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Crystal Palace Fall Short Against Lyon in Europa League Thriller
Pierre Sage laments first-half shortcomings after his side drops a 3-2 decision on the road.
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Lyon Takes Control Early
Lyon struck first through Corentin Tolisso and added a second from Ernest Nuamah before the break. Crystal Palace managed no shots on target in the opening period and trailed by two goals at halftime.
Second-Half Response Falls Short
Yéremy Pino pulled one back five minutes after the restart. Pavel Sulc restored the two-goal cushion before Daichi Kamada scored a late consolation. The visitors improved after the interval but still came up short.
Sage Calls for Greater Consistency
Pierre Sage said his team was far below expectations in the first half, struggling mentally and tactically. He noted the side performed better after the break yet could not overcome the earlier deficit. The result came days after Crystal Palace defeated Nottingham Forest 3-1. Sage, who was previously dismissed by Lyon, described the outcome as a disappointing return.
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