00:00Welcome to today's League One match between Mets and Lyon at the Stud St. Simphoreean.
00:11This fixture presents a stark contrast in fortunes as the season enters its decisive phase.
00:16For Mets, the mission is singular and urgent.
00:19Escape the relegation zone.
00:20Their return to the top flight has been a stern challenge.
00:23With only three wins from their opening 18 matches, a lack of confidence is a concern.
00:27Having not won in six league outings following a 2-1 defeat to Strasbourg.
00:32Defensive issues are paramount, with 40 goals conceded marking the worst record in the division.
00:37Lyon arrive in magnificent form, a world away from their early season troubles.
00:42They have won seven matches in a row across all competitions.
00:45A run that has propelled them to fourth place in the Europa League knockout stages.
00:48A 2-1 victory over Brest last weekend, thanks to goals from Pavel Sulk and Abner Vanillas, extended their domestic charge.
00:54Their attacking talent combined with growing defensive solidity makes them formidable opponents.
00:59Furthermore, they have a strong recent record against Mets, unbeaten in four and comprehensive 3-0 winners in the reverse fixture.
01:06A pulsating Ligue 1 encounter unfolded at the Stade, St. Symphorion between Mets and Lyon, featuring a remarkable seven goals.
01:24The first half was a breathless affair dominated by clinical Lyon finishing.
01:29The visitors opened the scoring in the 11th minute through Endrick, who converted from close range.
01:36Ruben Kluivert quickly made it two in the 16th minute, tapping in from a corner.
01:41Tyler Morton then added a spectacular third for Lyon from outside the box in the 32nd minute.
01:48Mets responded almost instantly, with Kofi Kueyo pulling a goal back in the 34th minute.
01:54However, Endrick struck again for Lyon on a swift counter-attack just before half-time, in the 46th minute, to cap a devastating first half-offensive display.
02:05Mets emerged with greater purpose after the break, and were rewarded in the 64th minute, when Habib Diallo finished smartly to give the hosts hope.
02:14The home side pushed forward relentlessly, with Benjamin Stambouli forcing a sharp save.
02:20Lyon managed the closing stages professionally, creating chances of their own through Endrick and Ainsley Maitland-Niles,
02:27as the match concluded with both teams having shown their attacking qualities in an end-to-end spectacle.
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