Ernest Nuamah scores as Lyon beat Crystal Palace

[caption id="attachment_1356772" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Lyon's Ghanaian forward #07 Ernest Nuamah celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League, league phase matchday 2, football match between Olympique Lyonnais and Crystal Palace at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, on October 15, 2026. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP via Getty Images)[/caption]Ghanaian midfielder Ernest Nuamah was on target as Olympique Lyonnais secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night.The French side claimed all three points at the Groupama Stadium on October 15, with Nuamah finding the net in first-half stoppage time to strengthen Lyons advantage.Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso opened the scoring in the eighth minute, reacting quickest inside the penalty area to convert following a corner kick.Nuamah then doubled the hosts lead in the 45th minute, finishing a delivery from Japanese winger Keito Nakamura with a left-footed effort into the bottom corner.Crystal Palace responded five minutes after the restart when Yeremy Pino pulled one back, converting Adam Whartons through ball to reduce the deficit.Lyon restored their two-goal cushion in the 76th minute through substitute Pavel ulc, who finished Nakamuras assist to make it 3-1.Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada scored in the 81st minute to set up a tense finale, but Lyon held on to secure victory.Lyon will now turn their attention to domestic action when they face Nice in Ligue 1 on October 18.