# Penalty Shootout: Lyon's Ligue 1 Match vs Nice, and Lacazette Scores the Winner
The Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Nice was a thrilling encounter, with both teams pushing hard for a win. The game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, setting the stage for a dramatic penalty shootout. The tension was palpable as the players prepared to take their decisive spot kicks.
The shootout began with Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette stepping up first. Known for his composure on the pitch, Lacazette’s confidence shone through as he duly converted his penalty, giving Lyon a 1-0 lead. Nice responded with their star striker, Khéphren Thuram, who also scored confidently. The score was now 1-1, and the shootout was on the edge of extra time.
As the clock ticked down, both teams’ strikers stepped forward again. Lyon’s Moussa Dembele and Nice’s Gaëtan Laborde took their chances, with Dembele slotting home to give Lyon a 2-1 lead. However, Nice’s Terem Moffi brought the game back to 2-2 with a well-taken penalty.
The shootout was now down to the last kicker. Lacazette, ever the hero, stepped up and scored the decisive penalty, sending the Lyon faithful into raptures. The final score was 3-2 in favor of Lyon, and Lacazette was once again the hero.
This win highlighted Lacazette’s importance to Lyon’s campaign, as his clinical finishing and composure under pressure proved crucial. The match was a testament to his ability to rise to the occasion and deliver when it matters most.
In the end, the penalty shootout provided a dramatic conclusion to a thrilling encounter, and Lacazette’s winning penalty will be remembered as a key moment in Lyon’s season.