Even playing with one less player for over half an hour, Lyon, managed by Paulo Fonseca, secured a crucial 1-0 victory away at Nantes, achieving their 12th consecutive win in all competitions. This result allows Paulo Fonseca's team to surpass Marseille and temporarily rise to third place in Ligue 1. The only goal of the match was scored by Pavel Sulc in the 25th minute. The Czech forward showed opportunism by deflecting a shot from Afonso Moreira, thus marking his tenth goal in Ligue 1 this season. With this achievement, Sulc becomes the fourth Czech player to reach double digits in a single season of the French league, joining names like Antonin Tichy, Karel Michlovsky, and Lubos Kubik. Despite the lead, Lyon's task became complicated in the 61st minute when Endrick was sent off with a straight red card after a tackle on Dehmaine Tabibou. Playing with a numerical disadvantage, the visiting team managed to endure and hold onto the result, largely thanks to the performance of goalkeeper Dominik Greif and the misfortune of Nantes, who hit the woodwork three times. Nantes, who suffered their fifth consecutive defeat, started strong in the match, with Mohamed Kaba hitting the outside of the post just eight minutes in. The home team continued to press, especially in the second half, with Youssef El Arabi, brought on at halftime, creating several dangerous opportunities. The forward saw Greif deny him a goal in the 49th minute and shortly after headed the ball against the post (51'). In stoppage time, a shot from Guirassy deflected by Mathis Abline once again hit the woodwork (90'+2).
Paulo Fonseca Pavel Sulc remains central to this story.
Paulo Fonseca Pavel Sulc remains central to this story.
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