Openda levels late as Lyon labour against Le Havre | OneFootball

Four days after their Champions League play-off setback, Lyon laboured against Le Havre until Openda intervened late on. Le Progres notes that they were made to suffer and that it might have been worse.

Openda lacked the final touch at times. He was a fraction late to a fine Nuamah cross in the first half and could not turn it goalwards.

He later squandered a good opening from a Tolisso centre. The goalkeeper diverted the ball and Openda fired wide.

Yet his movement, persistent runs and appetite for duels meant Le Havre's defence never settled. He kept asking questions throughout.

Persistence told near the end, when he finally found the finish to level the match. It ensured Lyon avoided further damage on a hard night.

Source: Le Progres

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