Nice secures a dramatic draw in Auxerre
Nice achieved a dramatic draw at the Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps against Auxerre on the opening day of Ligue 1. The match was a constant exchange of blows, with both teams showing moments of good play.
Nice started with more possession and rhythm, and were rewarded with M. Cho’s goal in the 21st minute, after an assist from G. Laborde. Auxerre responded with a goal from R. Raveloson in the 44th minute, after an assist from P. Joly, to go into the break at one goal apiece.
The second half followed the same path, with both teams looking for the winning goal. Auxerre, with a goal from L. Coulibaly in the 90th minute, after an assist from D. Leon, seemed headed for victory. However, Nice, with a more direct and aggressive game, managed to tie the game in the final minutes of the match.
The statistics reflect the equality of the game: Nice had 54% possession, 8 shots (2 on target) and 5 corners, while Auxerre had 46% possession, 15 shots (6 on target) and 3 corners.
In short, an exciting match that left a bittersweet taste for both teams.
Substitutions auxerre: at minute 52 T. Pellenard came in and C. Akpa went out., at minute 69 F. Aye came in and T. Bair went out., at minute 86 L. Coulibaly came in and G. Perrin went out.
Substitutions nice: at minute 64 J. Lotomba came in and B. Brahimi went out., at minute 65 B. Bouanani came in and M. Cho went out., at minute 79 V. Orakpo came in and G. Laborde went out., at minute 87 I. Camara came in and T. Ndombele went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Auxerre
Nice
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