Lyon's Ligue 1 Woes Continue After Champions League Exit

Lyon snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw away to Le Havre in a French Ligue 1 second-round clash. The match was packed with excitement, featuring two disallowed goals after VAR interventions and a late equalizer.

This result earned Le Havre their first point of the season, while Lyon missed the chance to claim sole leadership of the league. They now sit on four points, level with current leaders Lille and promoted side Troyes. Marseille and CSKA's upcoming Europa League opponents, Monaco, both on three points, are yet to play their respective fixtures this round.

The hosts initially thought they had scored in the 65th minute when Corentin Tolisso found the back of Lyon's net. However, following a VAR review, the goal was chalked off for offside.

Le Havre eventually broke the deadlock nine minutes later. A superb cross allowed Mbwana Samatta to rise above the defense and head home precisely, making it 1-0.

Lyon refused to give up and found an equalizer in the 88th minute. Loïs Openda received the ball in the penalty area, maintained his composure, and finished with a clinical strike to seal the 1-1 draw.

In added time, the hosts once again put the ball in the net, but for the second time, the goal was disallowed. After a VAR check, the referee ruled out the goal due to a handball during the build-up.

This marks a second consecutive disappointment for "Les Gones," who were knocked out of the Champions League earlier this week after a dramatic 2-1 playoff loss to Fenerbahçe.

In other simultaneous matches, Brest and Toulouse drew 2-2, Troyes secured a 2-1 away victory against Lorient, and Angers triumphed 3-1 at Auxerre. In the day's early kick-off, Strasbourg defeated vice-champions Lens 2-1 at home.