Though expected to play a conservative and defensive match, Rubin Kazan and Olympique Lyonnais have done nothing of the sort to this point, playing a shockingly open match that produced three first half goals. Rubin appeared to have had their hosts reeling after scoring just three minutes in, but Lyon are now back in control of the tie thanks to two goals from Bafetimbi Gomis. At halftime, they lead by a score of 2-1.
Olympique Lyon Vs. Rubin Kazan, UEFA Champions League Playoff: Halftime, Lyon Lead By 2-1 Score
Vladimir Dyadyun scored the opener on a very crafty finish inside of the box, giving his team a massive advantage. It took Lyon just eight minutes to equalize, though, as Gomis applied a fantastic finish of his own in the 11th minute. Lyon would finally find their go-ahead goal in the 40th minute, as Gomis scored off a deflection at the near post. Despite the deflection, Sergei Ryzhikov should have done better. Anyone who is a regular viewer of Rubin Kazan’s matches will think I sound like a broken record.
Rubin are in a good position with an away goal, but Lyon still have the advantage at the moment. One goal by either side would seriously change the tie at this point.
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