Around OL – Aouar Makes Senior International Debut
Here’s all the latest news from around the OL family.
Aouar Makes Senior Debut for Les Bleus
Olympique Lyonnais midfielder Houssem Aouar made his senior national team debut for France on Wednesday, October 7 in a friendly against Ukraine. The Lyon native started and played 58 minutes in a 7-1 victory.
Aouar, 22, recently made his 100th league appearance for Lyon. He has one goal in four appearances for OL since the start of the Ligue 1 season.
“It’s good to have won,” Aouar said after the match. “We scored a lot of goals. It’s good for our confidence. At first, I had a bit of trouble making space between the lines. I managed more and more to link up with my teammates and it took care of itself. It is with the national team that the best players play together. It’s gratifying for me. I am very proud and will continue to work. I had no apprehension. The other players have spoken to me. There is a desire to do more on my part. It was a long way to get here. I am very happy, and I hope it will continue.”
Aouar did not appear for France in a 0-0 draw against Portugal in the group stage UEFA Nations League A on Sunday.
Click here to see more updates on how OL’s players have fared during the international break.
OL Féminin Announces “Open Door” Academy Scouting Sessions in Paris
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin’s academy recently announced a series of four “open door” scouting sessions for young players in Paris region to be held from October 26-29. The sessions will be scouting field players born in 2007/2008 and goalkeepers born from 2006-2008. The scouting sessions will be overseen by the head coach of the women’s U16 team and the head goalkeeping coach from the women’s academy.
The OL Academy is a critical part of the Olympique Lyonnais structure, helping train the next generation of talent for both the men’s and women’s teams. Click here to learn more about the OL Academy.
OL Féminin Defeat Dijon 2-0
OL Féminin (5-0-0, 15 points, 1st) defeated Dijon FCO (2-3-0, 6 points, 8th) 2-0 at the Groupama OL Academy on Sunday.
Lyon took the lead in the 31st minute, when Melvine Malard played a one-touch through ball to Nikita Parris, who dribbled inside the area and finished to the center of the net for her third goal of the season.
OL won a late penalty in the 87th minute, when Dijon defender Oceane Daniel handled the ball in her own penalty area, stopping an attack from Eugenie Le Sommer. Wendie Renard calmly finished her penalty to the right side for her third goal of the season as Lyon took all three points at home.
Upcoming Matches Around OL
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin vs. Guingamp – Groupama OL Academy, Décines-Charpieu, France – Friday, October 16, 11:45 a.m. PT
Strasbourg vs. Olympique Lyonnais – Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg, France – Sunday, October 18, 4:00 a.m. PT