Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah scored as Olympique Lyonnais defeated Crystal Palace 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night.
Nuamah found the net in first-half stoppage time to double Lyon’s lead at the Groupama Stadium on October 15, 2026.
Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso opened the scoring in the eighth minute, reacting quickly inside the penalty area to convert after a corner kick.
Nuamah made it 2-0 in the 45th minute, finishing a pass from Japanese winger Keito Nakamura with a left-footed shot into the bottom corner.
Crystal Palace reduced the deficit five minutes into the second half through Yeremy Pino, who converted a through ball from Adam Wharton.
Lyon restored their two-goal advantage in the 76th minute when substitute Pavel Šulc finished another assist from Nakamura to make it 3-1.
Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada scored in the 81st minute to set up a tense finish, but Lyon held on to claim all three points.
The victory strengthens Lyon’s campaign in the Europa League, while Nuamah’s goal marks an important contribution following his return from injury.
Lyon will next face Nice in Ligue 1 on October 18.
