Lyon scored twice in the last 17 minutes to deny Fiorentina the win in a lively 2-2 draw at the Stade Gerland in France.

Italian international striker Alberto Gilardino put the Viola two goals ahead by half time with two headers. Things were going the Viola’s way before Lyon made a staggering comeback, with Frederic Piquionne scoring for the French champions. The talented Karim Benzema finished off the revival by blasting a deflected shot into the back off the net in the 86th minute. Thus both teams shared a point each, beginning this years competition in entertaining fashion.

Peter Pedroncelli - footballitaliano.org