The Palais des Sports of Saint-Nazaire was buzzing this Saturday evening during the 8th day of the Marmara SpikeLigue, with a clash between Saint-Nazaire and Nice. Under the eyes of 1,490 spectators, the Nice team demonstrated their superiority, winning in four sets (17-25, 19-25, 25-21, 19-25).
First Set
From the start of the first set, Nice took control. Driven by their coach, Brice Donat, the Nice players displayed a powerful offensive game, quickly taking a lead (6-8, 9-16). The precision of the attacks and team cohesion caused Saint-Nazaire to crack, struggling to withstand the pressure. Despite attempts to come back, the locals could not reverse the trend, and Nice closed the first set with a clear 17-25.
Second Set
The second set confirmed this dynamic. Saint-Nazaire tried to slow Nice’s momentum, but the Riviera team maintained a stable lead (7-8, 13-16). Calm and methodical, Nice once again took the upper hand to finish the set with a score of 19-25.
Third Set
In the third set, Saint-Nazaire found a second wind. Motivated by the stakes, the local players took a noticeable lead (8-3, 16-8), galvanized by their crowd and a desire to catch up in the score. This intensity allowed them to win the set 25-21, offering a glimmer of hope to their supporters and demonstrating their resilience.
Fourth Set
However, Nice, far from being destabilized, returned in the last set with regained efficiency. They imposed their game again, stringing points together with precision (6-8, 13-16). Mastering both the pace and the defense, they closed the set at 19-25, signing a clear and undisputed victory.
Key Match Stats
Points: Nice scored 95 points against 80 for Saint-Nazaire.
Service: 23 service points won by Nice, against 13 for Saint-Nazaire.
Attack: Nice achieved 61 attacks, with a 48% success rate, against 46% for Saint-Nazaire.
Direct Errors: 18 errors on Nice’s side, against 19 for Saint-Nazaire.
With this success, the Eagles move onto the podium (3rd place). No match next weekend as NVB has a bye during the 9th day. Next match is on Saturday the 23rd, at home against Tours.
