LYON: Memphis Depay scored a hat trick including two penalties as Champions League semifinalist Lyon began the new French season with a 4-1 victory over Dijon on Friday (Saturday in Manila). Dutch forward Depay bagged his first Ligue 1 goals since December, having missed the coronavirus-shortened second half of last season after rupturing knee ligaments just before Christmas. Senegal goalkeeper Gomis produced a magnificent save to deny Depay his hat-trick on the hour as Lyon continued to attack freely. Marseille’s planned opener against Saint-Etienne last Friday was postponed after five players tested positive for Covid-19. Title holders PSG’s scheduled game at Lens on Saturday has been pushed back to September 10 following their run to the final of the Champions League in Lisbon.

Source: Manila Times August 29, 2020 23:37 UTC