Published October 15, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
A 3-2 win for Lyon over Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 15, finishing Lyon 3-2 Crystal Palace. Lyon established control of the score early, went into the interval ahead and had to withstand two replies from Crystal Palace after the break. The result was settled by Lyon's ability to restore its advantage after Crystal Palace had made the contest close.
At half-time, the score was 2-0. Lyon held the lead throughout, and the final reply from Crystal Palace left Lyon defending a narrow margin until the end. The goals came in a clear sequence: Lyon scored twice before Crystal Palace got on the board, then each side added another.
How it unfolded
Corentin Tolisso opened the scoring for Lyon in the 8th minute, making it 1-0. Lyon extended the lead through Ernest Nuamah in the 45th minute (+2), reaching the interval at 2-0. Lyon had held a two-goal lead at 2-0.
Crystal Palace responded in the 50th minute, when Yeremy Pino made it 2-1. Lyon restored its advantage in the 76th minute; Pavel Šulc put the score at 3-1. The final goal came in the 81st minute, with Daichi Kamada bringing Crystal Palace to 3-2. The late strike narrowed the gap, but could not prevent Lyon from taking the result.