Olympique Lyonnais secured a key victory at the Groupama Stadium, defeating Angers SCO 1-0 in Matchday 5 of Ligue 1. With this result, Lyon climbs to nine points and strengthens its position near the top of the table, while the visitors remain inconsistent, stuck on just five points.

Tessmann’s goal makes the difference

The match was full of intensity and few openings. The hero of the night was Tanner Tessmann, who in the 65th minute broke the deadlock with a strike that gave Lyon relief and settled a game that had been more complicated than expected.

Before the goal, the hosts had created several chances. Malick Fofana was one of the most active players, breaking down the flank and sending dangerous crosses, including one that found Martín Satriano, though the forward couldn’t convert after a rebound. Angers, true to its organized style, tried to close down spaces but lacked the offensive resources to truly threaten the opposing goal.

Control and defensive solidity from Lyon

Lyon dominated possession, holding nearly 67%, which allowed them to dictate the tempo of the game. While their attack wasn’t always sharp, their constant pressure in the opponent’s half kept Angers pinned back for most of the contest.

Defensively, the hosts delivered a solid performance. The backline stayed sharp in one-on-one duels and shut down spaces to prevent the visitors from exploiting counterattacks. With tactical adjustments in the second half, Lyon refreshed its lines and calmly managed the minimal advantage until the final whistle.

What the result means

This victory is a confidence boost for Olympique Lyonnais, who had shown some inconsistency in previous rounds. It proves their ability to win tight matches, a crucial trait for a team with serious Ligue 1 ambitions.

In contrast, Angers SCO once again displayed its biggest weakness: lack of cutting edge in attack. While their defensive effort was commendable, without creativity or finishing up front, it will be difficult for them to climb out of the lower mid-table.

With three points worth their weight in gold, Lyon consolidates itself as a contender in the title race, while Angers will need to react quickly if they don’t want to fall behind in the chase for bigger goals.