A week after the draw secured in the clash against Monaco, the Gym won the Mediterranean derby against Marseille. A victory snatched in the last minute 1-0, thanks to Faé, which allows the red and black to breathe easier in the standings.
It shows that Mouloungui’s goal last week against Monaco was not as insignificant as it seemed. Under a continuous light rain, Eric Roy’s men scored again in the final minutes and this time clinched the victory. Despite being dominated by Marseillais who were sometimes too complacent, Ospina and his teammates managed to defy the odds. Indeed, Faé saved the match, following a play involving Mounier and Ben Saada, who had just come on.
Only one shot on target: the goal
Earlier, the match had favored the Marseillais, thanks in part to a lively Valbuena, positioned as a false nine behind Brandao. Lucho could have scored as early as the 1st minute and then again at the 30th, if Ospina hadn’t been so vigilant, coming out to intercept at the feet of the Argentine.
On the Nice side, there were few actions to relish as the first shot on target would only occur in the …92nd minute with Faé’s goal. A derby victory that gives Nice some breathing room. They now have five points ahead of Lens, the first team in the relegation zone, before they head to Caen (19th) next Saturday.
The Nice player of the match: Anthony Mounier
He tortured Kaboré and Diawara in the first half, causing the Marseille defenders to receive yellow cards. Less prominent in the second half, his left foot still allowed him to shine at any moment. By providing the decisive pass in the 92nd minute, he proved once again his worth, liberating the Ray stadium!
Article written with Julien Beauregard
