The clash was expected in the Doubs, and it indeed took place with Nice winning 23-22 in a thrilling comeback, erasing a one-goal deficit in the final sprint.
After a true battle, it was the Aiglonnes who managed to turn the match in their favor, with a final goal from Carmen Martin, who was impressive tonight with no less than 9 goals.
Rattled in the first half by inspired Bisontines (8-4, 12′), the visitors demonstrated character to level the score with the locals at halftime (13-12).
In the second half, it was the Niçoises who set the pace and stepped up their defensive game, greatly assisted by Hatadou Sako’s decisive performance on the goal line (7 saves out of 13 shots).
The Bisontines didn’t have the resources to win and conceded their third consecutive home loss after Nantes and Viborg.
With this victory, the Niçoises move up to third place and await the runner-up Brest on Sunday for what promises to be an electrifying match.
