OGC Nice dominated Strasbourg this Sunday as part of the 4th day of Ligue 1 (2-0).
After three days and as many draws – against Lille, Lorient and Lyon – the Gym kicked off their season this Sunday by beating Strasbourg at the Allianz-Riviera (2-0). Offensive from the start of the match, the Azureans have never trembled in this part, thus logically rewarded by this full of points which allows them to overtake their opponents of the day in the standings.
Despite two posts struck by Sanson (34e) and Moffi (67e), the Aiglons were able to realize two chances, by Atal, with a marvelous curling shot which is reminiscent of Thuram’s legendary goal against Croatia in the semi-finals of the 1998 World Cup (45e+1), and by Moffi, who achieved his goals with a small exterior from the well-felt left (75e).
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Future opponent of PSG after the international break, OGC Nice thus seizes seventh place in the RCSA, with six units on the counter like the Alsatian club, and like Rennes, which is ahead of all these beautiful people on goal difference. Brest, Lille and Reims have one more point on the clock. OM, second, being perched at two lengths – the Monegasque leader at four lengths.