Okumu avoids the break
We were close to the break! Served by Guessand, Bouannani located rather to the right of the area places a powerful shot diverted from goal by Okumu.
More fear than harm for Boudaoui
After achieving a sombrero on Akieme, Boudaoui collapses, and the game is stopped. Finally, the Algerian gets up quite quickly.
Additional time:
There will be 6 minutes more in this first act.
CONCRETE WORK
And Nice regains the advantage! Coming to face Diouf, Laborde delights with a panenka on which Diouf is completely beaten. 1-2!
Yellow for Munetsi
Munetsi takes a yellow for protest.
Penalty for Nice!
Jostled by Kipré, Laborde who was first on the ball in the area collapsed. The referee does not hesitate, and awards the penalty to the Aiglons. Laborde will shoot him.
Teuma caught
Important return from Bouannani coming down low enough to take the ball from Teuma. The captain of Reims planned to gain meters.
Yellow for Guessand
Guessand receives a yellow, after a bad move on Akieme who is now on the ground.
The goals are finally here
While only goals were missing from this match full of opportunities, the two teams are now sharp in front of goal.
IT EQUALIZES
Reims is already back in the match! Following a poor header from Danten Ito follows into the area with a shot from the right landing in Bulka’s net. 1-1!
Diop not far from the break!
Bouannani slips a wonderful deep pass for Diop. Certainly slowed down, the pass reaches Diop who immediately attempts a dive touched by Diouf. The goalkeeper finally manages to keep the ball.
GUESSAND BRAND!
Nice opens the score! Clauss delights with a superbly taken corner, and placed on the head of Guessand at the far post whose helmet shot is unstoppable for Diouf too short. 0-1!
A fun match to watch
The game is very lively, and it is even surprising that no goal has yet been scored. We must still note the very good matches released at the moment by Bulka and Diouf.
Laborde barely misses the 0-1!
What a rescue of Buta! After a dive attempt from Bard, Diouf pushes the ball away, but Laborde follows and manages to extend the ball, but Buta narrowly intervenes to avoid the goal.
Akieme’s volley!
Bulka saves Nice again! Focused and close to the surface, Akieme unleashes a powerful volley from the left, superbly repelled by the two fists of the Nice goalkeeper. Reims is in a strong moment.
Munetsi’s breakthrough
Munetsi is very solid, and forces the passage on the right flank, but his deep pass towards Ito is not supported enough, and Bulka who is still well out is the first on the ball.
Diouf serene
Nice scratches a free kick thanks to Guessand on the right side. It is sent into the area by Clauss, and caught in the air without problem by Diouf.
Bulka’s authoritarian exit!
Big opportunity for Reims, with a perfect cross from Teuma, placed on the head of Munetsi. The recovery forces Bulka to ensure his exit to box the ball. The following recovery from a Remois player does not worry the doorman.
Ndombélé on the ground
Ndombélé’s turn to be on the ground, after Teuma let his foot drag during his duel with the Frenchman. Thanks to the trainers, he was able to get up.
Ito’s shot flies
Ito progresses to the right, before getting back into line, and firing a left shot from just over 20 meters away. It’s a good attempt, but it’s beyond Bulka’s scope.
Atangana returns
The game has resumed, and Atangana is back on the pitch. The Nice defense is solid at the moment, with a cross from the left blocked by Bard’s head.
Atangana on the ground
Following contact with Ndombélé, Atangana is on the ground, and the trainers must intervene.
Diouf decisive again!
Well served by Diop, Ndombélé sinks into the area, and places a cross shot from the left well deflected by the firm hand of a Diouf already decisive twice in 10 minutes.
Missed roll-up for Bouannani
Nice goes on the attack, with Bouannani served in the middle. After entering the area, he forces the left curl a little, and it goes wide of the target.
Diouf’s stop!
Bouannani comes out perfectly in a tight angle on the left, and Diop is served behind. He continues with a right shot deflected for a corner by Diouf who has relaxed well.
Diakité stumbles upon Dante
Diakité and Buta combine on the right flank, and the first city tries to strike, but is impaled on Dante. The Brazilian does not obstruct, and Nice can get back on track.
Reims puts pressure
If Nice is keen to keep the ball by circulating it, the Rémois are quite aggressive, and in a good way.
Attentive Bulka
The Reims pressing is effective, and Nakamura manages to project himself onto the left flank after a recovery. Diakité is not far from cutting off the Japanese’s cross, but Bulka quickly comes out to catch the ball.
Atangana at fault
Bouannani keeps the ball well in the midfield, despite the pressure put on by Atangana. The Niçois manages to win the mistake.
Here we go!
Referee Willy Delajod kicked off the match between Reims and Nice. The Rémois engage.
Kick-off imminent
The match will start shortly. Rémois and Niçois are on the Auguste-Delaune lawn.
Reims will formalize two recruits
Malcom Jeng, 19-year-old Swedish central defender and Japanese right-back Hiroki Sekine will be officially present in Reims.
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History of the last confrontation
Last April, Reims and Nice were unable to decide between themselves (0-0). The two teams are even used to sharing points. In the last 9 matches played between the two teams, there have been 7 draws.
Nakamura still effective
Not always calm, the Nice defense will have to carefully monitor striker Keito Nakamura who can almost be considered as Reims’ best player this season. After a season of adaptation, the Japanese finally attacked Reims from the top of his 7 registered pawns.
Guessand always regular
If Nice lacks consistency, some players have been for several weeks. Evann Guessand is even in the form of his life, he who already has 7 goals in Ligue 1. The Ivorian even has the privilege of being supported by a Sofiane Diop finally free of injuries, and confirming his potential seen in Monaco.
A big blow for Nice?
Better positioned than Reims, Nice (6th) also oscillates between hot and cold, and is struggling to launch a series of victories. Forced to a draw against Montpellier, the Nice started 2025 well with a success against Rennes (3-2). Perhaps the Aiglons could take advantage of the renewed difficulties to finally start a series, and temporarily occupy 4th place.
The poor form of Reims
After a rather convincing start to the season, Reims (11th) is experiencing a decline in form, and is now out of the top 10. In Ligue 1, the last success of the Rémois dates back to November 10 against Le Havre (0-3). Since then, Ito’s teammates have had a series of draws, and fell apart last weekend with this 3-1 defeat against promoted Saint-Etienne.
The official line-up of Reims
Diouf – Buta, Okumu, Kipré, Akieme – Teuma, Attacked Edoa, Munetsi – Ito, Diakité, Nakamura
The official eleven of Nice
Bulka – Clauss, Dante, Ndayishimiye, Bard – Boudaoui, Ndombele – Diop, Bouanani, Guessand, Laborde
Welcome everyone!
Hello everyone, and welcome to the live commentary of the match between Reims and Nice. Meeting counting for the 17th day, and will start at 7 p.m. at the Auguste-Delaune stadium.
