Olympique Lyonnais II vs Carnoux Match Recap - Nov 1, 2025

As the final whistle blew at the Terrain d'honneur Gérard Houllier on November 1, Carnoux celebrated a stunning 4-1 victory over Olympique Lyonnais II, shocking fans and shifting momentum in their favor. This contest was crucial for both teams; while Lyonnais II aimed to establish consistency after a recent win against Stade Beaucairois, Carnoux desperately sought points to lift them from the bottom of the National 3 - Group H standings.

From the opening minutes, it became apparent that this match would not unfold as predicted. In my pre-match analysis, I had suggested that Lyonnais II's home advantage and their recent form might spell trouble for Carnoux. I even credited Kvin Kahraba with being a potential catalyst for his team. However, it was the visitors who showcased resilience and flair throughout the match, leaving me to reconsider my earlier optimism about Lyonnais II's prospects.

The scoring opened early in what would become a tumultuous first half for Lyonnais II. Just ten minutes in, Carnoux's Victor Soglo found the net with a well-placed shot that took advantage of disorganized defensive positioning from the hosts. This goal set an aggressive tone for Carnoux, who had been desperate for a turnaround after suffering a 6-1 defeat just two weeks prior.

As Lyonnais II scrambled to respond, they struggled to ignite their attack despite moments of promise. Their efforts were stymied by a disciplined Carnoux side that seemed intent on building on their lead. Soon after Soglo's opener, Boris Tchouameni doubled Carnoux's advantage in the 23rd minute, sending alarm bells ringing across Olympique Lyonnais' camp. His finish displayed clinical precision - something his team had lacked all season long.

Facing a two-goal deficit at halftime, Lyonnais II needed answers and rapidly-time was running out on their chances of salvaging any hope from this match. They made adjustments during intermission; however, as if fate wanted to drive home their struggles further, it would be Carnoux that struck yet again only six minutes into the second half through Félix Renard's opportunistic play.

Down 3-0 and in deep trouble, things could have turned even worse when Lyonnais II's frustrations boiled over-a moment highlighted by a yellow card issued to defender Lucas Ayache shortly after Renard's goal. Despite this setback and mounting pressure from their supporters in attendance, Lyons managed to find some semblance of life. Following an impressive run down the wing by Kahraba that created space inside the box, he finally found the back of net in the 68th minute-a glimmer of hope amid chaos.

But just as it appeared Lyonnais II might mount an improbable comeback, any such dreams were dashed five minutes later when Soglo scored his second goal of the afternoon-a decisive strike that re-established Carnoux's three-goal cushion at 4-1.

This resounding victory lifts Carnoux off the bottom of Group H-an important psychological boost heading into next week's clash against Montpellier II. Meanwhile, Lyonnais II, now standing sixth with only eight points and facing growing pressure from below, must reassess ahead of their upcoming fixture against ASPTT Dijon if they are to avoid slipping further down in league standings.

For Carnoux, who remain deeply entrenched in relegation troubles despite today's triumph, this match offers more than just points; it's an affirmation that they still possess fight-and perhaps they can carry this new momentum forward. As players embraced each other post-match amidst celebratory cheers from traveling supporters, one thing became clear: today marked not simply a scoreline but potentially a turning point in both teams' seasons-one will hope is headed towards revival and redemption while the other now faces urgent introspection.