**Lyon Draws 1-1 with Nice: Lacazette Scores Penalty to Share Points**
In a thrilling match that saw both teams vying for a share of the points in Ligue 1, Lyon and Nice drew 1-1 on Sunday afternoon at the Stade de Gerland. The game was played in front of a packed crowd of over 65,000 fans, who were treated to a high-scoring affair from start to finish.
The match began with both teams displaying their attacking prowess. Lyon's defense held firm against Nice's relentless pressure, but it wasn't long before Nice found the back of the net. In the 22nd minute, Antoine Griezmann delivered a pinpoint cross into the box, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang headed home the goal for Lyon. However, just as Lyon thought they had secured victory, Nice equalized moments later.
Nicolas Pépé scored a stunning free-kick from the left side of the penalty area, sending the ball soaring past goalkeeper Romain Perrin and into the top corner of the net. The scoreline remained tied at 1-1, leaving both sides frustrated and eager for more.
The second half saw Lyon continue to press for an equalizer, while Nice tried to maintain their lead. In the 74th minute, Lyon finally broke through. Kylian Mbappé curled a beautiful right-footed shot from the edge of the box, which deflected off the post and fell to substitute Étienne Capoue to score the equalizer for Lyon. The game was now level, and both teams entered the final minutes determined to secure a point.
As the clock ticked down, both players took penalties. In the 90th minute, Lyon's Lucas Hernández stepped up to take his spot kick. Despite being under pressure from Nice's defenders, Hernandez hit the target, giving Lyon the advantage. In the 91st minute, Nice's Alexis Sanchez faced the same situation. He missed the spot kick, allowing Lyon to claim a hard-fought draw.
With the match ending in a tie, both teams shared the points, leaving them tied on 16 points in Ligue 1. The result will likely be disappointing for both Lyon and Nice, but it remains a testament to the intensity and passion of French football. Both teams will need to improve their performances if they hope to stay competitive in this league.