Nice secured a 4-1 victory over St. Etienne after an intense game. Referee Ruddy Buquet ended the match after 90+10 minutes, confirming the result. Elye Wahi stood out with a great goal in the final stoppage time, solidifying the score.
Primeiro time with balance and chances created
The match started with St. Etienne giving the start, trying to impose his pace. Irvin Cardona attempted deep passes, but the opposing defense intercepted the plays. Aos 7 minutes, Irvin Cardona headed wide, missing a good opportunity after a free cross. Nice responded with plays from Melvin Bard and Elye Wahi, who tried to create offensive tables. Aos 9 minutes, Irvin Cardona scored for St. Etienne, but the goal was disallowed by VAR for offside at 10. The first half continued with moments of pressure on both sides. Lucas Stassin, from St. Etienne, shot the crossbar in the 54th minute, demonstrating the incessant search for the goal.
Virada electrifying in the second half and crucial moments
The second half started with changes and greater intensity. Melvin Bard and Mohamed-Ali Cho, from Nice, were replaced due to injury early on. Dante, also from Nice, received a yellow card at 47. St. Etienne intensified the pressure, with Lucas Stassin hitting the left post in the 54th.
- 62′ NICE GOAL:Jonathan Clauss picked up a rebound on the edge of the box and shot it into the right corner. Goalkeeper Gautier Larsonneur was unable to save. Placar: 1 to 0.
- 77′ PENALTY FOR ST. ETIENNE:Após VAR review, referee Ruddy Buquet signaled a penalty.
- 79′ GOAL FROM ST. ETIENNE:Zuriko Davitashvili took the penalty accurately to the left side of the goal. Placar: 1 to 1.
- 81′ NICE GOAL:Kail Boudache took advantage of a rebound on the edge of the box and fired a shot into the left corner. Placar: 2 to 1.
- 87′ NICE GOAL:Elye Wahi finished with class after receiving a pass in the area, hitting the right corner. Placar: 3 to 1.
- 90+2′ NICE GOAL:Elye Wahi received a perfect pass and took advantage of the chance with a deft cover touch. Placar: 4 to 1.
VAR and medical care define the pace of the match
The use of VAR was a decisive point in the match. Aos 76 minutes, Ruddy Buquet activated the system to analyze a penalty claim in favor of St. Etienne. The decision resulted in a maximum penalty converted by Zuriko Davitashvili, momentarily tying the game. Atendimentos medicals also occurred, with Dante (Nice) receiving assistance in the 75th minute and being replaced by Juma Bah in the 78th. Melvin Bard and Mohamed-Ali Cho were replaced due to injury at half-time.
Substituições strategic and final additions
The teams made several substitutions to try to change the outlook of the game. Pelo St. Etienne, Julien Le Cardinal gave way to Mickael Nade in the break. Irvin Cardona was replaced by Aimen Moueffek at 69, and Luan Gadegbeku left for Joshua Duffus’s entry at 84. Dennis Appiah and Abdoulaye Kante were also replaced by João Ferreira and Florian Tardieu, respectively, at 63. Nice promoted the entries of Sofiane Diop and Kail Boudache at halftime, and Isak Jansson came in for Elye Wahi at 90+5. The referee granted 3 minutes of extra time in the first half and another 9 minutes in the final stage, extending the excitement of the match.
Desfecho from Nice’s match and celebration
The end of the game was marked by Elye Wahi’s dig goal, which sealed Nice’s victory. The St attack. Etienne still tried to react, with Augustine Boakye hitting the crossbar in the 90th minute. The corner taken by Florian Tardieu at 90+8 did not result in danger. Aimen Moueffek, from St. Etienne, kicked out at 90+7, ending the team’s chances. The final whistle from referee Ruddy Buquet at 90+10 minutes confirmed Nice’s 4-1 victory, in a game with many decisive plays.