French Lyon showed character in the match 1/4 finals of the Europa League against Besiktas.
France granted 15 to 20 thousand Turkish phantom, managed in different ways to get to the “Stade de Lyon”. The visiting fans for a few minutes before the starting whistle started throwing local fans firecrackers, swords, chairs and other things.
As a result of this fan shares many of the French preferred to leave their seats and ran onto the field. Kick-off was delayed for 45 minutes. To reassure fans, “Lyon”, President of “the Weavers” by Jean-Michel Ola along with the fans located on the podium and held there for 90 minutes.
To match the situation in the stands, the match turned out to be extremely combative. Lyon, despite a quick goal from Besiktas, did not despair and continued to actively seek their chance in front of goal.
For his activity, the French were rewarded in a time when few believed in their victory. On 83 minutes, Tolisso after filing with a penalty kick in the turmoil pushed the ball into the goal, and literally in the next attack three players, “Lyon” attacked goalkeeper Fabricio, who did not manage to clear the ball and allowed Morel to score in the empty net.
Lyon – Besiktas 2:1
Goals: Tolisso, 83, Morell, 85 Babel, 15
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