Slavia Praha vs Lyon

Tolisso's missed penalty in the 48th minute was the hinge moment. Lyon had been growing into the game after a difficult first period, and a goal then would have rewarded their resilience. Instead, Markovic's save kept the score at 0-0, and Slavia grew in confidence as the game wore on. Lyon never created a chance of similar quality thereafter, while the Czech side grew increasingly dominant.

Isife (Slavia Praha) — The match-winner who broke the deadlock with a sharp finish from a defensive rebound. His movement in the box caused problems throughout the second period.

Markovic (Slavia Praha) — The goalkeeper made two crucial saves from Tolisso, including a penalty, to keep Lyon scoreless. His performance was the foundation of the clean sheet.

Corentin Tolisso (Lyon) — A night to forget. The France international had Lyon's two best chances — a penalty and a close-range effort — and was denied by Markovic both times. Substituted later in the second period.

Dominik Greif (Lyon) — Made a sharp reflex save in the 38th minute to keep the score level in the first period, but was replaced by Descamps for the second period.

Player of the match: Isife (Slavia Praha)

The match was played in an unusual 2x60-minute format, so standard 90-minute metrics do not apply directly. Slavia's growing territorial dominance in the second period — reflected in the fact that both goals came after the 95th minute — tells the real story. Lyon managed only one shot on target after the 60th-minute mark, while Slavia's two goals came from a rebound and a counter-attack, highlighting their efficiency when moments arrived. The woodwork was struck three times across both sides (Pitak, Nowak, Bidstrup), suggesting a match that could have seen more goals but was ultimately decided by sharper finishing.

For Lyon, this was their first defeat of pre-season after wins over Mâcon (5-2), Saint-Gall (6-3) and Servette Genève. Paulo Fonseca's side continue their German camp with a friendly against Wolfsburg on 24 July, followed by Betis Sevilla in Cadiz on 29 July, before their Champions League third qualifying round campaign begins.

Slavia Praha, the reigning Czech champions, recorded a useful result against a Ligue 1 opponent as they continue their own pre-season build-up. The win builds confidence after their opening friendly against Vlašim (3-3).

A deserved win for Slavia, who were the more coherent side over 120 minutes. Lyon's lack of cutting edge after Tolisso's missed penalty exposed a squad still in the early stages of preparation. The 2x60 format made it a unique fitness test, and the Czech side passed with greater authority. Fonseca will want sharper finishing before the Champions League qualifiers arrive.