OGC Nice won a match not recommended for fans with high blood pressure and took an important step towards staying up.
Played between two teams that were unwilling to give an inch, this clash was mercilessly contested, with a score evolution demonstrating the intensity: 12-11 at halftime. Then, there was a series of lead changes in favor of one team or the other, until the final moment: a goal by Maire Prudhomme at 26:48 and a rock-solid defense to prevent the opponents’ comeback.
Abdelmalek put the final word at 30′ and gave the Aiglonnes the three points, precious for catching up to Fleury (7 points) in the standings: 5 points.
This victory will boost the morale of the Nicoises, who will face Celle (1 point in the standings) in the next round: a win and the job will be (almost) done.
On the statistics side: Prudhomme, Valente, and Abdelmalek each scored 4 goals. Sako made 16 saves out of 32 shots.
