OGC Nice was defeated (1-0) for the fifth time in six Europa League matches and finishes in last place in its group.
Already condemned at kickoff, Adrian Ursea decided to rotate his team for this match. Thus, Cardinale, Pionnier, Coly, and Trouillet were making their first start of the season.
Very involved throughout the match, the young players from Nice perfectly controlled the ball for 90 minutes. The Israelis were thus thwarted by a well-organized defense that conceded few chances.
Ultimately, one opportunity was enough for the home team to take the lead. The goal was scored by Hatuel in the 71st minute.
The entries of Boudaoui, Mahou, and Ben Seghir did not allow Nice to come back in the score.
With three points in six matches, Nice completely stumbled in this competition and can now focus on the league in hopes of qualifying again for the European Cup at the end of the season.
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