Frustrating! OGC Nice was held to a draw by FC Sochaux-Montbéliard yesterday on their home ground (1-1). Although they dominated the entire match, Éric Roy’s men were thwarted by an excellent Teddy Richert. However, they also struggled due to a lack of offensive realism.
Match after match, the same refrain plays on repeat: OGC Nice lacks attacking realism.
However, it cannot be said that the Aiglons do not know how to dominate their opponents! From the 8th minute, Eric Mouloungui leaves David Sauget behind.
His cross finds the head of Xavier Pentecôte, who is stopped by Teddy Richert, excellent last night.
Mouloungui rewarded, Sochaux opportunistic
Very lively, Mouloungui causes enormous problems for the Doubs defense. He is rewarded for his efforts half an hour into the game. From an aerial service by Mounier, the No. 11 Red and Black strikes a powerful shot. Richert can only watch the damage (1-0).
Apathetic in defense, the Sochaliens struggle to make an appearance. But all it takes is one incursion into the Nice camp for them to become dangerous.
In the 35th, Marvin Martin is taken down by Renato Civelli in the penalty area. The referee, Saïd Ennjimi, does not hesitate: a penalty and a warning for the Argentinian.
A gift for the Lionceaux, which Ryad Boudebouz does not fail to take advantage of (1-1).
Saïd Ennjimi spoils the end of the match
After the break, the Aiglons reenter the Sochaux camp, led by a very good David Hellebuyck, who proves to be indispensable to Éric Roy. As early as the 49th minute, he breaks through and finds Pentecôte, who evades the Sochaux defense, then strikes. But Richert is on the path.
Yes, but the former St. Etienne player is sent off the field at the hour mark by Saïd Ennjimi for stepping on the ankle of Damien Perquis (another former Green).
The referee lacks perspective on this action, as the intervention by Nice’s No. 8 is far from malicious. No matter. The damage is done. The last twenty minutes are less exciting, mainly animated by an angry crowd against the refereeing and changes.
Despite a diving header from Civelli (89th), Teddy Richert cements his status as man of the match by making a nice save. The score will not change. This draw is not a good result for either the Aiglons or the Lionceaux.
