At the end of the 1-1 draw between OGC Nice and Montpellier, with goals by Palun (90+4) and Hilton (72), find the reactions of the main figures in this match. Rolland Courbis, Montpellier’s coach, Claude Puel, and Didier Digard were at the press conference.
Claude Puel (Coach of OGC Nice):
“I experienced the end of this match quite well because the scenario allows us to get back into the game and take a point. We started the match quite well with opportunities and interesting things, it’s a shame not to score. I was worried at halftime because I felt my players were tired, and it was confirmed in the second half. Given how the match went, the draw is fair, and we went for this point with character.”
Didier Digard (OGC Nice midfielder and captain):
“It’s a very good scenario for us, it shows a remarkable state of mind. There is no secret; if we come back to 1-1 at the very end, it’s because we believed until the last minute. There were very few clear chances overall, so the draw is logical. It was a difficult match against a Montpellier team that leaves little space. We take this point, but now we have to make the most of it in 15 days against Bastia (October 18, 8 PM).”
Rolland Courbis (Montpellier HSC coach):
“Nice had a successful start to the match, unlike us. We finished the match with good offensive potential but played our chances poorly on 2-3 occasions. There’s no winner and it’s quite logical even if we might be upset given the scenario. You really have to be sharp to validate the goal, so I congratulate the assistant referee. With 14 points, we’re not bad, we continue our small journey, and the break will be good for the whole team.”
