Šulc's Impactful Assist, Greif and Sauer Watch from the Bench. Lyon Overcomes First League Hurdle

The opening minutes of the match saw cautious play from both sides, but as time progressed, the home team began to take the initiative. As early as the 5th minute, Diallo broke free in the penalty area but shot over the bar. Six minutes later, Hidalgo found Gboho, whose shot at the near post narrowly missed the target. Lyon threatened in the 17th minute when Boudache attempted to lob the onrushing Restes, followed by De Carvalho's low shot in the 23rd minute. The biggest chance of the first half came in the 27th minute when Vignolo’s fierce strike from the right side rattled Descamp’s post, and Tapé’s rebound into an open net was blocked at the last moment by a sacrificing Bacher. The hosts continued their active pressing, but the final third lacked precision, and shots from Schmidt and Hidalgo failed to find the net. The first half, which saw yellow cards for home player Schmidt and away player Nartey, ended goalless despite Toulouse's 7-2 shooting advantage.

After the break, the game's complexion gradually changed, although Toulouse again threatened first from a Schmidt corner and subsequent scramble by McKenzie. In the 55th minute, Boudache unleashed a dangerous shot for the visitors, and seven minutes later, home player Jorgensen squandered a golden opportunity, inexplicably firing over the bar after a brilliant individual dribble inside the box. The turning point came after an hour of play, thanks to substitutions made by Lyon. In the 68th minute, substitute Pavel Šulc set up Noah Nartey at the edge of the penalty area, who opened the scoring with a precise shot into the corner. The visitors then took control of the match, exploiting the open spaces. Bidstrup missed his chance in the 74th minute, but in the 85th minute, another substitute, Malick Fofana, sealed the 2-0 victory with an individual run and a clever cutback. The hosts failed to respond in the closing stages, and Jorgensen's blocked attempt in injury time did nothing to change Toulouse's defeat.