**Lyon Narrowly Beats Nice 1-0: Lacazette Scores Penalty and Secures Clean Sheet**

In a thrilling match that showcased the prowess of Lyon's defense and goal-scoring prowess, Lyon narrowly defeated Nice 1-0 in the French Ligue 2 on Sunday evening. The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams showing equal determination to secure a victory.

The match started with Lyon taking control early on. The visitors, who had been looking for their first win in five matches, were unable to break down Lyon's well-organized defense. However, it wasn't long before Lyon's defensive solidity paid off when they managed to create a scoring opportunity.

As the half progressed, Lyon's star striker, Kylian Mbappé, came onto the pitch. His presence immediately lifted the spirits of his teammates and set the tone for the rest of the game. But it was not until the second half that Lyon finally broke through the Nice defense.

Mbappé, playing as a forward, found himself in space in the penalty area after being played into position by his team-mates. He took the spot kick with confidence, but Nice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made an excellent save to keep the score level at 0-0.

Just moments later, Lyon's defense sealed the deal. A corner kick from the right wing was headed back into the box, where a quick clearance by Nice defender Victor Hugo put the ball out of play. Just as the ball appeared to be going out of bounds, Lyon midfielder N'Golo Kanté picked it up and fired a shot into the net, securing the win for Lyon.

Kylian Mbappé, who scored the only goal of the match, expressed his joy in winning the game. "I'm really happy to have scored the winner," he said. "We worked hard all season, and this is our reward."

Lyon's performance against Nice was a testament to their defensive strength and their ability to capitalize on opportunities when they get them. The loss for Nice was another blow to their hopes of finishing in the top four of the league table, leaving them with two games left to play.

This victory also boosts Lyon's morale and puts them one step closer to the championship. With Mbappé continuing to shine, Lyon looks like a strong contender for the title next season.