Lyon Edge Past Nice with 1-0 Win; Lacazette Nets Penalty, Secures Clean Sheet.
Lyon have secured their place in the Coupe de France final after defeating Nice by a single goal at the Stade de Gerland in Lyon on Tuesday evening.
The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 27,500 and saw both teams play well throughout the game but it was Lyon who came out victorious thanks to a penalty from Antoine Griezmann.
Nice created chances early on but could not find the back of the net, while Lyon were also creating opportunities but were unable to convert them.
It was only until the 48th minute when Griezmann stepped up to take the spot-kick and sent the ball into the top corner of the net to give Lyon the lead.
Nice tried to come back into the game but could not find a way past Lyon's goalkeeper Anthony Lopes.
The win means that Lyon will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Marseille in the final next weekend, while Nice will be disappointed with their defeat.
Antoine Griezmann's penalty was a crucial moment in the match as it gave Lyon the lead and set them on their way to victory. The French striker has been in great form this season and his goals have helped Lyon secure their place in the final.
Overall, it was a great performance from Lyon and they deserve credit for securing their place in the final. It will be interesting to see how they fare against either PSG or Marseille in the final, but for now, they can celebrate their victory.
