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First game of the year 2024 for the Eagles who face the Dragons of Rouans at their home. An away game, a very tight match, but one that ends in a defeat.
After suffering a defeat in a close encounter against Angers, the Nice team was determined to win this game against Rouen. And it starts strong, the Eagles apply pressure right from the beginning on the Dragons, aiming to play with finesse. However, it’s Rouans who score the first goal in the 8th minute of play, a goal by Francis Perron. The Nice team does not lose hope and continues to pressure the opposing goalkeeper, who skillfully deflects their attempts. But the strategy pays off, Nice equalizes 1-1 in the 10th minute with a goal by Andrei Rychagov. The match continues, but the trend reverses, and the pressure is on the shoulders of the Nice defense, as they begin to endure numerous Rouen attacks. Fortunately, the end of the first period is signaled.
Second period promises a tight match
The match continues, the Nice team is tenacious and manages to create opportunities. The efforts are not in vain, as Luka Kalan succeeds in getting the puck into the Rouans goal, raising the score to 2-1 in the 3rd minute. But the Dragons are tough and soon score with a goal by Mallet in the 5th minute. Following a penalty for Nice, Rouen, with a numerical advantage, scores a 3rd goal in the 11th minute of play. The match continues with Rouen’s domination, who on an attacking fault get caught. The Rouen defense is too static and Kalan takes the opportunity to strike with his second goal of the night, this time in the 19th minute. The score remains 3-3 at the end of this period.
A complicated third period
Third and final period. The game continues vigorously with Nice not allowing Rouen’s defense to catch a breath. Counterattacks enable the Eagles to be dangerous, putting pressure on the Rouen team. Nice focuses on counterplays, seeking to capitalize on errors to gain the upper hand in this match. However, this tactic doesn’t yield results. From the 9th minute, Rouen manages to shift the rhythm and it’s their turn to put pressure on the Nice defense. Then, in the 17th minute, the Dragons score with a magnificent upper corner shot. The score stands at 4-3 and the Eagles’ hopes for victory fade away. To make matters worse, with 1 minute 40 seconds left in regulation time, Quentin Tomasino scores the 5th Rouen goal. Nice’s victory slips away, final score 5-3.
