Lyon draws at Reims 1-1 and misses chance to pressure rivals
REIMS, France (AP) — Lyon missed a chance to pressure its French title rivals and needed an injury-time equalizer from substitute Tino Kadewere to match Reims 1-1 on Friday.
Midfielder Mathieu Cafaro put mid-table Reims ahead in the 32nd minute when he neatly volleyed in a cross from the right.
Kadewere earned his battling side a point when he rose superbly to nod in Memphis Depay's pinpoint cross from the left.
Third-placed Lyon is level on points with second-placed Paris Saint-Germain but behind on goal difference, and two behind leader Lille.
Reims goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic saved well from Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta early in the second half, and Paqueta had a strong penalty claim dismissed after appearing to be tripped.
As Lyon pushed forward, Depay had a low shot saved with 20 minutes left and Rajkovic reacted well to keep out a low effort from substitute Maxwell Cornet in the 82nd.
After Depay's brilliant curling effort shaved the post in the 88th, he found his range for Kadewere's head.
WEEKEND MATCHES
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Sunday's big game sees Lille visiting fourth-placed Monaco, which will move into title contention with a win.
Also, defending champion PSG hosts Nantes days after
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