Ligue 1 – Nice vs Rennes: Allianz Riviera on Saturday witnessed Nice taking on the visitors Rennes. It was a crucial fixture in which the winning team would leapfrog their opponents. And hence we expected both teams to play with a caution first approach.
As expected both teams were happy to hold the ball and wait for the chance to take the lead. Neither team was able to score in the first hour of the game.
Andy Delort’s goal in the 67th minute gave the hosts the lead and considering the first hour of play they were expected to defend the lead. However, the visitors found the equaliser in the 78th minute through Terrier.
Thus, the game concluded with a 1-1 draw. Following the result, Rennes moved up the table into 2nd position. While Nice have retained their 4th place.
Ligue 1 – Nice vs Rennes: Player ratings
OGC Nice: Alfred Gomis 5, Hamari Traoré 4, Warmed Omari 5, Nayef Aguerd 6, Adrien Truffert 6, Baptiste Santamaria 4, Jonas Martin 5, Benjamin Bourigeaud 7, Lovro Majer 6, Kamaldeen Sulemana 6, Gaëtan Laborde 3.
Subs: Terrier 4, Assignon 5, Guirassy 4, Tchaouna 5, Ugochuwku 5.
Rennes: Walter Benítez 6, Youcef Atal 7, Jean-Clair Todibo 6, Dante 7, Jordan Lotomba 5, Mario Lemina 6, Pablo Rosario 6, Justin Kluivert 5, Hicham Boudaoui 4, Kasper Dolberg 6, Amine Gouiri 5.
Subs: Daniliuc 5, Stengs 5, Guessand 5, Thuram 5, Schneiderlin 5.
