Ily Edge Past Wycombe Wanderers In Thrilling Lyon Friendly

L'Équipe Royale d'Ily hosted Wycombe Wanderers at Jardin Royale on 31 October 2025, kicking off at 1:00pm in a lively friendly encounter that ended 4-2 in favour of the home side. The match provided an entertaining spectacle with early goals and tactical substitutions shaping the outcome over 90 minutes plus added time.

L'Équipe Royale d'Ily lined up in a 3-3-3-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back with Takehiro Tomiyasu on the right, Kim Soo Jin centrally, and Ian Mei on the left. The midfield trio consisted of Delfina Lombardi on the right, Sana Jee centrally, and Jia Li Shenyu on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting the attack. Ahead of them, Caio Matheus operated as the right attacking midfielder, Delfina Gonzales in the central attacking midfield role, and Malcolm Ebiowei on the left attacking midfield, all feeding the lone striker Pedro Jiménez. This setup was designed to balance defensive solidity with attacking fluidity, expecting the wide midfielders and attacking midfielders to create chances and support Jiménez up front. On the bench, Bojan Pajovic and Pépé Bonnet Kapambu awaited their chance to influence the game.

The match burst into life immediately as Wycombe Wanderers stunned the home crowd by taking the lead inside the first minute. This early goal put L'Équipe Royale d'Ily on the back foot but also set the tone for an open and attacking contest. Responding with determination, Jia Li Shenyu levelled the scores in the 10th minute, showcasing his ability to influence the game from the left midfield position.

Momentum swung further in Ily’s favour when Pedro Jiménez put them ahead in the 20th minute, finishing clinically after a clever assist from Delfina Gonzales in the attacking midfield role. The striker doubled his tally just eight minutes later, capitalising on a well-delivered corner from right defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, who demonstrated his attacking threat from set-pieces. By the time the half-time whistle blew at 45 minutes, L'Équipe Royale d'Ily led 3-1, having turned the game around with effective attacking play and solid defensive organisation.

The second half saw tactical changes early on as Bojan Pajovic replaced Ian Mei at left defender in the 49th minute, aiming to refresh the defensive line. Further change came in the 57th minute when Pépé Bonnet Kapambu came on for goalkeeper Marco Molla, signalling a tactical shift in goalkeeping duties.

Wycombe Wanderers refused to lie down and pulled a goal back in the 59th minute, with a right-footed finish that tested the new goalkeeper. However, L'Équipe Royale d'Ily restored their two-goal cushion late in the match when Caio Matheus, the right attacking midfielder, scored in the 81st minute after a precise assist from Jia Li Shenyu. This goal effectively sealed the victory and highlighted the creative partnership between the left midfielder and right attacking midfielder.

Jia Li Shenyu’s influential performance from the left midfield earned him the Player of the Match accolade, having contributed a goal and an assist while consistently driving his team forward. The 3-3-3-1 formation proved effective in balancing defensive duties and attacking flair, with key contributions from defenders like Tomiyasu and midfielders who linked play seamlessly.

In the end, L'Équipe Royale d'Ily secured a hard-fought 4-2 win over Wycombe Wanderers in a friendly that showcased attacking intent, tactical adjustments, and individual brilliance at Jardin Royale.