Monaco offers the derby
After its success against Lorient last Sunday, the Gym was unable to continue at Stade Louis 2 on Wednesday. It had to be said that the Nice faced the team in form of the moment, AS Monaco, recent winner of Rennes.
To face the Monegasque neighbor, Christophe Galtier innovates from his starting composition. Amine Gouiri, Pablo Rosario and Justin Kluivert start on the bench. Hicham Boudaoui and Yacine Brahimi are holders. Rather profitable choices, the first period of the Niçois is rather successfulmost of the offensives start from Brahimi.
Unfortunately for the Rouge et Noir, Nice’s good start to the match was spoiled by the Monegasque opener in the last seconds of the first half. Already a scorer at the Allianz Riviera on September 19, Alexandre Golovine gave his team the advantage. After a cross from Vanderson from the right, Walter Benitez quickly dives to the ground to try to ward off the danger. The ball returns to the Russian who only has to beat the Argentinian goalkeeper at close range.
Back from the locker room, OGC Nice tries to remember the score but in vain. The Aiglons once again lack accuracy in the last gesture (15 shots, 2 on target). Andy Delort or Khéphren Thuram have balls of but without ever managing to be dangerous. It’s even Wissam Ben Yedder who could have doubled the bet by presenting Benitez’s post.
Monaco carried out the good operation of this 33rd day. With this fifth victory in a row, ASM climbs to 5th place, level on points with 3rd, Rennes. For its part, the Gym continues to tumble in the rankings. The Niçois are no longer part of the top 5, they are 6th.