Lyon dig out late point as VAR drama bookends Le Havre clash | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Lyon and Le Havre drew 1-1 in Ligue 1. In the 67th minute, VAR ruled out a Corentin Tolisso finish for Les Gones. Mbwana Samatta then headed Le Havre in front (74.), before Loïs Openda levelled (87.), and a Sota Nakamura strike was also overturned in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time. Les Gones had 57.1% possession and 15 attempts to the visitors' 12 as pressure told late on. Les Gones rise from 10th to second and host Auxerre next, while Le Havre drop to 16th and welcome Brest.

Player of the Match: Mbwana Samatta led the line superbly, scoring with a glancing header and winning six aerial duels to trouble Les Gones all night.

Stat of the Match: Zachary Athekame delivered 11 crosses, providing the headed assist for the equaliser and driving the hosts' late surge.

Three Things We Learned: Les Gones controlled the ball with 57.1% possession and created 15 attempts. Le Havre's rearguard work was heavy, with 25 clearances and 19 interceptions. Two goals were overturned after VAR checks, underlining a night shaped by reviews.