Lyon Secure Clean Sheet in Victory Over Nice With Lacazette's Penalty

In a thrilling encounter between Lyon and Nice, the French champions secured their first clean sheet of the season with a penalty shootout victory. The match was a high-octane affair as both teams put on a show of skill and determination.

The game began with both teams trying to establish dominance, but it wasn't until the 18th minute that Lyon managed to break the deadlock. A well-placed cross from Memphis Depay found Bertrand Traoré at the back post, who headed the ball into the net to give his side the lead.

However, Nice refused to lie down and responded quickly with a goal of their own. A long-range shot from Florian Thauvin gave the visitors hope of levelling things up before half-time.

As the second half progressed, the tempo of the game remained high, with both sides creating chances but failing to find the back of the net. It wasn't until the 75th minute when Lyon finally broke through. A corner kick from Lucas Tousart found Lacazette unmarked at the back post, who slotted home the equalizer to keep the scoreline at 1-1.

The tension mounted in the remaining minutes of regulation time, with both teams showing great resilience and determination. However, it was Lyon who eventually took the lead in extra time. A free-kick from Nabil Fekir was expertly delivered by Raphael Varane, and Lacazette nodded the ball into the net to hand his team the lead.

Despite the pressure from Nice, Lyon held onto their advantage and went on to win the match thanks to a penalty shootout. Lacazette's spot-kick proved decisive as he converted the final penalty of the shoot-out, sending Lyon through to the next round of the competition.

Overall, this was a fantastic display of football from both teams. Lyon will be delighted with their victory, while Nice will take heart from their performance, knowing they can compete with the best in the league.