Third after the regular season, ONN approaches the semifinals against Montpellier with confidence: the goal is to compete in the final against the powerhouse CN Marseille, which dominated the competition by remaining unbeaten (two draws).
Only one defeat (three for the visitors, four for the team from Nice) separates the two teams who will face off tonight at Jean Bouin (kick-off at 8 p.m.).
Each team has one victory in the direct confrontations this season: Nice lost the first leg (10-11) in January and got their revenge (12-7) a month ago.
Nardon’s protégés will want to win first but also score as many goals as possible to have a “cushion” for the return match, which will take place on May 9.
In the event of a tie, the two teams will be separated by goal difference.
The finals will be held on May 13 and 16 and will pit the winner of Nice-Montpellier against that of Marseille-Strasbourg. The consolation final will take place on the same dates.
