“Elye Wahi receives an early yellow card for a foul, setting a physical tone for the encounter”
“Ally Samatta opens the scoring for Le Havre with a composed left-footed finish from the center of the box, converting Rassoul Ndiaye's header assist into the bottom left corner”
Pivotal“Ali Abdi equalizes for Nice with a crucial goal to level the match at 1-1, canceling out Le Havre's first-half advantage”
Pivotal
Nice
Le Havre
Outstanding performance
Le Havre•MidfielderLe Havre took an early lead through Ally Samatta's clinical left-footed finish in the 41st minute, capitalizing on Rassoul Ndiaye's precise header assist. Despite controlling 54% possession and creating five big chances to Nice's four, the visitors couldn't hold onto their advantage. Ali Abdi restored parity for Nice with an equalizer in the 59th minute, proving decisive after both teams made wholesale changes in the final third of the match. The draw leaves both sides searching for consistency, with Le Havre's inability to close out games and Nice's slow starts continuing to plague their respective campaigns.
How entertaining was this match?
Missed chance. Isak Jansson from Nice took a right-footed shot from outside the box but missed. The assist was provided by Sofiane Diop.
Sofiane Boufal from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Antoine Mendy from Nice committed a foul.
Kevin Carlos had a shot from the center of the box with his right foot, but it was blocked. Isak Jansson provided the assist with a cross.
Issa Soumaré from Le Havre commits a foul.
Melvin Bard from Nice won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Nice: Isak Jansson replaces Elye Wahi.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Sofiane Boufal from Le Havre.
Issa Soumaré from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Sofiane Diop of Nice.
Fouled by Sofiane Diop of Nice.
Arouna Sangante from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Le Havre: Loïc Négo replaces Yanis Zouaoui.
New attacking attempt. Mbwana Samatta from Le Havre takes a left-footed shot from a difficult position on the left, but it's saved in the left corner by Yehvann Diouf. The assist comes from Sofiane Boufal.
Sofiane Boufal from Le Havre won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Hicham Boudaoui of Nice.
Antoine Mendy from Nice misses a chance, heading the ball from the right side of the six-yard box high and wide to the right. The assist came from Tom Louchet, who delivered a cross following a corner.
Corner awarded to Nice after Mory Diaw concedes.
New attacking attempt. Jonathan Clauss from Nice takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Mory Diaw, the goalkeeper for Le Havre, saves it in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Kevin Carlos.
Substitution for Nice: Kevin Carlos replaces Mohamed-Ali Cho.
Substitution for Nice: Tom Louchet replaces Ali Abdi.
Corner awarded to Nice after Ayumu Seko concedes.
Corner awarded to Nice after Ayumu Seko concedes.
Substitution for Nice: Sofiane Diop replaces Charles Vanhoutte due to injury.
Arouna Sangante from Le Havre committed a foul.
Yehvann Diouf from Nice won a free kick in defense.
Le Havre wins a corner after Melvin Bard concedes.
Foul committed by Hicham Boudaoui of Nice.
Rassoul Ndiaye from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Rassoul Ndiaye from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Elye Wahi from Nice is caught offside.
Substitution for Le Havre: Timothée Pembélé replaces Simon Ebonog.
Substitution for Le Havre: Sofiane Boufal replaces Fodé Doucouré.
Yanis Zouaoui from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Foul by Jonathan Clauss - Nice.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Nice won a free kick in the attacking area.
Rassoul Ndiaye from Le Havre committed a foul.
Lucas Gourna-Douath from Le Havre misses a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Yanis Zouaoui provided the assist.
Elye Wahi's right-footed shot from a difficult position on the right is blocked. The assist was made by Charles Vanhoutte.
Issa Soumaré from Le Havre won a free kick on the left wing.
Issa Soumaré from Le Havre won a free kick on the left wing.
Goal! The match is now 1-1 between Nice and Le Havre. Ali Abdi scores for Nice with a left-footed shot from a few meters to the center of the goal.
Antoine Mendy from Nice attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from close range, but Mory Diaw, the goalkeeper for Le Havre, makes a save in the center of the goal.
Missed chance. Ali Abdi from Nice takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses.
Rassoul Ndiaye from Le Havre committed a foul.
Mohamed-Ali Cho from Nice won a free kick on the right wing.
Charles Vanhoutte of Nice won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Simon Ebonog of Le Havre.
Corner awarded to Nice after a concession by Mbwana Samatta.
Corner awarded to Nice after Gautier Lloris concedes.
Mohamed-Ali Cho from Nice won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Yanis Zouaoui of Le Havre.
New attacking attempt. Issa Soumaré from Le Havre heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved.
Issa Soumaré from Le Havre won a free kick in an attacking position.
Antoine Mendy from Nice committed a foul.
Fodé DoucouréYellow CardFodé Doucouré from Le Havre receives a yellow card for a foul.
Ali Abdi from Nice won a free kick in the defensive area.
Fodé Doucouré from Le Havre committed a foul.
Fodé Doucouré from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Ali Abdi of Nice.
Missed chance. Ali Abdi from Nice heads the ball from the center of the box.
The second half begins with the score at Nice 0, Le Havre 1.
The first half ends with Nice 0, Le Havre 1.
Gautier Lloris from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Lucas Gourna-Douath of Le Havre.
Mohamed-Ali Cho from Nice won a free kick on the right wing.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Elye Wahi is flagged for offside.
assist: Rassoul Ndiaye
Goal! Le Havre takes the lead 1-0 against Nice. Mbwana Samatta scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Rassoul Ndiaye's header.
Foul committed by Mohamed-Ali Cho of Nice.
Lucas Gourna-Douath from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Ali Abdi from Nice has won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Simon Ebonog of Le Havre.
Missed chance. Ali Abdi from Nice heads the ball from a few meters but it goes high and wide to the left. The assist came from Jonathan Clauss with a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Nice after Gautier Lloris concedes.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Morgan Sanson from Nice.
Morgan Sanson from Nice won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Ayumu Seko of Le Havre.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Lucas Gourna-Douath from Le Havre.
Lucas Gourna-Douath from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Charles Vanhoutte of Nice.
Foul committed by Morgan Sanson for Nice.
Simon Ebonog from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Offside called against Le Havre. Mbwana Samatta is offside.
Elye Wahi of Nice is called offside.
Handball by Mbwana Samatta of Le Havre.
Elye Wahi from Nice committed a foul.
Lucas Gourna-Douath from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Offside called against Nice. Morgan Sanson is offside.
Simon Ebonog from Le Havre won a free kick on the right wing.
Gautier Lloris from Le Havre won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Morgan Sanson - Nice.
Issa Soumaré from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Antoine Mendy of Nice.
Missed chance for Le Havre. Issa Soumaré shot with his right foot from a few meters but missed the target. The assist came from Yanis Zouaoui with a cross.
Mbwana Samatta's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Issa Soumaré.
Jonathan Clauss from Nice misses a chance with a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes high, assisted by Mohamed-Ali Cho.
New attacking attempt. Mohamed-Ali Cho from Nice takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Mory Diaw from Le Havre makes a save in the right corner. The assist comes from Hicham Boudaoui with a through ball.
Shot blocked. Mbwana Samatta from Le Havre had a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box that was blocked. The assist came from Fodé Doucouré.
New attacking attempt. Fodé Doucouré from Le Havre takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it's saved in the right corner by Yehvann Diouf from Nice.
Fodé Doucouré from Le Havre attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Yehvann Diouf. The assist comes from Yanis Zouaoui, who provided a cross.
Charles Vanhoutte from Nice had a missed opportunity, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but it went high and wide to the right. The assist came from Jonathan Clauss.
Rassoul Ndiaye from Le Havre commits a foul.
Hicham Boudaoui from Nice won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Simon Ebonog of Le Havre.
Morgan Sanson from Nice won a free kick in defense.
Simon Ebonog from Le Havre had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went close and missed. The assist came from Issa Soumaré, who provided a cross.
Arouna Sangante from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Gautier Lloris of Le Havre.
Morgan Sanson from Nice won a free kick in defense.
Le Havre wins a corner after Melvin Bard concedes.
Lucas Gourna-Douath from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Morgan Sanson - Nice.
Elye WahiYellow CardElye Wahi from Nice receives a yellow card for a foul.
Elye Wahi of Nice committed a foul.
Arouna Sangante from Le Havre won a free kick in defense.
Nice and Le Havre meet in a crucial relegation battle with just one point separating the sides. Both teams are struggling for form but desperately need points to pull away from the drop zone in this must-win encounter.
