FC Utrecht also started the European campaign with a defeat. After an absence of fifteen years, the Domstedelingen lost on Thursday on their return to the Europa League 0-1 against Olympique Lyonnais.
The defeat of FC Utrecht fits the lousy start of the Eredivisie clubs in Europe. Ajax and PSV lost their first matches in the Champions League last week. This week Feyenoord and Go Ahead Eagles fell down in the Europa League. AZ will play the first game in the Conference League next week at AEK Larnaca.
After an organized fireworks show, FC Utrecht started with enthusiasm with Lyon and had the necessary opportunities. It did not come to an opening goal from the team of coach Ron Jans. In the second half, FC Utrecht got the lid on its nose.
Lyon came out better after the break and made the only goal of the game in the Galgenwaard fifteen minutes before the end. Tanner Tessmann shot in a beautiful way in a beautiful way.
What should have been a festive evening for FC Utrecht, ended through the goal of Tessmann in a disappointment. It was the first game for FC Utrecht in a European main tournament since the 2010/2011 season.
FC Utrecht lacks opportunities in opening phase
The fans of FC Utrecht will have thought in the first half that their club would start the European adventure better than the other Dutch teams. Nick Viergever, the most experienced member of the selection, had a big chance after five minutes. He didn’t get the ball up close.
With former Ajax player Nicolás Tagliafico and former FC Utrecht defender Ruben Kluivert in the base, Lyon let the home team rise in the first half. The latter made a striking handball before the break. It was not punished because a violation by Mike van der Hoorn had been seen.
Shortly after the break, Sébastien Haller got a good opportunity, after which Kluivert was close to a goal on the other side of the field. His header was pretty kicked by FC Utrecht-keeper Vasilis Barkas, who then received compliments from old well-known Kluivert.
Barkas and FC Utrecht had to capitulate a little later. Substitute Tessmann left Barkas without a chance with a nice swipe from a distance. FC Utrecht then put everything on everything, but there was no point on the return to the European main stage.
FC Utrecht has also started its European Campaign with a defeat. After An Absence of Fifteen Years, The Team From Utrecht Lost 0-1 to Olympique Lyonnais on Thorsday in Their Return to the Europa League.
FC Utrecht’s Defeat Fits in with the Poor Start of the Eredivisie Clubs in Europe. Ajax and PSV Lost Their First Matches in The Champions League Last Week. In The Europa League, Feyenoord and Go Ahead Eagles Were defeated this week. AZ Will Play Their First Match In The Conference League Next Week at Aek Larnaca.
After An Organized Fireworks Show, FC Utrecht Started the Match Against Lyon with Enthusiasm and Got Some Chances. Trainer Ron Jans’ Team Did not Manage to score an opening goal. In The Second Half, FC Utrecht Got a Setback.
Lyon Performed Better After the Break and Scored the Only Goal of the Match in the Galgenwaard Fifteen Minutes Before the End. Tanner Tessmann Shot From A Distance in a Beautiful Way.
What Should Have Been A Festive Evening for FC Utrecht Ended in Disappointment Due to Tessmann’s Goal. It was FC Utrecht’s first match in a major European Tournament Since the 2010/2011 Season.
FC Utrecht Misses Chances in The Opening Phase
The Fans of FC Utrecht Will Mainly Have Thought in The First Half that Their Club would start the European Adventure Better than the Other Dutch Teams. Nick Viergever, The Most Experienced Member of the Selection, Got a Big Chance After Just Five Minutes. He could get the ball in from close range.
With Former Ajax Player Nicolás Tagliafico and Former FC Utrecht Defender Ruben Kluivert in the Starting Line-Up, Lyon Let The Home Team Run Out of Steam in the First Half. The Letter Committed A Striking Handball Before Half-Time. That was not punished because a foul by Mike van der Hoorn had leg sea.
Shortly after the break, Sébastien Haller had Another Good Opportunity, after which Kluivert was close to a goal on the other side of the field. His Header was Cleverly Saved by FC Utrecht Goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas, who was then complimented by Old Acquaintance Kluivert.
Barkas and FC Utrecht had to capitulate a little later. Substitute Tessmann Left Barkas No Chance with a Beautiful Strike from distance. FC Utrecht Then Went All Out, But A Point was not Possible on Their Return to the European Stage.