PARIS:

Troubled former giants Lyon beat Angers 1-0 in Friday's Ligue 1 opening game to climb level on points with Paris Saint Germain, who lead only on goal difference.

two months ago before a reprieve on appeal, Lyon won their first three matches, lost to Rennes in the last round, but bounced back on Friday with a dominant but narrow win.

Champions PSG remain top but have a tricky away game at Marseille on Sunday, while Lille on 10 points could surplant the European champions, if only briefly, with a victory awayt to Lens a day earlier.

American midfielder Tanner Tessmann broke the deadlock for Lyon on 65 minutes when a corner was poorly cleared, clipping the ball home from the six yard line.

Lyon dominated the game and should have been further ahead before two late saves from their

See Full Page