This Saturday, for the 18th day of the championship, the Eagles hosted Montpellier. They suffered their 13th consecutive defeat against the Hérault team.
13, a number that unfortunately doesn’t bring luck to the Niçois. Tonight, they have just conceded their 13th consecutive defeat against Montpellier. The Niçois’ nemesis responded well after losing the first set, leaving no hope for our Eagles.
1st set
Nice takes the lead. From the first exchanges, the Niçois show great energy, taking a slight advantage (8-6). The battle intensifies with constant lead changes (15-16, 21-20). Supported by their crowd, the Niçois eventually win 25-22. Montpellier, although present, struggles to counter the attacks from Nice.
2nd set
Montpellier reacts authoritatively. Provoked, the Montpellier team starts the second set at full speed (4-8). Their impeccable receiving and sharp attack allow them to widen the gap (12-16). Despite a comeback attempt from the Niçois (17-21), the Montpellier players remain solid and win 25-19.
3rd set
Montpellier maintains pressure. After a balanced start (5-8), their attack mastery makes the difference (12-16). Nice struggles to find solutions against the opposing block and logically loses 18-25. Loïc Le Marrec’s players impose a pace to which the Niçois cannot respond.
4th set
Montpellier concludes with strength. In the final set, Nice tries to respond but cannot turn the tide (7-8, then 12-16). The regularity of Montpellier allows them to pull ahead (15-21). Montpellier finishes the match with a clear victory 17-25. The Eagles, despite their best efforts, fade in front of a better organized and more consistent team.
Match Stats
Total match duration: 1h53
Final score: Nice 1-3 Montpellier
Total points: Nice 79-97 Montpellier
Best scorer for Nice: Simon Hirsch (14 points)
Best scorer for Montpellier: Dimitar Dimitrov (21 points)
See you next Saturday, still at home, against the defending champion: Saint-Nazaire.
