Olympique Lyonnais secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Montpellier on Sunday, but a production choice by broadcaster DAZN left many Lyon supporters frustrated.
Ernest Nuamah’s goal in the 50th minute was not captured in full view, sparking criticism from fans who felt the moment was poorly filmed.
A questionable production decision
As Nuamah struck the ball, DAZN’s broadcast focused on a close-up of the Ghanaian forward rather than following the trajectory of the shot.
This angle left viewers unable to clearly see the ball hitting the back of the net, giving the impression of a slow-motion replay rather than a live-action goal.
With ongoing concerns over DAZN’s service, particularly regarding subscription costs, the decision added to growing discontent among viewers.
Many fans took to social media to voice their frustrations, questioning whether the director had made an error in choosing that particular angle.
Expert weighs in
To assess whether the decision was a genuine mistake, L’Équipe consulted Jean-Jacques Amsellem, a veteran football director in France.
It’s not a clear mistake either, Amsellem explained. The side camera was used, and you can still see the ball going in.
Sometimes you linger a second or two too long, but it’s not a huge error.
Upon reviewing the footage again, he stood by his opinion.
No, it’s fine! People on social media just like to complain. Their team won 4-1, so what’s the big deal?
Was the close-up justified?
While Amsellem did not consider it a major broadcasting blunder, he acknowledged that a close-up at that specific moment was not ideal.
It’s not recommended, but it’s not a glaring mistake.
It’s not like you watch it and think, ‘Wow, they completely missed the goal.
In the end, while some Lyon fans were left disappointed by the broadcast choice, it did little to overshadow a dominant win for OL.
As for Nuamah, he may have scored an important goal—but for many viewers, it remained unseen in real time.
