OGC Nice, which played a highly efficient match (3 shots, 2 goals), was unable to secure all three points at home against Lorient (2-2).
Yet, the match had started well for the Nice team, which relied on the talent of Jeff Reine-Adelaide. After witnessing his new team collapse against his former teammates last Saturday (losing 4-1), the former Lyon player was back for this match and was the origin of all of Nice’s offensive actions.
Thus, with a superb back-heel, he set up Jordan Lotomba, who opened the scoring in the 18th minute.
Then, he himself scored the second goal for his team after a good collective move (34th minute).
However, lately, Nice’s problem primarily lies in its defense. Since Dante’s injury, the team has been conceding a lot of goals, especially due to errors in distribution, and this was proven again in this match. This time, it was Thuram who mishandled a ball that was recovered by Mofi Teremas, who beat Benitez in a one-on-one (49th minute).
The Lorient team, which kept Benitez busy throughout the match (24 shots, 6 on target), managed to equalize 10 minutes before the end with a penalty conceded by Bambu, who was sent off in the process, and converted by Adrian Grbiฤ (82nd minute).
This new underperformance adds more doubt in the minds of the players, and the Nice team finds itself in 12th place in the standings with 22 points before the break.
