Lyon beat Angers 2-0 to secure home win in ninth round

Lyon claimed a 2-0 victory over Angers at home in the ninth round of the French championship, scoring once in each half to finish with a two-goal advantage.

The opening goal arrived in the 38th minute when Ernest Nuamah took his chance and found the net for the hosts. His strike gave Lyon a narrow lead at half-time.

Lyon continued to control the match after the interval and looked to add to their advantage. Angers, however, were unable to find a way through to the home side’s goal.

The result was settled in the 86th minute, when Corentin Tolisso scored late on to secure Lyon’s victory and remove any remaining doubt about the outcome.

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