Still invincible, Nice wins and temporarily takes the leadership position
Dangerous in the first period then laborious in the second act, Nice finally overcame Clermont thanks to the goal of the opportunist Hicham Boudaoui (0-1, 75th). Francesco Farioli’s players messed up a lot, like Gaëtan Laborde (a post and a missed penalty). It’s still a superb operation at the end for the Aiglons, who put pressure on Monaco and temporarily take the lead in the Championship.
Time is running out against Clermont
The locals lay siege to the opposing area but it seemed a little late. The Niçois hold on and repel all the centers.
Additional time
A minimum of four more minutes are announced, this end of the match is undecided.
Keïta a hair away from equalizing!!
Corner for Clermont who pushes, it’s hit by Boutobba. Dante pushes back with his head into the axis, where Keita controls and unleashes a violent shot which grazes the post of Bulka, who was beaten!!
Several more changes
With a new addition to the pros among the Niçois: the young Louchet (20 years old) enters in place of Boga. On the Clermont side, Kyei and Zeffane support Nicholson and Konaté.
A little danger in the Nice area
Boutobba is shifted to the right and manages to straighten his cross. The ball is slightly deflected by a Nice player, which benefits Nicholson whose head is not supported enough.
New change for Clermont
Boutobba took Gastien’s place in the CF63 midfielder, who is always chasing the score at home.
Boga’s missile!!
The Perraud-Boga duo still makes the Auvergne defense dizzy on the left. The center of the first is too deep, but on the following action, the second arms a powerful shot that Diaw repels with a dive!!
Incredible goal situation for Nice!!!
The Aiglons are still wondering how this ball didn’t come in!! From a corner, it’s first Moffi who puts his head in but sees Diaw slow the ball. Gastien clears on his line… and on Dante, the ball still does not go in with Diaw who this time catches it under his crossbar!!!
Double change for Clermont
Pascal Gastien reacts in the wake of this conceded opening score: Cham and Gonalons are replaced by Rashani and Keïta.
BUUUUT FROM BOUDAOUI, 0-1 FOR NICE!!!
The Aiglons finally find the fault thanks to their Algerian environment!!! Todibo extends left towards Boga, who shifts Perraud. The full-back’s center is in the right area towards the far post, where Boudaoui emerges to finish in front of goal!!
Nicholson misses his recovery!
How well this delivery from Magnin was felt! Found on a cross, the local number 7 serves his attacker with one touch, who in turn takes over without control. His attempt in the area is a little missed, Bulka can catch this hot ball!
Double change, for Nice again
Farioli feels that his team needs a new lease of life and launches two new players: Thuram and Baldé replace Guessand and Sanson.
Stat’
Nice remains on 12 matches without defeat in Ligue 1 (7 wins, 5 draws), but has not had a better run since May-October 2016 (13).
Nice regains a little control
More on restraint in this second act, the Niçois seek to regain confidence and gradually approach the Diaw surface. It still lacks a little precision in the last 30 meters to be dangerous.
Yellow card for Sanson
It was the Nice midfielder’s turn to be warned, he roughly held Gonalons not far from his surface.
Yellow card for Perraud
The first warning of the game is for the new entrant from Nice, who sacrificed himself to prevent Cham’s counterattack. The Clermontois was racing behind him.
New change for Nice
Not successful in the first period, Laborde gives way to Moffi, who takes the lead. Guessand slides to the right wing.
It’s Cham’s turn to take his chance!
Clermont no longer stops and still manages to project itself towards the Nice surface. Cham hits, fixes Ndayishimiye before arming a shot captured by Bulka after the rebound!
Konaté misses her shot
After the first, here is the second Clermont attempt straight away. Shifted to the right, Konaté moves back into the axis and takes his chance, his missed shot does not worry Bulka.
Nicholson attempts a distant lob, finally a Clermont shot
The Aiglons calmly rotate in midfield and the Clermont striker steals the ball from Dante’s feet. He sees Bulka’s advanced position and tries a lob with first intention, the first Auvergne shot of the game is off target.
Let’s go to the ground, the game stopped
The Clermont captain was quickly on the ground in this second half, hit in a duel with Guessand. The trainers intervene, Gonalons will be able to take his place again.
It’s back to Gabriel-Montpied!
A change to note at the break, on the Nice side: Bard gave way to Perraud at left-back.
The Aiglons and Laborde held in check at the break
Superior and little worried, Nice missed several opportunities to take the lead in this lively first period. Unhappy, Gaëtan Laborde first hit the post (10th) before missing his penalty (37th), obtained by Hicham Boudaoui. The Auvergnats suffered and failed to shoot, but still remain in the race.
Additional time
A little more minute to play on the pitch, the break will do good to the Clermontois, who have been feverish for a few minutes.
Sanson in check in the box!!
The Aiglons still have a huge situation! Bard recovers to the left and accelerates in his lane. His back cross is ideal for Sanson, who resumes without control but sees Caufriez intervene a few meters from his goal!!
Nice and Laborde not varnished
Dominant, the Aiglons are not rewarded for their efforts. After hitting the post, Laborde had a nice miss which could be costly at the end if Clermont reacts.
Laborde does not frame his penalty!!!
Gabriel-Montpied explodes with joy while the Nice striker wants to put too much power into his shot and hits it over the crossbar!! Clermont is doing well, Laborde blames himself for this missed golden opportunity.
Penalty for Nice!!!
Launched towards the surface by Rosario, Boudaoui is jostled by a slightly too aggressive Seidu. The Nice midfielder collapses and the referee does not hesitate for a single second!!!
Todibo not far from a hell of a goal!!!
What a superb attempt from the Nice defender, not attacked from 25 meters away. He does not hesitate to step forward to unleash a floating missile which leaves Diaw on the spot but passes a few centimeters from the top corner!!!
Boga’s firecracker
Nice regains its ability to be dangerous thanks to the liveliness of Boga. Hit in front of the left corner of the area, the Ivorian steps back onto his right foot and unleashes a powerful shot which goes wide.
Clermont gets bolder
Less in difficulty than at the start of the match, the Auvergnats gained confidence as the minutes passed, helped by the good footwork of Diaw, always ready to launch a partner with a precise long game.
Valorous return of Guessand
The Nice striker showed a lot of desire to chase the ball at Seidu’s feet very far. His tackle is clean on his opponent, the Aiglons recover the ball against Clermontois who have been sharper for a few minutes.
First situation for Clermont
Finally an opportunity for the Clermontois, with Allevinah who manages to overtake Laborde on the left. The center of the piston is not straightened enough towards Nicholson, Bulka grabs it.
Complicated first quarter of an hour for the CF63
The Nice system perfectly contains that of its opponent, and the Clermontois pistons are very rarely found in their corridor. The Auvergnats have all the difficulty in the world crossing the median line.
Laborde still threatening
Superb two-handed move between Boudaoui and Laborde, launched with a backheel towards the opposing area. The attacker hits from the right, but his blocked shot flies away.
The post for Laborde!!
The people of Nice are more and more dangerous and Laborde hits the mark! The attacker threw himself on this good cross from Boga, his attempt at a very tight angle came close to deceiving Diaw!!
Diaw closes the door in front of Guessand!
Guessand takes advantage of Seidu’s slide on this long ball from Rosario to find himself in a good position in the area. We need a good exit from the Clermont goalkeeper to closely counter the Nice striker’s attempt!
Stat’
Nice is the only team in the 5 major European championships to have not yet been led in 2023-24. OGCN could become the first team not to run behind the score during the first 10 days of a Ligue 1 season since Bordeaux in 1984-85 (12 days).
Nice puts its foot on the ball
The Aiglons were in control in these first minutes and forced the Auvergnats to defend in their last 40 meters. Without yet being able to find their attackers in a good position.
Seidu is already making an impact
First steep climb from Sanson on the left. The Nice midfielder projects towards the side of the opposing surface but comes up against the authoritarian intervention of Seidu.
Let’s go to Gabriel-Montpied!
It was the Niçois, in white, who kicked off this opening match of the 10th day of Ligue 1!
Kick-off is imminent!
The 22 players appeared on the pitch at Gabriel-Montpied, accompanied by the referee of the match, Jérémie Pignard.
Atal suspended 7 matches after his publication on the Israel-Gaza conflict
In the Nice news, there is also the Disciplinary Commission of the LFP which ruled on Thursday on the case of the Algerian full-back, who had relayed on social networks the video of a preacher who called for a “black day for the Jews” in the middle of the war between Israel and Hamas. Youcef Atal was suspended for 7 matches, his club decided not to appeal.
After Lyon, can the Auvergnats continue?
Clermont achieved a major success last Sunday on the turf of OL (1-2), a direct competitor in the race to remain. Thanks to its first victory of the season, Pascal Gastien’s team left last place while it has a match in hand, to be played again against Montpellier.
The people of Nice on their way?
In great form this season, Nice is still undefeated after 9 matches, with 5 victories against PSG, Monaco and last weekend against Marseille (1-0). Runner-ups of the Monegasques, the Aiglons can ascend the throne if they succeed this evening.
The Nice line-up, Guessand preferred to Moffi and Thuram replacing
A providential scorer coming off the bench last weekend, Evann Guessand was this time started up front by Francesco Farioli. Terem Moffi and Khéphren Thuram take their places on the bench at kick-off. In the absence of Youcef Atal (suspended) and Jordan Lotomba (injured), Pablo Rosario plays an unusual right-back position.
The eleven of Clermont, Seidu and Gonalons holders
Only one change made by Pascal Gastien: Alidu Seidu starts in the three-way defense in place of Florent Ogier. It is Maxime Gonalons who recovers the captain’s armband.
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