Driven by a dedicated collective and a mobilized Palmeira hall on this 16th day of Ligue A, the Aiglons set their pace against a particularly tenacious Narbonne team. Mastery in reception, effectiveness in service, and defensive rigor allowed the Niçois to make a difference in the key moments. This victory, built with seriousness and commitment against a direct opponent with nearly the same number of points in the standings, confirms the group’s rise in power at home. It’s a dynamic rebound at the right moment in the championship. https://www.lequipe.fr/Volley-ball/marmara-spikeligue/page-calendrier-resultats
An alternating start for the Aiglons For this new day of Spike Ligue, Nice Volley-Ball hosted Narbonne with the ambition to affirm their solidity at home. In the absence of Ryley Barnes, the young Titouan Hallé was announced as a medical substitute.
From the first exchanges, the Niçois appeared anxious, with a shaky reception forcing the setter to play only on the wings and subjecting the opposites to tough blocks. The score shows (11-10). The pressure of the Narbonne service disrupts the NVB’s play, which tries to stay in touch (13-18). The opponent’s pressure persists, and the visitors logically win the first set (19-25), showing better statistics in all areas.
Act 2: Will the tense Niçois free themselves? In the second set, Nice raises its level, especially in blocking and defense. Exchanges lengthen, but the score remains tight (8-8), with Narbonne yielding nothing. The head-to-head continues, each team trying to impose its strengths. In this game, Nice slightly pulls ahead (12-10), without the blocks making the difference. The Aiglons’ reception improves, reflecting a disciplined collective once again. Solid in key moments, the locals rely on an effective attack to regain the advantage (17-13).
Narbonne, tenacious, fights tooth and nail, and we witness an exciting end of set (27-27). The two formations rival each other with their opposites, Dawid Dulski and Michael Czewinski, served relentlessly. In this little game, Nice eventually wins (32-30).
The third set is abruptly halted right at the beginning! In great confusion, the match is temporarily suspended due to a rainwater leak from the ceiling, creating a puddle in the middle of the court.
It’s 10:12 PM, spectators and commentators wait patiently, and the match resumes after a lull in the rain, with Nice leading at 1-0.
More consistent upon resumption, Brice Donat’s players accelerate at the right time (7-3). Niçois blocks multiply, the defense holds fast, and the Palmeira hall energizes its team (16-8). Narbonne attempts to react but cannot reverse the trend. The interruption clearly benefited the NVB, which concludes with authority (25-13).
An undisputable fourth set The Azuréens start the set as they concluded the previous one, rapidly leading (5-0). Liberman, on fire, misses no attack, backed by a fully successful collective (9-2). Despite a decent Narbonne play, everything goes right for the Aiglons. Points accumulate for Nice, who gains success and confidence, while Narbonne seems to lose its footing. The match concludes with a score of (25-15).
Final score: The Niçois triumph (19-25, 32-30, 25-13, 25-15) over Narbonne in an extremely crucial and well-managed encounter.
With this victory, Nice Volley-Ball initiates a positive momentum and secures valuable points in the standings before the upcoming events. https://www.sofascore.com/fr/volleyball/team/nice-volley-ball/44672?utm
