Nice prevails in this duel of the lower-ranked teams and confirms its victory in the League Cup.
The victory came in the final phase of the match with Bauthรฉac’s goal, sealing the success for the Eagles.
As the bottom-ranked team, Nancy did everything possible to escape this position. In an ever-unclear game plan, the Lorraine team initially waited before reacting once the opening goal was conceded.
With this second match won, the Red and Black regain their smile before the trip to Marseille for the next championship day.
The Eagles quickly took control of the match while Nancy, grouped at the back, launched counterattacks.
Nice’s dominance was nonetheless rewarded from a corner, with Traorรฉ’s right-footed goal on a deflected ball at the far post (1-0, 22nd minute). The Lorraine team came back into the match with Sanรฉ’s header from a corner just before halftime (1-1, 45th minute).
Returning from the break, the hosts were determined to regain the lead with heavy offensive pressure. Physically worn out in this hard-fought encounter, the Nice team couldn’t shake Nancy despite new attempts.
Finally, after a pass from Digard, Pied ideally set up Bauthรฉac at the far post for the winning goal (2-1, 83rd minute).
With the second championship victory this season, Gym gives itself some breathing room in the standings by distancing itself from the relegation zone. Nancy, meanwhile, remains at the bottom of the pack with only 5 points.
