Welcome to LIVE text coverage of the Champions League last 16 first leg between Lyon and APOEL Nicosia at the Stade Gerland.

Brilliant defending! Paulo Jorge makes a stunning last-ditch challenge to clear off the line as Ederson rounds Chiotis and slides a precise shot towards the corner of the empty net!

The second half is underway at the Stade de Gerland, and Lyon are immediately back on the ball.

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It's goalless at half-time as the players leave the field, and Lyon are left frustrated with APOEL having defended stoutly and repelled their hosts at every turn. The visitors will be delighted.

Lyon clear away a second corner in quick succession, and APOEL are ending this first half very well.

Helder Sousa wins a corner for the visitors with a pacey run down the left, and that's good play from the midfielder.

Cris sweeps up again for Lyon at the back, and he is looking very assured as the visitors progress up the field.

The Cypriot champions allowed their opponents more shots on target against them (43) than any of the other teams who made the Last 16.

Lisandro twists and turns on the edge of the APOEL box, but he is crowded out and unable to get a shot away!

APOEL have only lost one of their last eight Champions League games, but have drawn five of the other seven.

What a save from Chiotis! Lacazette drills a fierce shot which looks destined for the top corner of the net, but Chiotis saves at full stretch!

Bastos and Cissokho exchange passes outwide, and the hosts Lyon dictate the play.

Cris sweeps up superbly at the back for Lyon as he breaks up the play and proceeds to release Cissokho.

APOEL keep the ball on halfway, before Sousa is fouled from behind by Gonalons, and the visitors have a free kick.

Kallstrom whips a deep delivery into the penalty area, but Gonalons is unable to get on the end of the cross.

Cissokho makes good ground before attempting to a rather rash shot from range, and APOEL clear the ball away.

Bastos makes a fine run with a slick one-two, but proceeds to shoot tamely straight at Chiotis.

Lyon keep the ball with consummate ease in their half, and the home fans are urging their side forward.

What a chance for Lacazette, who jinks inside two challenges on the edge of the APOEL box, but blasts a wild shot over the crossbar with just Chiotis to beat!

Kallstrom picks up the ball deep and spreads the play for Lyon, and he is instrumental from midfield.

APOEL enjoy a good period of possession now as the side all in yellow keep the ball in the Lyon half with real composure.