Under the orders of its new coach Jocelyn Gourvennec, Nantes became the first team to knock down Nice this season (1-0).
OGC Nice is no longer undefeated this season. While they were the only ones to hold this particularity in the 5 major championships with Bayern and Leverkusen, the Aiglons fell during a trip to Nantes (0-1). Meet up for the 1e time of the season behind the mark has not been too successful for them.
End of invincibility for Nice
Marcin Bulka conceded his first goal in 748 minutes. On a close recovery from Florent Mollet, the Pole could do nothing to preserve his cage. With its backs to the wall, the Gym was expected, particularly in terms of its ability to react. There was some revolt, especially in the second period. But the defense was well organized enough to resist the visitors’ surge.
The Niçois had their two best chances shortly after the hour mark, with two close-range strikes in quick succession. Terem Moffi and Kephren Thuram (63e) thought they had equalized in favor of their team, but Alban Lafont kept a close eye on his line. We can also mention Gaëtan Laorde’s strike in the 71stepassed just above the frame.
1307 – Nantes ended a series of 1307 minutes without being behind for Nice in Ligue 1, since the 67th minute of MHSC-OGCN on May 27. Epic. #FCNOGCN pic.twitter.com/Gr1TPxjspE
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) December 2, 2023
Nantes didn’t steal it
Nantes, for its part, missed the break through Augusto (63e). An action which had also been tainted by a Nice hand in the surfing. The Canaries were then solid enough not to regret this sequence. And we can detect the touch of their new coach, Jocelyn Gourvennec. Appointed mid-week, the club’s former midfielder had asked above all for “organization”. His players got the message and knew how to remain tight, even though they had the penultimate defense in the championship before this match.
By losing, Nice almost regained the lead in the standings before PSG’s exit. Farioli’s team could even see Monaco return to two points behind. Nantes, for its part, temporarily climbs to 8e place in the ranking. The adventure with the 19e coach of the Kita era is off to a good start for the FCN.
