Lyon twice loses lead in 4-2 defeat away to Dijon


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PARIS (AP) — Alexandre Lacazette's sixth goal in three games was not enough as Lyon lost at Dijon 4-2 in the French league on Saturday, allowing Guingamp to move provisionally top after winning at promoted Nancy 2-0.

Guingamp scored in the second half through midfielders Moustapha Diallo and veteran Thibault Giresse. The win moved the Brittany side ahead of Nice on goal difference after Nice drew at home to Lille 1-1.

But defending champion Paris Saint-Germain can move two points clear at the top if it wins at Monaco on Sunday.

Earlier Saturday, Lyon twice wasted the lead.

Lyon scored in the 20th minute through midfielder Corentin Tolisso, and Dijon equalized four minutes later through midfielder Frederic Sammaritano's penalty.

Lacazette put Lyon back ahead after swapping passes with forward Nabil Fekir, only for Dijon forward Julio Tavares to level on the stroke of halftime.

Midfielder Dylan Bahamboula made it 3-2 and, with Lyon pressing for an equalizer, midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou wrapped up Dijon's win in the 87th.

In other matches, it was: Caen 2, Bastia 0; Metz 2, Angers 0, and Montpellier 1, Rennes 1.

Bordeaux faces Nantes and Saint-Etienne takes on Toulouse in Sunday's other matches.

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