Lyon Triumphs Over Ajaccio in Ligue 1 Round 7 with Lacazette's First Goal

In another thrilling matchday in the Ligue 1, Lyon secured all three points against Ajaccio at the Stade de Gerland on Sunday evening. The French giants put up a dominant display to record their seventh victory of the season and maintain their position as one of the top teams in the league.

The match began with Lyon taking control of the proceedings early on. A series of long-range shots from the likes of Memphis Depay and Nabil Fekir threatened to unsettle Ajaccio's defense but they held firm. Lyon then found their first real chance of the game when Anthony Martial fired wide from distance in the 24th minute.

However, it was Lyon who took the lead in the 56th minute through Antoine Griezmann. The French forward received a pass from Memphis Depay and calmly slotted home past Ajaccio goalkeeper Mathias Caeser. The goal was a testament to Lyon's clinical finishing and the quality of their attacking players.

Ajaccio responded well to losing their opening goal and were creating chances of their own in the second half. However, it was Lyon who sealed the win in the 88th minute through Moussa Dembélé. The Frenchman ran onto a through ball from Memphis Depay and volleyed home to give his side a comfortable lead.

Overall, Lyon's victory was a deserved one given their dominance throughout the match. They showed excellent teamwork and individual skill to secure all three points and keep their slim title hopes alive. Meanwhile, Ajaccio will be disappointed by their defeat and will need to improve if they want to compete for European football next season.