Super Eagles forward Moses Simon continued his impressive form since returning from injury, playing a pivotal role in Nantes’ 1-1 draw against Lyon in a Ligue 1 clash at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.
Simon provided a crucial assist for Egyptian forward Mostafa Mohammed, whose late goal secured a vital point for the home side.
Nantes, have endured a challenging season and needed a strong performance against Lyon to boost their fight against relegation.
However, the visitors took an early lead in the 10th minute when Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah found the back of the net, asserting Lyon’s dominance in the opening stages.
Despite creating several chances, Nantes couldn’t capitalize in the first half.
Their persistence finally paid off in the dying moments of the game when Simon delivered a precise assist for Mohammed to level the score.
Simon’s contribution was vital as Nantes avoided defeat in a crucial fixture.
The assist marked Simon’s sixth of the campaign, adding to his tally of five goals this season.
His contributions have been instrumental in keeping Nantes’ survival hopes alive.
Moses Simon vs. Lyon in numbers
Simon’s influence throughout the match was evident.
Playing the full 90 minutes, he had 55 touches and completed 15 of 21 passes, with a 71 percent success rate.
He also created one big chance and delivered one key pass, underlining his creativity in attack.
Although he attempted 13 crosses, only two found their mark.
His dribbling efforts saw him succeed in two of five attempts, while he won seven of his 12 ground duels.
