Lyon Unleash Attacking Firepower To Thrash Metz 5-2 in Ligue 1
Behind a stellar performance from Endrick and an unstoppable attack, Lyon cruised to a 5-2 victory over Metz in a Ligue 1 clash packed with goals, intensity, and high drama.
Olympique Lyonnais secured a commanding 5-2 victory over Metz in a match fueled by drama, goals, and standout individual displays, with Endrick emerging as the star of the show after netting a spectacular hat-trick.
The visitors broke the deadlock early on through Endrick, who finished with pure class in the 11th minute to put Lyon ahead. Just five minutes later, Ruben Kluivert (16’) doubled the lead following a well-crafted move, cementing the Lyonnais side's offensive dominance. Lyon kept the pressure on and found a third goal via Tyler Morton (32’), who finished off a brilliant team sequence with a precise strike.
Metz managed to fight back and pulled one back in the 34th minute, as Koffi Kouao capitalized on a defensive lapse to beat the keeper. However, just before the break, Endrick stepped up once again (45’+1’) to net his second goal of the match, sending Lyon into the dressing room with a comfortable lead.
In the second half, Metz tried to claw their way back into the contest and momentarily succeeded with a goal from Habib Diallo (64’), restoring a glimmer of hope for the home fans. Nonetheless, Lyon managed the game with intelligence and put the result beyond doubt in the final minutes
In the 87th minute, Endrick capped off his dream night by converting a penalty, sealing the final 5-2 scoreline and confirming his massive impact on Lyon’s attack. With this victory, Lyon reaffirms its strong form in Ligue 1, while Metz will need to fix their defensive flaws ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
