Lyon cruised to a 4-1 victory over Qarabag FK in the UEFA Europa League Round 5 match on Thursday, November 28, 2024, with Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah playing a key role.
The match saw Lyon dominate possession with 57%, and they made their mark early. Just 15 minutes in, Nuamah delivered a precise cross that found Georges Mikautadze, who slotted it home to give Lyon a 1-0 lead.
This assist was a highlight in Nuamah’s 46-minute performance before he made way for a substitution.
Lyon extended their lead through goals from Corentin Tolisso in the 63rd minute and Malick Fofana in the 68th minute. Mikautadze then added his second of the game in the 80th minute, assisted by Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Despite Qarabag’s late own goal in the 88th minute, Lyon’s commanding performance secured all three points. With this win, Lyon will look to build on their momentum as they prepare for a home league clash against Nice on December 1.
