On 10 November one of the matches of the 12th round of the French football championship took place. Montpellier (France) and Nice (France) met.
French Championship, 12th round
Montpellier (France) - Nice (France) - 0:0 (0:0)
Warnings: Pablo Rosario (5), Boudaoui (45+1), Todibo (70), Melvin Bard (82).
Montpellier vs Nice: A hard fought game ended in a stalemate In a long-awaited Ligue 1 match, Montpellier hosted Nice at the legendary Stade de la Mosson-Mondial 98. The game promised to be an exciting confrontation between two teams hungry for victory. However, despite their best efforts, both teams failed to break the deadlock, resulting in a goalless draw at half-time and in regulation time. The match started at a high tempo, with both teams keen to make a name for themselves. The players showed their skill and determination, engaging in a fierce battle for possession of the ball. The intensity of the game was evident from the start and the referee showed several yellow cards. In the 5th minute, Nice player P. Rosario received a yellow card after an inaccurate tackle and the referee had no choice but to caution him. It was an early defeat for Nice, but they managed to keep their composure and steadfastly continue the game. In the first half, both teams went forward looking for a break. In the 45th minute, Nice player H. Boudaoui, who received a warning, added to the list of players in the referee's book. The tension was palpable, with each team looking to gain an advantage before the half-time whistle. The second half was marked by personnel changes, with both teams looking to add new energy to their squads. In the 60th minute Nice made the first substitution, replacing B. Bouanani with G. Laborde. The substitution was aimed at creating another attacking threat and breaking the deadlock. Nice continued to shuffle the lineup, making two more substitutions in a row. In the 66th minute, T. Moffi replaced E. Guessan and J. Boga came on in place of S. Diop. These substitutions gave Nice's attacking game a new impetus, and it began to strive to achieve the goal. However, "Montpellier" confidently held the defence and limited the chances of "Nice" to take the goal.
The home side showed their resilience and determination, managing to nullify all of their opponents' attacks. Both teams fought hard, but no goals were scored. It is noteworthy that the match was not without controversial moments, as the referee was once again called upon to penalise the players. In the 70th minute, Nice player J. Todibo received a yellow card, which further increased the heat of the game. In the 78th minute, Montpellier made their first substitution, hoping for a breakthrough. Т. Saint-Luce replaced K. Julien, and the hosts went into the attack on fresh legs. The substitution breathed new life into Montpellier's game, and they began to press forward. In the 82nd minute, Nice player M. Bard received a yellow card, adding to the list of cautioned players. The match turned into a battle of attrition, with both teams fiercely resisting in every encounter. As time drew to a close, both teams made further substitutions in an attempt to snatch victory in the final minutes. In the 84th minute, Montpellier replaced V. Khazri with K. Fayad, and in the 86th minute, Nice replaced M. Bard with R. Perrault. These changes should have energised the teams as they desperately looked for a chance to win. In the final minutes of the match Montpellier made one last substitution: T. Savanier was replaced by K. Yeboah. Yeboah. As a result, neither team was able to find the turning point, and a goalless draw appeared on the scoreboard. Despite the fact that both teams showed determination and hard fighting, failing to score, the fans were somewhat disappointed. Nevertheless, the match demonstrated the rivalry and skill shown in Ligue 1. Despite the lack of goals, the meeting between Montpellier and Nice was filled with drama, controversy and highlights. Both teams will learn valuable lessons from this draw and try to improve their results in future matches and move up the table.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Montpellier vs Brest, Nice vs Toulouse.
| Montpellier | Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
| 9 | Kicks | 15 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 5 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty area | 6 |
| 10 | Offences | 14 |
| 3 | Corner | 7 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 41% | Ball possession | 59% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 396 | Total assists | 561 |
| 318 | Accurate assists | 500 |
| 80% | Transmission accuracy | 89% |