Lyon Turns.”
Thursday October 24
22:57
Orban wastes the final ammunition (90+5th, 0-1)
It smells like the end, on what is surely Lyon’s last offensive, Orban misses his cross which ends at the goal.
22:56
Rescue on the line!!!! (90+3, 0-1)
It’s not possible Zaha in the fight had offered himself a ball very close to the goals but he came up against Uduokhai on his line who pushed the ball away.
22:53
5 more minutes
5 minutes of added time, the Lyonnais will have time to create chances.
22:53
Panic in the Lyon area (90th, 0-1)
Mata intervenes badly on Fernandes who manages to serve Rafa full axis, not without difficulty the Lyon defense clears itself.
22:50
Rafa Silva close to 2-0 (87th, 0-1)
Counter lightning from Besiktas led and concluded by Rafa Silva. Faced with pressure from the Lyon defenders, the Portuguese crushed his shot which was caught on the ground by Perri.
22:48
Double change for Besiktas (86th, 0-1)
We want to keep the result, Al Musrati and Onur Bulut enter at the expense of Joao Mario and Ciro Immobile.
22:46
Free kick for Lyon (84th, 0-1)
Kiliçsoy takes a yellow for a foul on Caqueret at the entrance to the free kick area for Lyon.
22:46
End of match under tension (83rd, 0-1)
Rafa Silva and goalkeeper Destanoglu take a yellow after a moment of hesitation on a potential Lyon penalty.
22:43
Tolisso’s strike (81st, 0-1)
Tolisso tries his luck outside the area, it goes just over the bar, it’s Lyon’s 27th shot.
22:41
Lyon tries everything for everything (78th, 0-1)
Two new attackers return for Lyon, Orban and Mikautadze enter in place of Lacazette and Cherki. Lyon will switch to 4-4-2.
22:38
Fofana strikes (75th, 0-1)
Great initiative from Fofana who hits but his shot lacks power, it is easily captured by the goalkeeper.
22:34
Zaha enters (72nd, 0-1)
Zaha enters in place of Nuamah.
22:33
Besiktas opens the scoring (71st, 0-1)
We felt it, Lyon was punished by the Turks with a perfect pass, Rafa Silva served Gedson Fernandes perfectly who adjusted Perri perfectly.
22:32
Joao Mario warns (70th, 0-0)
The Portuguese is cautioned after pulling Tolisso’s jersey to prevent him from restarting.
22:29
Immobile’s post (67th, 0-0)
Lyon is doing well, on a new counter-blitz from Rafa, Immobile is ideally served and continues quickly. Perri pulls out an unacademic save with the opposite hand which pushes the ball back onto the post.
22:28
Change of Besiktas (66th, 0-0)
Sterile in front, the Turks attempted a coup with the entry of Kiliçsoy in place of Muci.
22:27
First changes for Lyon (65th, 0-0)
Tessman warns and, exhausted, gives way to Caqueret. Fofana comes in instead of Benrahma.
22:27
The big counterattack from Besiktas (64th)
Lyon got scared, on a counter-attack from Besiktas, the defense had a little hole. Fortunately, a bad last pass traps Muci who hits from a tight angle and misses the target.
22:24
Tessman’s beautiful shot (62nd, 0-0)
Nice pivot sequence from Tessman outside the area who tries his luck but it is well captured by the goalkeeper.
22:23
Tessmann avertit (60e, 0-0)
Less opportunity up front after the last Lyon wave, but the battle in the middle rages on. Excessive commitment for Tessman who is penalized with a yellow.
22:18
The bar for Lyon (55th, 0-0)
Counter lightning from Lyon led by Nuamah who serves Cherki who shifts perfectly to Benrahma, only the Algerian closes his foot but hits the crossbar. The guard was beaten.
22:17
Double opportunity for Lyon (54th, 0-0)
Another save from the Besiktas goalkeeper on a floating shot, when it falls, Lyon tries a cross well taken by Niakhaté with a header but it goes just wide.
22:16
Lacazette comes up against the goalkeeper again (53rd, 0-0)
Tagliafico in the fight manages to serve Lacazette very close to the goals but Destanoglu comes out quickly and well to push back for a corner.
22:15
Benhrama misses the target again (52nd, 0-0)
Cherki fixes and gives a good ball to Benrahma on the left who tries to curl it. His shot misses again.
22:09
Masuaku goes all the way up the field (46th)
What a solitary rush from Masuaku who goes all the way up the left side before serving Immobile. well taken, the Italian cannot straighten his shot.
22:07
Here we go again
Besiktas kicks off the second half. Lyon will try to find the fault after having shot 17 times in the first period.
21:52
It’s the break
Despite its clear domination, Lyon did not find the fault against Besiktas. Back to the locker room.
21:52
Lacazette’s strike (90+5)
Another great foray from Cherki who serves Lacazette perfectly in depth. The Lyon striker chose to hit the goalkeeper’s closed side but it missed the target.
21:48
5 more minutes
The referee grants five minutes of added time due to the numerous stoppages in play at the start of the match.
21:48
Destanoglu cuts a good cross (45th)
Another good opportunity from Lyon, Benrahma launched on the right attempts a low cross but the Besiktas goalkeeper lies down well to catch it.
21:45
Lyon continues the strikes (43rd)
On the left wing the Lyonnais have space, they attempt several strikes but are all repelled by the defense.
21:43
Tolisso warns (42nd)
Late for an intervention, Corentin Tolisso takes a yellow.
21:39
Niles misses his one on one (37th)
But what was he doing here? Maitland Niles found himself launched by a lightning pass from Cherki against the goalkeeper but the Briton missed his shot and was captured by the goalkeeper who was lying down well.
21:36
Niakhaté always vigilant (34th)
As soon as Besiktas moves forward, he falls on Niakhaté, in the air or on the ground, the Lyon defender is impeccable for the moment.
21:33
Benrahma tries again (32nd)
Not attacked outside the area, in the left corner Said Benrahma tries his luck but his shot misses the target.
21:31
The wall grows back (29th)
Benrahma pulls hard but the wall pushes back. Meanwhile, Lacazette returned to the pitch to make his return with his family.
21:30
No penalty (28th)
After another intervention by the VAR, Topçu is well warned but the referee whistles a free kick, the fault on Lacazette was before the surface. The Lyonnais striker is with the trainers outside the field.
21:28
Penalty pour Lyon (26e)
On the following action, Tolisso found Lacazette full axis who saw three Turks come back on him and jostle him. The referee whistles penalty. Lacazette remains on the ground and appears to be in pain.
21:27
Canceled goal (25th)
What a shame, with barely a forearm, Tolisso was offside on his call. The goal is cancelled.
21:25
What a goal from Lyon (23rd)
Cherki in his works finds Tolisso with a bright pass on the right side. The French midfielder made a good call before deflecting perfectly for Lacazette full axis who just had to push the ball into the net.
21:24
The pace goes down (22nd)
Besiktas gets their foot back on the ball and Lyon begins to multiply technical errors. The pace is dropping and the chances have been rarer for five minutes.
21:19
New strike from Tolisso (17th)
Again Lyon and again Tolisso, on a new offensive, the tricolor tries outside the area but his shot is well captured by Destanoglu.
21:17
Benrahma nearby (16th)
Tagliafico in the duel manages to find Benrahma in the center of the area. the Algerian turns around and shoots quickly, but his shot goes just wide of the right post.
21:15
Destanoglu’s great exit (13th)
Besiktas got scared. Pressed by the Lyonnais, the Turks want to play again with their goalkeeper but the pass is poorly assured. Lacazette is close to resuming but Destanoglu comes out quickly to restart with his foot.
21:13
Telescoping into the Turkish area (12th)
Big contact between Tolisso and Ndour in the area. The Italian on loan from PSG remains on the ground.
21:09
The Head of Nuamah (7e)
Big first save from the Besiktas goalkeeper. On another acceleration from Cherki on the left, his perfect cross is taken by Nuamah with a header from close range. Destanoglu with a beautiful foot reflex goes out for a corner.
21:05
Nice strike from Benrhama (4th)
Well launched on his left side, Benhrama tries his luck with a powerful curling shot but it narrowly misses the target.
21:05
Premier festival of Cherki (3e)
On a good transition, Ryan Cherki goes all the way up the field on the left and outwits two defenders with leg passes, he is caught just before hitting by the Parisian Cher Ndour.
21:02
First strike by the Turks (1st)
Ndour tried his luck outside the area, his shot was deflected by Muci who was offside. Lyon will clear.
21:01
It’s gone
Lyon kicks off on their home pitch.
20:56
Lyon to continue strong
Lyon remains on five consecutive victories and is already six points in the Europa League with successes against Olympiakos (2-0) and on the Rangers pitch (1-4).
20:55
The results of the first matches
At 6:45 p.m. it was the start of this 3rd day of the Europa League.
Nice lost on the Ferencvaros pitch (0-1).
Among the big teams, AS Roma won against Dynamo kyiv (1-0), Frankfurt with the same score against Rigas (1-0).
Great success for Ajax on the lawn of Qarabag (3-0) and Real Sociedad at Maccabi Tel Aviv (1-2).
20:34
The Besiktas eleven, Ciro Immobile in attack
On the Turkish side, we find old acquaintances of European football like Joao Mario, Ciro Immobile and Rafa Silva.
The composition of Besiktas: Destanoglu – Svensson, Uduokhai, Topcu, Masuaku – Ndour, Fernandes – Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, Muci – Immobile
20:31
OL with Benrahma and Nuamah starters
For this meeting, Lyon coach Pierre Sage is lining up a 4-2-3-1. In the middle, the American Tanner Tessmann is preferred to Jordan Veretout. Said Benrahma and Ernest Nuamah will lead the wings, alongside captain Alexandre Lacazette.
Lyon’s eleven: Perri – Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico – Tessmann, Tolisso – Nuamah, Cherki, Benrahma – Lacazette (cap.)
20:28
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Welcome to this live to follow the match of the 3rd day of the Europa League between Olympique Lyonnais and the Turks of Besiktas. Kick-off at 9 p.m. at Groupama Stadium.
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Day of the match, Besiktas featured a notable lineup with Ciro Immobile leading the attack. The Turkish side aimed to secure a strong performance against Lyon as both teams pushed for vital points in the Europa League group stage. Besiktas, looking to bounce back from previous results, placed significant faith in their forward to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
As the match unfolded, Lyon’s momentum was visible. With a string of impressive plays, Tolisso and Lacazette were pivotal in orchestrating Lyon’s offensive strategies, creating several chances, including a penalty drawn by Lacazette after being fouled in the area, although it was later ruled out by VAR. The dynamic interplay between Lyon’s midfield and forward positions kept Besiktas on high alert throughout the first half.
Despite their efforts, Lyon faced frustration as a goal by Tolisso was disallowed due to a narrow offside call. Nevertheless, Cherki’s brilliant assist for Lacazette highlighted the potential for Lyon to penetrate the opposition’s defense. On the flip side, Besiktas, while defending resolutely, attempted to counter through quick transitions, with Benrahma proving to be a persistent threat on the left wing.
With the match progressing, both teams were keen to secure their strategies and convert opportunities into goals, making for an exciting encounter full of strategic plays and moments of flair. The atmosphere was tense, as each side battled not only for points but also for pride in a critical group stage matchup.
Teams look to assert themselves in the Europa League. Early on, both sides made attempts to gain control, with Lyon displaying some attacking flair through players like Benrahma and Cherki. Besiktas, on the other hand, seemed to find their footing as the match progressed, managing a few chances but without the finishing touch.
In the 12th minute, there was a notable moment in the Turkish area with a collision involving Tolisso and Ndour, showcasing the physicality of the game. Moreover, both keepers were called into action early on, with Destanoglu making crucial saves to keep the scoreline level.
As the match approached the 20-minute mark, Lyon’s Tolisso had a couple of strikes from outside the box, while Besiktas’ Benrahma was threatening in the attacking third, narrowly missing the target on one occasion. However, as the clock ticked, the pace of the match seemed to drop with both teams experiencing technical errors.
The first half thus seemed to be a contest of wills, with Lyon aiming to maintain their momentum from previous victories, while Besiktas sought to improve their performance and secure a vital result in their European campaign. it was shaping up to be an intriguing fixture.