Afonso Moreira strikes again, ex-Sporting star sends Lyon to quarters (video) | OneFootball

Involved in their best winning streak since 2006/07, Lyon achieved their 11th consecutive victory in all competitions. Endrick and Afonso Moreira were once again decisive, helping the club, coached by Paulo Fonseca, to defeat Laval, from the second division, 2-0, advancing to the quarter-finals of the French Cup.

Despite being clear favorites against the second-to-last team in the French second division, Lyon faced some difficulties and only broke the deadlock in the second half, at the 80th minute. In the first half, through counterattacks, Camara (10’ and 30’) created significant danger, and Descamps was crucial in preventing greater damage for Paulo Fonseca’s team. In the 33rd minute, Lyon’s first big chance fell to Merah, who hit the post after a gift from Laval’s defense.

In the second half, at the 80th minute, Lyon broke the deadlock thanks to Endrick, who has found new life in France after a first half of the season with few opportunities at Real Madrid. The Brazilian forward got ahead of the defense with a subtle touch and, at the edge of the box, fired a powerful shot that gave goalkeeper Hautbois no chance.

Already in stoppage time, Afonso Moreira, who was brought on during the match, sealed the final score at 2-0. The former Sporting player breathed new life into an attacking move that seemed lost and finished with his right foot into the back of the net. The ball even deflected off Laval’s goalkeeper before going in.

This season, wearing Lyon’s shirt, Afonso Moreira – valued at 5 million euros – has played 27 matches: 18 in Ligue 1, six in the Europa League, and three in the French Cup. In his 1,460 minutes of play, the player has scored six goals and provided eight assists.

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