For the 14th day of the championship, Nice Volley-Ball traveled this Friday to Occitania to face the Spacer’s de Toulouse. A match that ended in a defeat for the team from Nice.
After their defeat against Narbonne (3-0), Nice faced another loss during the 14th day of the Marmara SpikeLigue. After leading 1 set to 0, Nice let the victory slip away in Toulouse (25-23, 14-25, 26-28, 21-25).
First Set
Nice started strong in the first set. The Aiglons took a slight advantage with aggressive play and precise serves. Nice concluded the set, (25-23). The Spacer’s could only regret after leading early in the set.
Second Set
The second set was a true Toulouse recital. From the start, Patrick Duflos’s team imposed a frantic pace. The players from Nice struggled to keep up against an unrelenting attack. The score says it all: (25-14). Nice seemed disoriented, unable to respond to the constant assaults from the locals.
Third Set
Nice found their form again in the third set. The team, led by Brice Donat, adjusted their strategy. The exchanges became spectacular, with both teams neck and neck. But despite a prideful recovery from Nice, Toulouse remained dominant at home. The final score, (28-26).
Fourth Set
The fourth set confirmed Toulouse’s dominance. Although Nice tried to hang on, the team from Toulouse maintained their grip. Thanks to a solid defense and effective blocks, they sealed their victory (25-21).
Match Stats
Final Score: Toulouse 3-1 Nice
Sets won: 25-23, 25-14, 28-26, 25-21
Total match duration: 2h04
Best scorer for Nice: Simon Hirsch (19 points)
Best scorer for Toulouse: Julien Winkelmüller (19 points)
Direct errors Nice: 16
Direct errors Toulouse: 13
2024 ends poorly for the Eagles with this defeat. See you in 2025 for a home reprise on January 11th against the neighboring team, Cannes!
