The Aiglons hosted Toulouse on Sunday at 5 PM at the Ray. While their opponents could take first place with a victory, the Niçois also had a strong objective: to move as far away as possible from the relegation zone. Mission accomplished for the locals thanks to goals from Ljuboja and Ben Saada.
17th at kickoff, Eric Roy’s men had to win against Toulouse to avoid sinking in the standings. Mission accomplished in front of the 7,636 spectators at the Ray. Well-started in the match, the red and blacks scored from a set piece in the 18th minute. Civelli hit the bar with a header, but the ball bounced back onto Ljuboja’s thigh before ending up in the back of the net.
And then… nothing! Nice was content to manage their lead and fell back more and more. Fortunately, Toulouse failed to find the breakthrough until Gunino’s generous sending off five minutes before the end. The Aiglons immediately took advantage of their superiority to finish the job. Ben Saada sent a superb floating cross-shot into the top corner and sealed the score (2-0, 93rd minute).
The Niçois of the match: Didier Digard
If there was one Aiglon who didn’t fade as the match went on, it was the local number 6. Multiplying tackles and recovering numerous balls, he put up a phenomenal effort in midfield. His exit, due to cramps in the 76th minute, testifies to his commitment. A full match.
Nice repositions itself at the 12th spot in the standings at the same level as Bordeaux or Lyon. OL, indeed, is where the Aiglons will head for the next match day. A challenging trip lies ahead, as Puel’s players need points if they do not want to let Marseille slip away.
