Despite a strong resistance, the Eagles had to surrender to Bordeaux at the end of a close match (4-3).
Yet, the team from Nice had started the game well and took the lead (2-0) at the end of the first period. T Rajanaki and P Bjaloncik scored for Nice.
Bordeaux equalized in the second period (2-2).
In the third period, the Girondins took the lead at 3-2, J Tarkkanen brought Nice back on track (3-3) but Bordeaux had the final say (4-3).
