3 – 2
“Nice defender Kojo Peprah Oppong deflects the ball into his own net to give Montpellier a shock early lead”
Pivotal“Alexandre Mendy doubles Montpellier's advantage with a clinical finish from close range after his initial effort was blocked”
Pivotal“Substitute Kaïl Boudache gives Nice a lifeline with a precise left-footed finish from the six-yard box after Elye Wahi's cross”
Pivotal“Antoine Mendy levels the score with a right-footed strike from close range following a corner kick to set up a frantic finish”
Pivotal“Sofiane Diop completes the remarkable comeback with the winning goal in stoppage time, sparking wild celebrations and heated exchanges”
Pivotal
Nice
Montpellier
Outstanding performance
Nice•MidfielderNice produced a stunning late turnaround to knock Montpellier out of the Coupe de France in a thrilling 3-2 victory. After falling 2-0 behind through Kojo Peprah Oppong's early own goal and Alexandre Mendy's 69th-minute strike, Nice appeared destined for elimination. However, Franck Haise's tactical gamble of five substitutions on the hour mark transformed the match, with fresh legs Kaïl Boudache and Sofiane Diop proving decisive. The home side mounted a remarkable three-goal blitz in the final 20 minutes, with Boudache pulling one back, Antoine Mendy equalizing from a corner in the 89th minute, and Diop completing the dramatic comeback in stoppage time to send Nice into the next round.
Charles Vanhoutte from Nice earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Yanis Issoufou from Montpellier commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Nice, following a play that was defended by Everson.
The shot is deflected. Elye Wahi from Nice tries a right-footed effort from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Gabin Bernardeau.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of stoppage time.
Antoine Mendy from Nice earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Goal! It's now Nice 2, Montpellier 2. Antoine Mendy scores for Nice with a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Nice, following a foul by Enzo Tchato.
Corner kick awarded to Montpellier after a play that was deflected out by Charles Vanhoutte.
A shot is deflected. Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
An attempt is thwarted. Tom Louchet from Nice takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Juma Bah from Nice tries a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Sofiane Diop from Nice tries to take a shot with his right foot from just a few yards out, but it gets deflected.
Corner kick awarded to Nice, following a foul by Christopher Jullien.
Charles Vanhoutte commits a foul for Nice.
Charles Vanhoutte commits a foul - Nice.
Everson - Montpellier has been awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Charles Vanhoutte commits a foul for Nice.
Everson - Montpellier has been awarded a free kick in their attacking half.
Antoine Mendy from Nice earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Nathanaël Mbuku from Montpellier commits a foul.
Nathanaël Mbuku from Montpellier is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Charles Vanhoutte commits a foul for Nice.
Substitution for Montpellier: Théo Chennahi comes on to replace Becir Omeragic, who has been injured.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Becir Omeragic from Montpellier.
Missed opportunity. Antoine Mendy from Nice took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Juma Bah commits a foul - Nice.
Shot attempt denied. Tom Louchet from Nice tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Charles Vanhoutte.
Offside call, well done. Elye Wahi has been flagged for being offside.
assist: Elye Wahi
Goal! Montpellier takes the lead with a score of 2-1. Kail Boudache scores for Nice with a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, finding the bottom right corner. The assist came from Elye Wahi, who delivered a precise cross.
Goal! Montpellier takes the lead, making it 2-1. Kail Boudache scores with a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, finding the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Elye Wahi, who delivered a great cross.
Shot on goal denied. Charles Vanhoutte from Nice takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Mathieu Michel from Montpellier makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by Juma Bah.
Juma Bah from Nice earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Alexandre Mendy commits a foul for Montpellier.
Goal! Nice 0, Montpellier 2. Alexandre Mendy scores for Montpellier with a right-footed shot from just a few yards out, placing it perfectly into the bottom left corner.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier fires a left-footed strike from the middle of the box, but it's blocked.
Sofiane Diop from Nice earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Julien Laporte commits a foul for Montpellier.
Substitution for Nice: Kail Boudache comes on to take the place of Zoumana Diallo.
Substitution for Montpellier: Yanis Issoufou comes on to take the place of Téji Savanier.
Substitution for Nice: Sofiane Diop comes on to take the place of Isak Jansson.
Substitution for Nice: Sofiane Diop comes on to take the place of Isak Jansson.
Substitution for Montpellier: Enzo Tchato comes on to take the place of Naoufel El Hannach.
Missed opportunity! Charles Vanhoutte from Nice took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
The attempt is thwarted. Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it's blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Montpellier after a play that resulted in a deflection off Tom Louchet.
Naoufel El Hannach from Montpellier is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Elye Wahi from Nice commits a foul.
Elye Wahi from Nice commits a foul.
Nicolas Pays of Montpellier is awarded a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Foul committed by Tom Louchet - Nice.
Missed opportunity. Elye Wahi from Nice took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Naoufel El Hannach from Montpellier has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Elye Wahi from Nice commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Elye Wahi from Nice took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. Morgan Sanson provided the assist.
Missed opportunity! Isak Jansson from Nice had a header from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Morgan Sanson.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Julien Laporte from Montpellier.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Morgan Sanson from Nice takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. Isak Jansson provided the assist.
Corner kick awarded to Montpellier after Juma Bah allowed the ball to go out of play.
Téji Savanier from Montpellier earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Everson - Montpellier is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Offside! A great play, but Elye Wahi has been flagged for offside.
Morgan Sanson commits a foul for Nice.
Becir Omeragic from Montpellier earns a free kick in his own half.
Gabin Bernardeau from Nice commits a foul.
Gabin Bernardeau from Nice commits a foul.
Juma Bah commits a foul - Nice.
Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Nice: Morgan Sanson comes on to take the place of Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga.
Substitution for Nice: Jonathan Clauss comes on to take the place of Kojo Peprah Oppong.
Substitution for Nice: Elye Wahi comes on to take the place of Salis Abdul Samed.
The second half is underway with the score standing at Nice 0, Montpellier 1.
The first half concludes with the score at Nice 0, Montpellier 1.
Missed opportunity! Christopher Jullien of Montpellier heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes just wide to the left. The chance was set up by Nicolas Pays after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Montpellier after a play that resulted in a deflection off Juma Bah.
A shot is thwarted. Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier tries a right-footed effort from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Nicolas Pays.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Gabin Bernardeau from Nice earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Téji Savanier from Montpellier is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Nice earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Théo Sainte-Luce from Montpellier commits a foul.
The shot was blocked. Isak Jansson from Nice took a left-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper managed to make the save.
Missed opportunity. Salis Abdul Samed from Nice takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar and to the right. The attempt was set up by Tom Louchet.
Shot attempt denied. Tom Louchet from Nice takes a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it's intercepted.
Téji Savanier from Montpellier earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Salis Abdul Samed commits a foul - Nice.
Juma Bah commits a foul - Nice.
Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Naoufel El Hannach from Montpellier is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Salis Abdul Samed commits a foul - Nice.
Corner awarded to Nice after Théo Sainte-Luce allowed the ball to go out of play.
Tom Louchet from Nice earns a free kick on the right flank.
Lucas MincarelliYellow CardLucas Mincarelli from Montpellier receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Lucas Mincarelli commits a foul for Montpellier.
Missed opportunity! Kojo Peprah Oppong from Nice took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a corner kick, but it went wide.
Corner awarded to Nice after a play that resulted in a deflection off Téji Savanier.
The shot was deflected. Gabin Bernardeau from Nice tried a left-footed effort from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked.
Téji Savanier from Montpellier commits a handball.
Corner kick awarded to Nice after Everson allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity. Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes over the bar and to the right.
Théo Sainte-Luce from Montpellier earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Tom Louchet commits a foul for Nice.
Offside call, well done. Zoumana Diallo has been flagged for being offside.
Juma Bah from Nice earns a free kick in their own half.
Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier commits a foul.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Nice earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Théo Sainte-Luce from Montpellier commits a foul.
Tom Louchet from Nice earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Lucas Mincarelli from Montpellier commits a foul.
Gabin Bernardeau from Nice is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Becir Omeragic from Montpellier commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier had a header from the middle of the box that went just wide to the left. He was set up by a cross from Lucas Mincarelli.
Foul committed by Kojo Peprah Oppong - Nice.
Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier earns a free kick in his own half.
Alexandre Mendy from Montpellier is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Goal! Nice 0, Montpellier 1. Lucas Mincarelli scores for Montpellier with a left-footed shot from just a few yards out, placing it into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Nicolas Pays.
Kojo Peprah Oppong from Nice has been awarded a free kick in their own half.
Everson commits a foul for Montpellier.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently preparing on the field.
Nice host Montpellier in a crucial Coupe de France Round of 16 tie at the Allianz Riviera. With recent head-to-head history favoring the hosts and cup upsets already happening this round, this knockout encounter promises drama as both sides battle for a place in the quarter-finals.
