This Saturday, for the 21st day of the Marmara SpikeLigue, the Eagles hosted Tourcoing. A match that ended in a clear victory for the Nice team, 3 sets to 0.
The end of the season is approaching, and every match is going to count now, with only 6 days left before the playoffs. So, it’s time for the Nice team to accelerate and secure their place in the top 8 qualifying for the final phase. But facing Tourcoing, 3rd before the match, the challenge could have seemed too great for the Nice team… But nothing is impossible for the Eagles. The result? A decisive victory for the Nice team, 3 sets to 0, maintaining their 7th place.
An intense match beginning
The first set was the most contested. The Tourcoing players started the match well, leading 8-5 before the Nice team gradually took control. Driven by effective reception and a powerful attack, the Azurรฉens turned the situation around to lead at the second technical break (16-14). Nice negotiated the important points better and won 25-22.
A rise in performance
After this first round, the Eagles accelerated in the second set. Sharper in service and effective in attack, they quickly took the lead (16-10). Tourcoing tried to react, but their offensive efficiency was insufficient to turn the tide. Nice maintained their intensity until the end to conclude 25-20 and widen the gap in the match.
A controlled end of match
Confident and well-positioned, the Nice team continued their momentum in the third set. Despite strong resistance from the opponent at the beginning of the set (8-7), Nice knew how to accelerate at the right moment to widen the gap (16-12). Tourcoing never found the solution to stop the Nice team’s momentum. Without trembling, the Eagles concluded the match 25-21, thus securing a clear and deserved victory.
The key match stats
- Spectators: 782
- Match duration: 1h32
- Final score: Nice 3-0 Tourcoing (25-22, 25-20, 25-21)
- Points scored by Nice: 75
- Points scored by Tourcoing: 63
- Best scorer for Nice: Simon Hirsch (20 points)
- Best scorer for Tourcoing: Pablo Koukartsev (17 points)
