Champions League: Lyon Wins Again, 1-0

Today, on Toussaint, Lyon defeated Kiev in sub-zero weather (no, actually, it wasn't nearly that cold, but the chill factor made it feel that way), 1-0 in a largely uninspiring match full of Lyon errors and missed opportunities.

Time after time, Lyon took possession of the ball and excellent assertive play by midfielder Tiago and defensive player Abidal helped keep Kiev in check for most of the game (like in the Nancy game there were few shots against Lyon).

Kiev played as hard as it could but they were no match for the highly disciplined Lyon team playing in front of a sold-out stadium tonight. Lyon is already playing on a higher level but they need to maintain it throughout the winter, as they always bomb out in the final rounds.

Today I even wore my Lyon scarf to the game to show my support and blend in with the fans. A friend from my class met me before the game and at halftime to debrief and said that he was having a good time (although, he emphasized, "the fans are tame compared to those in Marseilles.")