Faced with Paris 92, the team from Nice couldn’t keep up tonight for this last match of the year 2024. Stronger collectively, the Parisians won (29-22).
This 7th day of the Butagaz Énergie League was a true test for the team from Nice. Against the players from Paris 92, victories are rare. Proof of this is in the last ten meetings, the Aiglonnes have won only three times. The most recent of these was last year. However, this time the players from the capital regained their old habits.
By the 10th minute, Paris had taken a three-goal lead. Despite Sébastien Mizoule’s attempts to make tactical adjustments, there wasn’t much to be done. The gap continued to slowly widen. This was due to strong offensive sequences by certain players like Coura Kanouté (6 goals). The 21-year-old center-half scored five goals in the first half (15-10). On the opposing side, Marine Dupuis held her own with seven goals throughout the match.
The captain tried to inspire a second wind in her teammates in the second half. But the damage was already done. The team from Nice managed to come back within two goals, thanks notably to three successful 7-meter throws from Marine Dupuis and goals by Marie-Hélène Sajka and Gordana Mitrovic. Despite a strong comeback by the senior players, the Parisian collective made the difference. Paris 92 widened the gap again to finish the match with a score of (29-22).
With this result, the Parisians moved back ahead of the Niçoises in the standings despite being tied in points. OGC Nice holds the 5th place in the standings. Now the Aiglonnes must turn their focus to the French Cup. This Saturday, they will face Plan de Cuques. Be there at 8:30 PM to support the red and black at the Charles Ehrmann sports hall.
