A suffocating start to the match. The Lyonnaises besieged Fleury’s goal from the start of the game. The chances missed by Delphine Cascarino (2nd) and Ellie Carpenter (5th), then the shot from Sara Däbritz repelled by Manon Heil, only delayed the inevitable. Lindsey Horan opened the scoring in the 8th minute before Vicky Becho doubled the bet shortly after (2-0, 11th). Lyon’s success was taking shape at the same time as their path to the Coupe de France final.
Organized at Groupama Stadium as a curtain raiser for the Ligue 1 match between the men’s team and Nantes, the game started at 5:30 p.m. An impractical schedule, on a Friday, to attract the public. The stadium remained almost empty. But that did not prevent the Rhodaniennes from winning.
After their first two goals, Sonia Bompastor’s players were in management. Without being as aggressive as at the start of the game, they retained possession of the ball. Only an attempt by Marine Dafeur (28th) allowed Fleury to be dangerous. But the shot from the French defender was off target. At halftime, Lyon dominated without forcing with a wide possession (64%) and more than double the number of shots (9 to 4).
The two teams had already faced each other last Friday, during the 16th day of the championship. Facing the fourth of D1 Arkema, OL, leader, had narrowly won (2-1). Vicky Becho was therefore wary at half-time, at the microphone of BeIN Sports. “We knew what this team could offer, we played against them a week ago. To score early in this game was the goal. And that’s what we did, ”rejoiced the 19-year-old striker.
Lyon hunt for trophies
In the second period, the Fenottes were content to manage their lead, without taking any risks. They could have increased the gap, after opportunities from Eugénie Le Sommer (73rd, 79th) or a shot on the bar from Wendie Renard (84th). Fleury was on his side more liberated and created opportunities for counter-attacks, badly negotiated each time. “We missed our first fifteen minutes, said captain Léa Le Garrec after the match. Then it wakes you up, you have nothing to lose. We have a lot of regrets. »
In the other semi-final, PSG and Thonon Évian face off this Saturday at 4 p.m. The winner will join the Lyonnaises in the final, on May 13 in Orléans. Sonia Bompastor’s players continue their race for trophies. They are first in the championship, aim for the title in the Cup and will challenge Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The Rhodaniennes coach was also extended Thursday until 2025 at the head of the team, along with her assistant Camille Abily.