OL Lyonnes know no limits. With Salma Paralluelo‘s first time on the scoresheet, Lyon continue their weekly goal-fest in the Arkema Première Ligue.
In their rearview mirror, only a last-minute goal kept Paris Saint-Germain perfect despite playing with 10.
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After another entertaining weekend in France, scroll through to see how the action unfolded.
Lyon still flying high, Paralluelo opens her account
Le Havre was next on the list. After Fleury and Paris FC, OL Lyonnes crushed all hope at Stade Océane. And it felt like the same tune was on repeat.
Jule Brand powers down the left flank, finds Melchie Dumornay, who nets yet another one. But no, this time the German winger was on the right side, with PSG loanee Eden Le Guilly edging out the Lyon star in the box and scoring an own goal after just 10 minutes.
Jonatan Giráldez’s side then took a two-goal lead after half an hour, with Ada Hegerberg converting from the spot. The Haitian star eventually found the back of the net at the end of the first half, meeting Inès Benyahia’s cross, before the French playmaker bagged one herself with a volley from Selma Bacha’s delivery.
Back from the locker room, another Hegerberg penalty and another own goal further sank the hosts. The Sky and Navy almost collapsed after Brand’s solo effort, her first of the season, stretched the lead to seven. But teenager Thaïs Gallais lifted the Normandes’ spirits, beating Tiane Endler on a counter-attack.
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A world-class winger can hide another. Paralluelo closed out the game with a late strike on Vicki Becho’s cross, opening her account for OL Lyonnes in their 8-1 win. Every week brings another Lyon demonstration, a perfect way to be ruthless ahead of their UWCL league phase opener.
Kanjinga keeps PSG’s winning run alive
PSG are hanging in there despite a lack of attacking firepower. With last season’s APL top scorer Romée Leuchter still goalless this season, the Parisians continue to struggle for attacking inspiration. And Marie Lafontaine’s red card certainly did not help.
The 17-year-old’s elbow caught Constance Brackmann in the face, forcing her off the pitch early in the second half. When in need of a hero, Paris can rely on marvelous Merveille Kanjinga. After seven minutes of stoppage time, the Congolese striker fired a bullet into the top corner. 1-0 at the Campus. Believe it or not, PSG are still perfect this season.
Toloba wakes up Paris FC, Marseille stumble
Completing the top four are Les Marseillaises and Paris FC. The Phocéennes dropped their first points in a goalless draw against Montpellier. There was little to take away from this South derby apart from an inefficient Marseille side, despite 15 attempts and 67 percent of possession.
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Paris FC found a way to bounce back after their crushing defeat against Lyon last week. Last season’s runners-up got through in Strasbourg thanks to Mariam Toloba’s determination. The Belgian forward netted a volley from close range before initiating the second, finished by wonderkid Maeline Mendy after Evelyne Viens’ lay-off.
With 25 attempts, Paris FC could have hoped for more, had it not been for Manon Wahl’s solid goalkeeping and Clara Mateo’s missed chances (0-2).
Lens complete home comeback
By far the most exciting game of the weekend, Lens and Toulouse delivered a fantastic show for the crowd. Trailing by two goals after an Anna Conesa masterclass down the right flank, the Lensoises found a way back in the dying moments. The winger first served Juventus loanee Annalise Rasmussen before finding the net herself.
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But within two minutes, before the end of regular time, Lea Notel’s brilliant half-volley and Morgane Duporge’s header, both served by Louann Archier’s long ball, brought the Sang et Or level at 2-2. Despite the entertainment, both Lens and the Violettes still sit at the bottom of the league.
Fleury finally looking sharp ahead of PSG clash
Fleury finally got a piece of the action. The Lionnes beat Saint-Malo thanks to Sanaâ Mssoudy’s powerful strike from outside the box and Emelyne Laurent’s late penalty (0-2). The Parisian side can breathe easier ahead of their clash with PSG in two weeks.
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Now the Arkema Première Ligue takes a short break, with OL Lyonnes, PSG and Paris FC all set to begin their UWCL league phase campaigns in midweek, while the other teams turn their attention to the league cup next weekend.
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