Olympique Lyonnais got back to winning ways in the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. Paulo Fonseca's side defeated Angers 2-0 at the Groupama Stadium on Matchday 9, snapping a two-game losing streak. Ernest Nuamah and Corentin Tolisso scored the goals that secured an important victory and moved Les Gones back into the top positions of the league standings.
Lyon vs Angers | Highlights | Ligue 1
Lyon vs Angers | Highlights | Ligue 1
NUAMAH AND TOLISSO SEAL LYON'S WIN OVER ANGERS
After dominating the opening stages and seeing an initially awarded penalty overturned following a VAR review, Lyon finally broke the deadlock in the 38th minute. Ernest Nuamah finished off a well-worked attacking move with a right-footed shot from inside the box, converting an assist from Corentin Tolisso, who set him up with a clever chest pass following Abner's cross.
Angers tried to fight back, but Lyon's captain delivered another decisive moment in the 86th minute. Tolisso headed home a corner kick taken by Keito Nakamura to make it 2-0 and secure all three points for the hosts.
LYON CLOSE IN ON THE TOP OF THE TABLE
With this result, Lyon moved up to 17 points, recording five wins, two draws and two defeats to climb into third place in the standings, behind PSG (20 points) and Lille (18), while level on points with Paris FC.
Meanwhile, Angers remain in 15th place with eight points after recording two wins, two draws and five losses.
Les Gones claimed three valuable points to remain firmly in contention for European qualification places.
THE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM LYON'S WIN
- A MUCH-NEEDED VICTORY: Lyon defeated Angers 2-0 to end a two-game losing streak.
- TOLISSO LEADS THE WAY: He was involved in both goals, assisting Nuamah in the 38th minute before scoring with a header in the 86th.
- IN THE TOP-THREE RACE: Les Gones reached 17 points and remain among the leading teams in Ligue 1.
