Lyonnais beat Ajaccios in dramatic match with goals from Giroud & Lacazette, young Brazilian midfielder also scoring.

In a thrilling encounter between Lyon and Ajaccio on Sunday evening, the home side emerged victorious in a game that was decided by a pair of stunning goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The result saw Lyon move up to second place in Ligue 1, just one point behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

The match began with both teams showing their attacking prowess, with Lyon creating numerous chances but failing to convert them into goals. However, it was Ajaccio who broke the deadlock first through a well-taken goal from Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Barbosa.

Despite trailing 1-0 at half-time, Lyon came out firing in the second half and were soon level thanks to a stunning strike from Alexandre Lacazette. The French striker showed his class once again as he headed home a cross from Anthony Martial, sending the crowd into raptures.

Just before full-time, the drama continued when Giroud scored a late equaliser for Lyon, capitalising on a defensive mistake by Ajaccio. The goal ensured that the match would go down to extra time, and it was the visitors who ultimately took advantage.

With the match tied 2-2 after extra time, the two teams went to penalties, with both teams missing their spot-kicks. It was then that Giroud stepped up and converted his penalty to send Lyon through to the next round of the Coupe de France.

The victory is a major boost for Lyon, who have been struggling with injuries this season. It's also a morale booster for the team, which has been under pressure following their poor run of form in recent weeks.

Overall, it was a thrilling match that showcased the quality of both teams. Lyon's young stars such as Lacazette and Aubameyang shone brightly, while Ajaccio showed some promising signs in the absence of injured star player Dami N'Doye. The match will be remembered as one of the most dramatic games of the season so far.