Live updates from Allianz Riviera: Nice vs Paris FC
Nice started this Ligue 1 clash with intent, and their pressure paid off just before half-time. A well-worked sequence culminated in Diop finishing through the legs of Nkambadio after a clever pass from Cho, giving the home side a 1-0 lead at the break. The first half unfolded with Nice controlling possession and looking the more dangerous side in the final third.
First half: domination rewarded
Nice’s approach was patient but direct enough to threaten Paris FC’s defense. Moffi and Diop combined on several occasions, and Nkambadio had to stay alert to deny a quick break from the visitors. Lees-Melou tried to inject danger from distance, and while his efforts flashed wide or were blocked, the pattern remained: Nice were in control and created the better chances, justifying the scoreline at the interval.
Second half: Paris FC rise and respond
As teams emerged after the break, Paris FC shifted gears and assumed more of the initiative. Abdul Samed and Vanhoutte anchored the midfield as Kebbal and Geubbels looked to unlock the Nice back line. The visitors grew into the game, and Nkambadio again faced test after test, pulling off a crucial save to keep the deficit at one goal.
At 50 minutes, Paris FC began to press higher up the pitch, and the momentum slowly swung in their favor. Moffi remained a threat for Nice, yet Diouf and his defense held firm in key moments. A flurry of set-pieces from Paris FC tested Nice’s resolve, with Clauss’s crosses from the flank causing occasional alarms for the Niçois.
Key moments and tactical changes
The contest featured several close calls and smart interventions. A potential penalty at 61 minutes was reviewed by the video assistant referee but was ruled out, keeping the one-goal difference intact. Bombito made a vital intervention at 64 minutes to snuff out Kebbal’s promising run, underscoring a tense defensive battle. The tactical chess match intensified at 69 minutes when Nice made their first round of changes: Cho, who had been the architect of the opening goal, was replaced by Jansson, while Kebbal made way for Ikoné in a bid to inject fresh legs and pace on the Paris FC flank. For Nice, this was also a moment of adjustment as the visitors sought parity through speed and width.
Ikoné’s debut and Paris FC’s growing threat
This game marked Jonathan Ikoné’s first appearance with the Paris FC squad, a relief for a club intent on stabilizing its Ligue 1 status. The French winger, previously with Fiorentina and other Ligue 1 clubs, brought a new dynamic to the visitors’ attack. Alongside Kebbal and Simon, Ikoné looked to complicate Nice’s defense in the final third.
Conclusion: Nice clings to the lead despite late pressure
Despite Paris FC’s spirited push in the second half, Nice held firm to secure a 1-0 win. The Aiglons benefited from a composed display in midfield and a well-organized defensive effort in the final minutes. For Paris FC, the game underlined the progress the team is making under Ligue 1 pressure, with Ikoné’s arrival giving them an additional source of creativity. The result leaves Nice with the three points, while Paris FC exits hoping for a stronger response in their next fixture.
