In a Ligue 1 clash, Lyon beat Clermont 1-0, relegating the latter to the next round of relegation. Aurel Mangala scored the winning goal in the match to give Lyon the crucial victory.
In the first half, both teams showed a strong desire to compete. Lyon team tried to break Clermont's defense with their stable ball control and smooth coordination. However, Clermont's defense was also quite tight and did not give Lyon's team too many chances. Neither side was able to create many shots on goal for most of the game.
The Lyons stepped up their offense at the start of the second half. They kept creating pressure on Clermont's defense through accurate passes and quick counterattacks. In the 53rd minute, Lyons finally had a good chance to break through. Aurel Mangala received a pass from a teammate and calmly dribbled past the defender before slamming the ball into the goal with force. The goal gave Lyon the lead and made Clermont's relegation hopes slimmer.
After Aurel Mangala's goal, Clermont tried to redeem themselves by stepping up their offense. However, Lyon's defense was very solid and did not leave many chances for their opponents. The Clermont players tried their best but the difference in strength prevented them from converting the score.
In the end, Lyon beat Clermont 1-0, sending their rivals into the relegation zone a round earlier.
