OM – Nice. Olympique de Marseille won against OGC Nice on Sunday evening with a score of two goals to one, on the occasion of the 29th day of Ligue 1. A result which allows OM to remain second in the L1 ranking. Discover the summary of this meeting.
22:54 – OGC Nice-Benitez: “We deserved at least a draw”
OGC Nice goalkeeper Walter Benitez estimated, at the microphone of Prime Video, that the Niçois should have collected at least one point this evening, even if it did not smile on the Gym: “We would have deserved at least the match No, because we worked well, we did what we had to and we created chances. Unfortunately we didn’t finish the actions well, so of course we are frustrated by the result. We came here to play, we don’t pay attention to the rest. The most important thing is the pitch. We get a result that is not positive for us but it will help us for the future.”
22:48 – Marseille remains second in the standings
With this success ahead of OGC Nice (2-1) this Sunday evening, Olympique de Marseille remains second in the Ligue 1 standings, 12 points behind PSG and one point ahead of Rennes, who take 3rd place in the advantage of the Nice, who lost big this evening at the Vélodrome.
22:41 – ⌛ It’s over between Olympique Marseille and OGC Nice (2-1)
The superiority of Olympique Marseille was indisputable. At the end of this meeting, possession of the ball is indeed largely in his favor (61% against 39% for OGC Nice). Olympique Marseille also created the most serious chances with 7 shots on target against 3 for OGC Nice and therefore logically won in this confrontation (2-1).
22:40 – Lemina reduces the gap for Nice (2-1)!
In the wake of the kick-off, Nice obtained a free kick on the left, after a foul by Saliba who also collected a yellow card. Kluivert hits him perfectly and Lemina cuts the trajectory well in front of Lopez to score in favor of the Gym. The people of Nice regain hope at the end of the match!
22:39 – ⚽ Mario Lemina reduces the delay of OGC Nice (2-1)!
Mario Lemina shook the nets and reduced the score in the 90th minute of play in this 2nd half! OGC Nice come back to 2 to 1 at the Orange Vélodrome.
22:38 – Four minutes of added time
In the wake of this second Marseille goal scored by Bakambu, Mr. Brisard granted four minutes of additional time in this match between OM and Nice.
22:37 – Bakambu doubles the lead for OM!
The Vélodrome exults in these last moments thanks to Cédric Bakambu! On a quickly led counter, Gerson is well offset by Bakambu on the left. The Brazilian raises his head and crosses perfectly for Bakambu at the far post. The former Sochaux player makes the gesture just to deceive Benitez, and it’s 2-0 for OM!
22:36 – ⚽ Cédric Bakambu doubles the lead for Olympique Marseille (2-0)!
And Olympique Marseille doubles its lead at the Orange Vélodrome! A second goal scored by Cédric Bakambu in the 89th minute in this 2nd half. We are 2 to 0 in this OM – Nice.
22:34 – OM: Bakambu and Balerdi come into play
Two new changes on the side of OM. Pape Gueye and Dimitri Payet are replaced respectively by Leandro Balerdi and Cédric Bakambu, who celebrates his 100th in Ligue 1 this evening.
22:32 – Five more minutes to play
There are five minutes to play in regulation time at the Vélodrome between Olympique de Marseille and OGC Nice. The score is still in favor of OM (1-0).
22:29 – Guendouzi shoots above
Well found by Dimitri Payet at the entrance to the area on a back pass, Guendouzi prefers to hit than to play with Harit who claimed in the area. The ball goes over!
22:26 – OGC Nice: Delort gives way
Nice coach Christophe Galtier makes his fifth and final substitution in this match. Andy Delort is replaced by Evann Guessand on the attacking front.
10:25 p.m. – OM: Milik gives up his place
Second change on the side of Olympique de Marseille. Milik, the only scorer of the match so far, gives way to Kolasinac. Sampaoli strengthens his left side after the entry of Kluivert on the Nice side.
22:23 – Delort strikes wide!
Justin Kluivert performs a feat on the right side to eliminate two players before crossing well for Delort who, after good control, hits hard but the ball skims the post of Pau Lopez!
22:22 – OM: Under replaced
Jorge Sampaoli, from the stands at the Vélodrome, makes his first substitution in this match. Cengiz Ünder is replaced by Amine Harit for this last quarter of an hour on the OM side.
22:20 – Delort collapses in the box
On a cross from Kluivert, Andy Delort collapses in the area in contact with William Saliba. Mr. Brisard does not whistle, to the great anger of the people of Nice. It seemed contentious but he did not reconsider his decision.
22:19 – Nice: Galtier makes two changes
Christophe Galtier decides once again to make a change, and even two at once this time. Atal and Kluivert replace Lotomba and Thuram respectively.
22:18 – Lopez in front of Delort!
What an opportunity for Nice to equalise! In the middle, Thuram manages to make the difference and launches Delort into the box with a superb pass. The Nice striker strikes at the end of the race but Lopez diverts by quickly exiting in the feet.
22:15 – OM are back again and again
The Marseillais are now having a hard time getting out of their half of the field, 20 minutes from the final whistle. Thursday’s European trip may be starting to weigh on your legs.
22:12 – OM retreat
OM have not attacked for several minutes and have apparently accepted to suffer the game against the Niçois. The balance of power has reversed in this match, even if Nice is not yet too dangerous…
22:09 – OGC Nice: Dolberg replaces Stengs
Christophe Galtier decides to make a second change in this meeting. Kasper Dolberg replaces Calvin Stengs. Thuram will pass to the right instead of Stengs and Gouiri to pass to the left.
22:07 – Nice parade from Lopez!
On a cross from Gouiri, the ball is deflected by Delort with his hand to Stengs at the far post. The referee saw nothing and the Dutchman can hit from a tight angle but Lopez diverts after a nice save.
22:06 – OM: Caleta-Car receives a yellow card
Duje Caleta-Car receives a logical yellow card for a big foul on Jordan Lotomba along the sideline, in front of the Nice bench.
22:02 – What a strike from Gueye for OM
25 meters from the Nice goal, Pape Gueye is not attacked and triggers a powerful shot at ground level. Benitez is surprised but pushes the ball away. Milik makes the effort and arrives first on the ball, which he stings over Benitez but Todibo comes back to clear on his line! Milik is finally flagged offside.