Emersonn scores twice as Toulouse beats Lyon 2-1 in French league

By Canadian Press on October 5, 2025.

PARIS (AP) — Brazilian striker Emersonn scored two late goals as Toulouse came from behind to win 2-1 at Lyon in the French league on Sunday.

Lyon led until the 87th minute but slumped to a second defeat this season after Emersonn first leveled the scoring with a powerful shot that took a deflection, then snached the winner in added time with a header.

Lyon had dominated proceedings in the first half and had deservedly taken the lead in the 24th minute after a superb collective move started from the back and finished by Belgian forward Malick Fofana.

Lyon remained in third place, with 15 points from seven games. Toulouse moved up to ninth place, five points behind.

Marseille won at rock-bottom Metz 3-0 to notch a fourth straight win in Ligue 1 and move top on goal difference from Paris Saint-Germain and Lyon on Saturday. Injury-hit PSG later plays at Lille and can move back to the top of the standings.

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