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Del Castillo performs a recital
The Stade Brestois winger delivered an extraordinary performance against OL, even if victory ultimately went to Les Gones (4-3) in this completely crazy match. He, born in Lyon, showed himself in all situations in the second half. After a first shot where he forces Lopes to relax (56th), he delivers a perfect cross for Mounié (60th). His free kick under the bar missed Anthony Lopes (64th) whose anticipation was costly. He, the left-hander, allowed himself a last goal from the right, on an offering from Doumbia. Already in the first period, his projections had hurt. He could have scored another assist when his cross for Doumbia ended up on Lopes' bar (23rd).
The entry of Ryan Cherki changes the match
As usual, Pierre Sage launched his nugget in the second half, when OL found themselves in a bad position. Entering in the 68th minute, just after the third Breton goal, he tensed the Breton defense which began to retreat dangerously. He is the decisive passer on Tagliafico (79th) and his cross brings Lacazette's goal (70th). In added time, he managed to open up an angle thanks to his technique and could have scored a legendary goal on a spinner in the 93rd.
FLOPS
Arbitration decisions
VAR is already not in the hearts of the Bretons but will not be any more after this match. Firstly in the 16th minute, when O'Brien's handball did not result in a penalty for the visitors. Then on the expulsion of Lees-Melou, where his trainer Éric Roy still wonders
“what he is being blamed for”
. The Lyon penalty is not open to discussion but makes the Finisterians bitter in the face of previous situations.
Goldfinch not imperial
If there is nothing to blame the defender on the second and third goals, it is he who, on the first, puts the ball back in the middle of his area. The boss of the Brest defense lacks the commitment to hinder Tolisso with his shot. His lack of communication with Bizot unfortunately led to the winning penalty, although he did not commit the fault himself.