The 12th day of Ligue 1 concluded this Sunday with an important victory for Nice at the Allianz Riviera against Strasbourg (2-1).
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It’s over
Final whistle at the Allianz Riviera, Nice offers itself an eighth match without defeat in Ligue 1 and above all a victory which allows them to enter the Top 5 with 20 points.
Petrovic releases a new reflex save (90+3)
New counter from Nice, Guesand on the right serves Laborde full axis who hits from point blank range, Petrovic pulls out another high class save to maintain hope.
Petrovic’s parade after a long race (90+2)
Strasbourg had a corner and their goalkeeper Petrovic went up. But Bulka quickly caught the ball and quickly threw it back at Bard. The Nice defender went up the whole field before trying his luck in the last meters, Petrovic, having returned, made a decisive save.
The fleeing center of Laborde (90+1)
In a small space, Rosario finds Laborde unhinged who wants to find Bouanani. His center at ground level is too long, his partner lets him slip into touch.
4 more minutes
The referee announces 4 minutes of added time in this match.
Bouanani makes his entry (87th)
Badredine Bouanani is probably the last change for Franck Haise, he replaces Mohamed-Ali Cho.
Bakwa’s blocked strike (85th)
She almost cheated on Bulka. This long shot from Dylan Bakwa, blocked by several Aiglons, caught Bulka on the wrong foot. Fortunately for the Polish goalkeeper, the ball was not on target.
Sebas already in sight (80th)
He comes back and already shows himself. Served full axis, he infiltrates the right space and triggers a strike from 20 meters. Bard again diverts it for a corner.
Change for Strasbourg (78th)
The blow did nothing, Félix Lemaréchal gave way to Jérémy Sebas.
Rosario is warned, free kick to follow (77th)
Failed tackle by Rosario on Felix Lemarechal in the final meters. The Nice midfielder is warned and Strasbourg recovers a good free kick.
Laborde and Ndombélé make their entry (73rd)
Two changes for Franck Haise, Sofiane Diop and Jeremie Boga give way to Laborde and Ndombélé.
Mara dribbles but misses (71st)
Launched from deep, Sekou Mara dribbles past Bulka but does not find the target when finishing. Finally the referee signals him offside.
Bakwa tente sa chance (66e)
Against masterfully led by the new entrant Sékou Mara. Bakwa is found on the right wing and shoots with his left foot, but his shot is blocked by Bard.
After his blunder, Sylla gives up his place (64th)
Furious, Abakar Sylla gives way to Sekou Mara.
The monumental error of Sylla who scores in his goals (61st, 2-1)
The irreparable. Abakar SYlla impeccable so far scored a gag goal in his net. Guessand is sought by Diop behind the defense, Sylla gets ahead of him but pulls back without warning his goalkeeper who is beaten.
Strasbourg moves forward (57th)
Moreira crosses at the far post for Bakwa, scrambles in the air, Bulka cleans up and grabs the ball.
Bard equalizes for Nice (53rd)
Nice was much better since returning from the locker room. Served by a nice deep pass from Diop, the entire Racing defense is taken and Melvin Bard wins his one on one against Petrovic.
Guessand collapses in the area (52nd)
The duel between Guessand and Sylla rages, the OGC Nice winger collapses in the area but the referee considers that Sylla is playing the ball.
Sylla takes over Guessand (49th)
Guessand is found deep and tries to pass Sylla, but the Strasbourg defender remains solid to push back for a corner.
The returning center of Boudaoui (46th)
Boudaoui accelerates into the Racing area and looks for Boga at the far post. The ball is too long for Boga who cannot bring it down.
Here we go again
Kick-off of the second half at the Allianz Riviera given by the Aiglons.
It’s the break
After 45 minutes of false constant rhythm, Nice and Strasbourg returned to the locker rooms under the whistles of an almost empty stadium. The Aiglons are trailing on home soil after a goal from Dylan Bakwa at the start of the match. It will take less technical waste in the second half to hope to get back together.
Dante is warned (45+5)
Dante is the first player to receive a yellow card in this match after a delayed tackle on Mwanga.
Guessand’s head (45+2)
Again Cho in the center and Guessand at reception. This time, the former Nantes man’s head passes over Petrovic’s cages.
Bakwa stopped by Bard (45+1)
Strasbourg’s lightning counter could have hurt Nice, fortunately, Melvin Bard, well placed, did not throw himself and took over the Racing winger before clearing the ball.
The pace drops again (45th)
As since the start of the match, a few accelerations and dangerous set pieces then nothing. The Aiglons rotate to tire their opponents.
Sylla’s big intervention (41st)
Cho overwhelms everyone on the right before crossing at ground level for Guessand but the Nice striker cannot push the ball into the net because of Sylla’s sharp return.
Bard’s recovery (38th)
On another free kick from Diop, headed by the Strasbourg defense, Melvin Bard volleyed from outside the area. His shot goes over Petrovic’s bar.
Diop’s free kick into the wall (35th)
Well placed this free kick at 25 meters full axis, but Sofiane Diop sees his brushed shot pushed back by the wall.
Nice keeps the ball (31st)
As since the start of the match, the locals have the ball but do nothing with it. Strasbourg is attentive behind and restarts cleanly.
Doukouré is out (26th)
First change for Strasbourg, Ismaël Doukouré had to give way to Mwanga.
Doukouré is affected (23rd)
A hard blow for Strasbourg, Ismaël Doukouré remained on the ground after contact and would have to give up his place.
The Nice reaction (21st)
Nice did not lower their heads and created a triple opportunity on Petrovic’s cage. A series of crosses and blocked strikes concluded by Rosario who narrowly missed the target.
Strasbourg opens the scoring (18th, 0-1)
High-paying pressing from Racing which stifles the Niçois on the restart. Felix Lemarechal in the last meters serves Dylan Bakwa who perfectly adjusts Bulka.
Sterile Nice in an empty stadium (15th)
Like an almost empty stadium, it is difficult to get into this meeting which has been immersed for many minutes in a false rhythm. The Aiglons created chances but did not appear sharp in the final gesture.
Ali-Cho all in power (11th)
Launched on the right and squeezed closely by Wiley, Mohamed Ali-Cho with the ball refocused while resisting the return of the defenders before unleashing a beautiful strike. Too axial, Petrovic captures it without problem.
Nice turns (8th)
Nice build slowly and rotate behind to make Strasbourg run. The pace of the match has dropped.
The center of Guessand (4th)
Rapid attack from Nice which quickly projects itself in front. Evan Guessand crosses strong on the left, Diop is too short. Strasbourg will revive.
Bulka in the air (2nd)
On Racing’s first corner, Bulka jumps higher than the Strasbourg attackers and grabs the ball in the air.
It’s gone
Strasbourg kicks off on the Allianz Riviera pitch.
Nice aims for the Top 5, Strasbourg wants to raise its head
With OL’s draw in Reims, if successful, Nice (8th) would take 5th place in the ranking. Strasbourg (11th) wants to get out of its series of two consecutive defeats and can take 10th place in the TFC with a success.
The Strasbourg team
As is often the case, Liam Rosenior trusts his young talents. Nanasi, Bakwa, Moreira and Guela Doué are starters.
The Aiglons XI
Nice plays in 3-4-3 with a Dante, Bard and Bombito hinge. In front, it is the trio Guessand, Ali-Cho and Boga who are established.
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