Lyon 2-0 Lorient ratings: Greif excels as Endrick changes the game | OneFootball

Lyon ended a six-match winless run in Ligue 1 with a 2-0 win over Lorient, transformed after the break by Endrick. Dominik Greif's first-half interventions set the platform and Lyon banked a 15th clean sheet of the season.

According to L'Équipe, no side in the five major European leagues has recorded more clean sheets this season.

Greif, assured with his feet, produced a stunning reflex stop to deny Bamba Dieng at 45+2, keeping the match level at the interval.

Endrick, benched by Paulo Fonseca after criticism on Friday, came on at half-time and lifted OL. He crossed for Roman Iaremtchouk for 1-0 at 49, then forced Yvon Mvogo into a save that preceded Corentin Tolisso's header for 2-0 at 56.

Tolisso, recently short of full fitness, could not start but his introduction reshaped Lyon's midfield. He fed Endrick in the build-up to the opener.

At 81, Greif diverted an Avom strike and Endrick was cautioned for a cynical foul as he tried to halt a counter.

For Lorient, Pablo Pagis stood out with his movement and close control. Ainsley Maitland-Niles struggled, first in midfield then at right-back against Arsène Kouassi's pace. Bamo Meïté lacked finesse and Abdoulaye Faye's poor clearance aided Lyon's second, while Bamba Dieng, contained by Moussa Niakhaté, lacked precision in front of goal.

Source: L'Équipe