# Lyon Draw 1-1 with Nice, Lacazette Scores Penalty

On Wednesday night, Lyon secured a thrilling 1-1 draw against Nice in the French Ligue 1 match at the Stade de France. The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams showing impressive performances and moments of brilliance.

### First Half: Equalizer from Lacazette

The opening goal of the match came just after half-time when Lyon's forward Kylian Mbappé set up Anthony Martial for his first league goal since joining from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. However, it wasn't enough to secure victory as Nice responded quickly.

### Second Half: Penalty Shootout

In the second half, the score remained tied at 1-1. Both sides were on the front foot, creating chances but unable to break through. As the match entered extra time, the pressure intensified.

### Penalties: A Crucial Moment

With the clock ticking down, Lyon faced a penalty shootout. In the shootout, Lyon's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made several key saves, including one crucial save that denied Nice's striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

However, Nice's goalkeeper Thomas Lemar managed to convert the first spot kick, putting his team ahead. Despite this setback, Lyon had a chance to tie the match in the next round, but their penalty taker failed to convert.

### Final Score: Lyon 1-1 Nice

After two rounds of penalties, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Both teams had shown resilience and skill throughout the match, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next encounter between these two top-tier clubs.

### Conclusion

This draw leaves Lyon in 6th place in the table, while Nice remains in 7th. The game showcased the high level of competition in Ligue 1 and highlighted the importance of close matches and penalties. With the upcoming fixtures, both teams will need to be focused and prepared for any challenge they may face.