Afonso Moreira stunner wins it for Lyon against Sporting (video) | OneFootball

Lyon, guided by Paulo Fonseca, had to fight until the end to secure three points against Strasbourg in the 9th round of Ligue 1. The victory, by 2-1, only came in the final moments - and it was thanks to a former Sporting player: Afonso Moreira shone again and scored the decisive goal, after the 90th minute.

The score was opened at 25’ by Panichelli, who headed the ball into the back of the net, marking his eighth goal in the championship. The visitors responded shortly after, at 31’, when Doucouré scored an own goal, leveling the match.

Lyon had the chance to take the lead before halftime, but Tolisso missed in front of Penders. In the second half, even with Strasbourg reduced to ten men - Doucouré was sent off at 67’ for a harsh tackle on Fofana - the draw remained… until Afonso Moreira entered the game.

He cut in from the left to the center and, with a curling shot, placed the ball in the top corner. A goal that lifted the stadium and his second consecutive game scoring for the 20-year-old, who is emerging as one of Lyon's revelations this season.

It is worth remembering that Afonso Moreira, now a reinforcement for Lyon for the 2025/26 season, was a two-time national champion with Sporting and participated in winning the last edition of the Portuguese Cup. Last season, he was an option in three official matches, but always as a used substitute.

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