Commentary:
90+5' Nice with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 17704.
90+5' Ball possession: Nice: 64%, Saint-Etienne: 36%.
90+4' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
90+3' Adil Aouchiche is penalised for pushing Dante.
90+3' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
90+3' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Goal kick for Nice.
90+2' How did he miss that? Enzo Crivelli has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
90+2' Romain Hamouma of Saint-Etienne passes the ball to a team mate.
90+2' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
90+2' Flavius Daniliuc could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
90+2' Dante relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Saidou Sow puts in a cross...
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Evann Guessand from Nice trips Eliaquim Mangala
90+1' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' A shot by Andy Delort is blocked.
90+1' Calvin Stengs of Nice passes the ball to a team mate.
90+1' Calvin Stengs from Nice takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Eliaquim Mangala is penalised for pushing Hichem Boudaoui.
90' Ball possession: Nice: 64%, Saint-Etienne: 36%.
90' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
90' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Morgan Schneiderlin swings in a cross from the free kick.
89' Dangerous challenge by Eliaquim Mangala from Saint-Etienne. Andy Delort on the receiving end of that.
88' Romain Hamouma from Saint-Etienne is ruled offside.
88' Hichem Boudaoui is penalised for pushing Mahdi Camara.
87' Nice are trying to create something here.
87' Walter Benitez from Nice makes a great save.
87' Walter Benitez saved a certain goal there! Adil Aouchiche found himself in a great scoring position but Walter Benitez denied him with a great save
87' CHANCE! Adil Aouchiche finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
87' Sada Thioub carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
87' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
87' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
86' Andy Delort goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
85' Ball possession: Nice: 65%, Saint-Etienne: 35%.
85' Yellow card for Harold Moukoudi.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Harold Moukoudi from Saint-Etienne trips Evann Guessand
84' Nice are trying to create something here.
84' Safe hands from Walter Benitez as he comes out and claims the ball
84' Adil Aouchiche puts in a cross...
83' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
83' Goal kick for Nice.
83' Justin Kluivert is leaving the field to be replaced by Calvin Stengs in a tactical substitution.
83' Melvin Bard is leaving the field to be replaced by Jordan Amavi in a tactical substitution.
82' Sada Thioub from Saint-Etienne sends an effort wide of target
82' Saint-Etienne with a potentially dangerous attack.
82' Mahdi Camara from Saint-Etienne makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
82' Saint-Etienne with a potentially dangerous attack.
82' Jean-Clair Todibo relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Mahdi Camara puts in a cross...
82' Adil Aouchiche from Saint-Etienne takes a short corner kick from the left.
82' Flavius Daniliuc clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
81' Saidou Sow sends a long ball upfield.
81' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
81' Denis Bouanga is leaving the field to be replaced by Romain Hamouma in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Nice: 66%, Saint-Etienne: 34%.
80' Andy Delort provided the assist for the goal.
80' GOAL! - Hichem Boudaoui score from a shot with the right foot, that takes a deflection.80' Andy Delort from Nice heads the ball to a team mate.
80' Walter Benitez sends a long ball upfield.
79' Goal kick for Nice.
79' Bilal Brahimi is leaving the field to be replaced by Hichem Boudaoui in a tactical substitution.
78' Mario Lemina is leaving the field to be replaced by Morgan Schneiderlin in a tactical substitution.
77' Andy Delort relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Adil Aouchiche from Saint-Etienne swings in the corner from the left.
77' Jean-Clair Todibo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
77' Gabriel Silva from Saint-Etienne directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
77' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
76' Safe hands from Paul Bernardoni as he comes out and claims the ball
76' Justin Kluivert puts in a cross...
76' Nice are trying to create something here.
76' Paul Bernardoni relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Justin Kluivert from Nice swings in the corner from the left.
75' Ball possession: Nice: 67%, Saint-Etienne: 33%.
75' Harold Moukoudi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
75' Bilal Brahimi puts in a cross...
75' Nice are trying to create something here.
74' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
74' Amine Gouiri is leaving the field to be replaced by Evann Guessand in a tactical substitution.
74' Yvann Macon is leaving the field to be replaced by Sada Thioub in a tactical substitution.
73' Zaydou Youssouf is coming off and he is replaced by Aimen Moueffek.
73' Nice are trying to create something here.
73' Dante relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne sends a deflected cross into the box.
72' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' Nice plays a short goal kick.
72' That's a great ball by Mahdi Camara from Saint-Etienne. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
71' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
71' A shot by Yvann Macon is blocked.
71' Yvann Macon from Saint-Etienne takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
70' Saint-Etienne with a potentially dangerous attack.
70' Ball possession: Nice: 70%, Saint-Etienne: 30%.
70' Dante comes back onto the field.
70' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
70' The game is restarted.
69' Dante is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
69' Dante is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
69' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68' Mahdi Camara volleys a shot on target, but the keeper saves it.
68' Poor play by Mario Lemina as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
68' Saint-Etienne with a potentially dangerous attack.
68' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Nice are trying to create something here.
66' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
66' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Jean-Clair Todibo relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Adil Aouchiche puts in a cross...
65' Ball possession: Nice: 71%, Saint-Etienne: 29%.
65' Yellow card for Justin Kluivert.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Justin Kluivert from Nice trips Gabriel Silva
65' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Mario Lemina from Nice trips Eliaquim Mangala
64' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Nice stands.
64' Arnaud Nordin is leaving the field to be replaced by Enzo Crivelli in a tactical substitution.
63' Ryad Boudebouz is leaving the field to be replaced by Adil Aouchiche in a tactical substitution.
63' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
62' Justin Kluivert provided the assist for the goal.
62' G O O O A A A L - Andy Delort scores with the right foot!62' Justin Kluivert of Nice passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Justin Kluivert from Nice takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
62' A player from Nice directs the ball behind the defence.
62' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
62' How did he miss that? Mario Lemina has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
62' Flavius Daniliuc of Nice passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Could be a good chance here as Mario Lemina from Nice cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
61' Andy Delort of Nice passes the ball to a team mate.
61' Nice with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
60' With that goal, Nice equalised. Game on!
60' Ball possession: Nice: 71%, Saint-Etienne: 29%.
60' G O O O A A A L Andy Delort curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the right foot! Wonderful finish59' The referee signals a free kick as Zaydou Youssouf from Saint-Etienne trips Mario Lemina
58' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Gabriel Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Bilal Brahimi puts in a cross...
57' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Nice are in control of the ball.
56' A shot from Mario Lemina takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
56' Flavius Daniliuc puts in a cross...
56' Nice are trying to create something here.
55' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Ball possession: Nice: 71%, Saint-Etienne: 29%.
55' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Bilal Brahimi from Nice crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
55' Eliaquim Mangala relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Dante from Nice passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55' Poor play by Saidou Sow as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
55' Justin Kluivert swings in a cross from the free kick.
54' Yellow card for Eliaquim Mangala.
54' Eliaquim Mangala from Saint-Etienne goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mario Lemina
54' Nice are trying to create something here.
53' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
53' A fantastic individual effort by Melvin Bard!
52' Amine Gouiri provided the assist for the goal.
52' G O O O A A A L - Melvin Bard scores with the left foot!52' Melvin Bard from Nice takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
52' Nice are trying to create something here.
52' Nice are in control of the ball.
51' Safe hands from Paul Bernardoni as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Melvin Bard puts in a cross...
51' Nice are trying to create something here.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Zaydou Youssouf from Saint-Etienne trips Amine Gouiri
50' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Nice: 70%, Saint-Etienne: 30%.
50' Denis Bouanga shoots from outside the box, but Walter Benitez has it under control
50' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
50' Amine Gouiri could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
49' Justin Kluivert is penalised for pushing Gabriel Silva.
48' Nice are in control of the ball.
48' Dante from Nice is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
48' Ryad Boudebouz puts in a cross...
47' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Flavius Daniliuc puts in a cross...
47' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Nice are trying to create something here.
47' Andy Delort from Nice tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47' Melvin Bard puts in a cross...
47' Nice are trying to create something here.
47' Could be a good chance here as Melvin Bard from Nice cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47' Melvin Bard from Nice takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
46' Nice are trying to create something here.
46' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' Nice had the ball in their control, but couldn’t go into the pause with the lead.
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Ball possession: Nice: 68%, Saint-Etienne: 32%.
45+6' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+6' A great goal by Zaydou Youssouf
45+4' Ryad Boudebouz provided the assist for the goal.
45+4' G O O O A A A L - Zaydou Youssouf volleys the ball into the back of the net with the left. A great finish!45+4' Ryad Boudebouz from Saint-Etienne puts in a great cross...
45+4' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
45+4' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+4' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+3' Nice are trying to create something here.
45+3' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Bilal Brahimi from Nice swings in the corner from the right.
45+3' Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
45+3' A shot by Pablo Rosario is blocked.
45+3' Amine Gouiri of Nice passes the ball to a team mate.
45+3' Poor play by Gabriel Silva as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
45+3' Justin Kluivert swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+2' The referee signals a free kick as Eliaquim Mangala from Saint-Etienne trips Bilal Brahimi
45+2' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Dante is penalised for pushing Arnaud Nordin.
45+1' Nice are trying to create something here.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Nice: 68%, Saint-Etienne: 32%.
45' Nice plays a short goal kick.
45' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
45' Flavius Daniliuc comes back onto the field.
45' The game is restarted.
45' Flavius Daniliuc is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
44' Yellow card for Flavius Daniliuc.
44' Melvin Bard is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
43' Gabriel Silva is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
43' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
43' The referee signals a free kick as Flavius Daniliuc from Nice trips Gabriel Silva
43' Nice are trying to create something here.
43' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
41' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
41' Andy Delort from Nice is ruled offside.
40' Justin Kluivert swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Saidou Sow from Saint-Etienne trips Justin Kluivert
40' Ball possession: Nice: 68%, Saint-Etienne: 32%.
39' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
39' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
38' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' The game is restarted.
37' Melvin Bard is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
37' The referee runs back to show Yvann Macon from Saint-Etienne a yellow card for the previous foul.
37' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
37' Justin Kluivert from Nice sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
37' Justin Kluivert from Nice takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' Some neat football here as Justin Kluivert from Nice plays a 1-2 with Andy Delort.
37' Nice are trying to create something here.
36' Yvann Macon from Saint-Etienne concedes a foul on Melvin Bard but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
36' Nice plays a short goal kick.
36' What a miss! Eliaquim Mangala has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
36' Denis Bouanga puts in a cross...
36' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
36' Poor play by Jean-Clair Todibo as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
35' Yvann Macon puts in a cross...
35' Ball possession: Nice: 69%, Saint-Etienne: 31%.
35' Jean-Clair Todibo is penalised for pushing Denis Bouanga.
34' Safe hands from Paul Bernardoni as he comes out and claims the ball
34' Amine Gouiri from Nice had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
34' Flavius Daniliuc puts in a cross...
34' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Flavius Daniliuc puts in a cross...
33' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Paul Bernardoni relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Mario Lemina sends a long ball upfield.
32' Nice are trying to create something here.
32' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' The game is restarted.
31' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
31' Dangerous challenge by Andy Delort from Nice. Saidou Sow on the receiving end of that.
31' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
30' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
30' Ball possession: Nice: 68%, Saint-Etienne: 32%.
30' Mahdi Camara is penalised for pushing Pablo Rosario.
29' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' The game is restarted.
28' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
28' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
27' The referee signals a free kick as Mahdi Camara from Saint-Etienne trips Dante
26' Nice plays a short goal kick.
26' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Bilal Brahimi hand-balls.
25' Nice are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Nice: 69%, Saint-Etienne: 31%.
24' Andy Delort sends a header towards goal, but Paul Bernardoni is there to comfortably save it
24' Melvin Bard puts in a cross...
24' Nice are trying to create something here.
24' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Nice are trying to create something here.
23' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Silva from Saint-Etienne trips Justin Kluivert
22' Nice are in control of the ball.
22' Mahdi Camara puts in a cross...
22' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
21' Nice are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Nice: 66%, Saint-Etienne: 34%.
20' Goal kick for Saint-Etienne.
20' Pablo Rosario fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
20' A shot by Amine Gouiri is blocked.
19' Nice with a potentially dangerous attack.
19' Andy Delort from Nice had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
19' Flavius Daniliuc puts in a cross...
19' Nice are trying to create something here.
18' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
18' Harold Moukoudi relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Bilal Brahimi puts in a cross...
18' Yvann Macon from Saint-Etienne goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Melvin Bard
18' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
17' Nice are trying to create something here.
16' Saint-Etienne take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
16' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Nice are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Nice: 75%, Saint-Etienne: 25%.
14' That goal for Saint-Etienne came against the run of play
14' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Saint-Etienne stands.
12' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
11' G O O O A A A L - Denis Bouanga volleys the ball into the back of the net.11' Yvann Macon from Saint-Etienne directs a ball squarely in the box.
11' Could be a good chance here as Zaydou Youssouf from Saint-Etienne cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
11' Saint-Etienne are trying to create something here.
10' Nice are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Nice: 76%, Saint-Etienne: 24%.
10' Great defending by Dante from Nice to prevent his team conceding a goal.
10' A shot by Arnaud Nordin is blocked.
10' A shot by Arnaud Nordin is blocked.
9' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
9' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
9' Could be a good chance here as Ryad Boudebouz from Saint-Etienne cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
9' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
9' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Nice take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Saint-Etienne are in control of the ball.
7' A shot from Andy Delort takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
6' Bilal Brahimi puts in a cross...
6' Nice are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Nice: 79%, Saint-Etienne: 21%.
5' Flavius Daniliuc from Nice is ruled offside.
5' Could be a good chance here as Bilal Brahimi from Nice cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
4' Nice are trying to create something here.
4' Nice take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Andy Delort from Nice is ruled offside.
3' Good effort by Denis Bouanga as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
3' Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
3' Could be a good chance here as Ryad Boudebouz from Saint-Etienne cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
3' Saint-Etienne start a counter attack.
2' Nice are in control of the ball.
1' Andy Delort from Nice is ruled offside.
1' Nice are trying to create something here.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Saint-Etienne kick-off, and the game is underway.
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