It is never easy to follow in the league after the European Cup. However, Nice concluded a good week, crowned with two victories, on Sunday.
After their success at the Allianz Riviera on Thursday against Hapoël Beer-Sheva (1-0) in the Europa League, the Azureans took place in Angers (3-0) during the 9th day of Ligue 1.
Rony Lopes, served by a high class deviation from his captain Dante, had put the Nice on the right track by opening the scoring (12th). Pierre Lees Melou (23rd) even gave his family a little air by transforming a penalty obtained by Jeff Reine Aldelaïde.
Dante towards a long absence?
In management, the Gym left the ball to Angevins too rough to restart this part.
Hichem Boudaoui (78th), put into orbit by Amine Gouiri, came to kill all suspense by scoring the 3rd Nice goal.
The Niçois will be satisfied with this great success in Angevin territory since they overtake Marseille and take 4th place in the championship.
On the other hand, they worry greatly for their Captain Dante.
Hit in the left knee, the Brazilian was evacuated on a stretcher, raising fears of a serious injury.
Reims is no longer relegable
In the other meetings on Sunday, Reims offers the scalp of Strasbourg (2-1) and leaves the red zone.
The relegation zone, Dijon is not likely to come out anytime soon. Stéphane Jobard’s men conceded a draw on Sunday against Lorient (0-0) and are still looking for their first success in Ligue 1 this season.
Finally, Metz offered a heroic victory in Nîmes (1-0). Thanks to a goal from Lamine Gueye, recently loaned by Paris FC, and despite a half-time outnumbered, the Messins held on and climb to 6th place.
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