Top 14 Highlights - Perpignan vs Lyon

Lyon held on for a 22-16 away win over Perpignan in round 3 of the French Top 14. Lyon opened the scoring with an early try, but Perpignan pulled three points back with a penalty. The sides traded late penalties just before the break as Lyon went into halftime 10-6 in front. A Lyon penalty early in the second half extended the visitors lead to seven points, but Perpignan hit back with their first try to level matters at 13-13. A Perpignan penalty edged the hosts in front, but the lead did not last long as a Lyon penalty cancelled it out, 16-16 heading into the final quarter. Momentum swung in Lyons favour as they slotted a further two penalties to lead by six points with under ten minutes remaining. The finish was intense and thrilling as Perpignan laid siege to the Lyon line, but the hosts could not get over as Lyon clung on for the victory.