Academy: the latest results from the weekend

Maéline Mendy at OL training (credit: David Hernandez)

In addition to the reserves and the U19s, two other Academy teams played during the weekend. With a big victory (6-0) for the U19 women against Paris FC.

No rest for the warriors. After making his professional debut on Friday against Le Havre (0-4)Liana Joseph was again on the pitch during the weekend. Having played a quarter of an hour for OL’s first in the women’s D1, the young Lyon striker regained part of her daily life by returning to the women’s U19s. Absent during the first day of the championship, Joseph made her return with an opening score after a quarter of an hour of play on Sunday against Paris FC.

She perfectly put the young Lyonnaises into orbit who made short work of the Ile-de-France club (6-0). Also with Sonia’s group Bompastor Friday, even if she did not come into play, Maéline Mendy went for his goal just before the end of the match. With two victories in two matches and a goal difference of +10, OL got off to a perfect start in this first phase of the U19 championship.

The U17s in the tough

Among the U17 men, the sky is far from being as bright. After a promising start and two victories, Mohamed’s players Chacha stall. Having conceded a draw against Lyon – La Duchère the weekend before despite a two-goal lead (2-2)Khalis’ teammates Red experienced a first defeat (0-2) this season, at home moreover.

Facing Clermont FootOL had nevertheless recovered Yann Llahona in goal after a two-match suspension. However, the Lyon goalkeeper had to lose twice. A first time after returning from the locker room with Adam’s goal Mahnaoui (47th) then eight minutes from the end, deceived by Ihlane Ali. OL are 4th with 7 points in four days.