Back after their success at home last Saturday, the women from Nice continued their winning ways tonight in Toulon. A victory that allows them to climb a spot in the Butagaz Énergie League standings.
It was a derby night. This start of the year is packed for the handball players of OGC Nice. With three matches in one week, this new start to the championship cannot be missed. Before facing Besançon this Saturday in the Coupe de France, the Azuréennes were up against Toulon in the championship. Fifth before the start of the 9th round, the women from Nice were favorites against the 12th in the standings.
A status that Sébastien Mizoule’s girls lived up to. The teammates of Marine Dupuis didn’t linger in the Toulon stadium. Wendy Semed and Marie-Hélène Sajka led the way for their teammates. This was followed by a period of total domination with a resounding 0-9 against the Varoises. A team performance that stunned the locals of the day. Notably, the excellent performance of Ehsan Abdelmalek (6 goals) and Iouna Benezeth (5 goals). At halftime, the women from Nice led (14-5).
The second half was just a formality for the Maralpines. With their lead, the women from Nice focused on managing their advantage. Toulon never had the opportunity to get back into the game. Victory (19-28) for OGC Nice, which moves up to 4th place in the Butagaz Énergie League standings, tied in points with Dijon in 3rd place.
Now it’s time for the Coupe de France on Saturday with a trip to Besançon, followed by hosting the formidable Messins on Wednesday. An opposition that will undoubtedly be much more challenging.
