Lyon can not. Powerless, players Hubert Fournier did not make weight against the Hulk from Zenit. Virtually eliminated, OL may even finish last in its group and miss a repayment Europa League
Hubert Fournier (Lyon coach). “We are inevitably disappointed because the first time we have shown that we wanted to win. We came across a skilled team defensively and offensively realistic. We did not take advantage of our highlights. Efficiency is a core value in these matches in the Champions League. Zenit practice very well against all the matches because it has players that have the characteristics to do. For the continuation and possible qualification in 8th finals or Europa League, we are not there to make accounts apothecaries. It would rather win at least one match in the group stage. It seems miraculous that we can mathematically still hope to qualify. Our strikes and shots on target ratio is starving, but it means that we create opportunities. It also means that we have had the initiative. We find Alexandre Lacazette with a good level. This is encouraging for future meetings and that’s one positive point of the evening. “
André Villas-Boas (Zenit St. Petersburg coach):” Our goal was to play against attack. We also had possession of the ball. This is the first time we had a better possession than the opponent. We had chances but Lyon missed his chance in the first period and we were happy about certain situations. We were able to play very well together, while maintaining a compact block. I am pleased with this important qualification for Zenit, Russian football and UEFA coefficient. Lyon has important players injured as Fekir. In the end, we have been effective in the finish, which was not the case of Lyonnais, who fired 23 shots on goal. Efficacy has been key to the game because Zenit has managed to be realistic. For us, everything worked. The matches against Lyon Gent and Valencia were also good, but there has not been, either, the result at the end. ”
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