The visitors recover the ball off their line out, and go on the attack in the home side's 22.

Stade Francais respond quickly and go on the attack. Off their line out they use the rolling maul, but are bundled into touch by Lyon's defense.

Blood substitution.

TRY! Lyon take the lead for the first time in this game! The home side's attack has become stronger each time they attempt to break the visitor's defensive line. Mosese Ratuvou claims his second try of the game, and Porical successfully adds the extras to make the score 12-6.

Lyon go on the attack and finally break through the Parisian's 22.

An explosive start to the half by both sides. These opening few minutes have been back and forth with long phases of play coming from both teams.

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HALF TIME! We've reached half time here at the Matmut Stadium and it's the visitors that are in the lead. A kick from the tee and a drop goal by Morne Steyn has put the visitors in front, but a try by Ratuvou has brought Lyon to within a point. As the half progressed, Stade Francais began to struggle. This was evident as Steyn kicked out in frustration, resulting in the visitors out half being shown a red card. The Parisians must now survive the second half with 14 men. This is set to be a very interesting second half of rugby. Stay tuned for live updates.

Lyon steal the ball and go on the counter attack. The Parisians will hope to see out the last few minutes of this half without conceding.

Stade Francais clearly becoming frustrated with the lack of possession as the half has progressed, resulting in a red card being shown to Steyn for kicking Ratuvou at the breakdown.