2023-10-22 00:23:17
Various fortunes for Dante and Balerdi. Norbert Scanella / Panoramic / Norbert Scanella / Norbert Scanella / Panoramic / Norbert Scanella
At the end of a committed derby but poor in chances, OGC Nice relied on its iron defense to defeat OM (1-0) on Saturday at the Allianz Riviera.
Tops
Dante-Todibo, no entry
The best defense in Ligue 1 (4 goals conceded) assumed its status against the Marseille attack. Highly anticipated after his eventful stint in Blue, Todibo reigned supreme in the duels, Aubameyang and Ndiaye never found the solution against him. His speed has done a lot of good alongside Dante, a veteran (40 years old) who hasn’t aged a bit. Very comfortable in anticipation and recovery, the Brazilian played in an armchair. The Nice leader can count on an imperial central hinge, supported by an equally successful goalkeeper. Decisive in front of Harit (62nd), Bulka validated a fourth meeting without conceding a goal at home. A notable performance which says a lot about the solidity of the Gym, executioner of PSG, Monaco and therefore OM during these first nine days.
Guessand, unexpected hero
In this match that had been closed for a long time, a burst of brilliance was needed, a spark coming off the bench. And the light came from Guessand, who came in place of Moffi and scored with a header six minutes later (79th). A few seconds earlier, the former Nantes player had his direct opponent, Balerdi, warned for the first time in the duel before his immediate expulsion. Served by Boga, the Aiglons’ most active offensive player, Farioli’s luxury joker capsized the Allianz Riviera. Offering three crucial points to his team who can revise their ambitions upwards.
Rongier floated
In great difficulty before the appointment of Gattuso on the Olympian bench, the OM captain regained momentum during this southern derby. His quality of recovery and recovery allowed the Phocaeans to create several chances. Like his perfect pass in Aubameyang’s race, clumsy in front of Bulka when the score was 0-0. Positioned in front of the defense with Ounahi, Rongier did the work of undermining for two and reassured his coach. We will still have to count on this season despite recent lackluster performances.
Flops
Aubameyang-Moffi, same fight
The two number 9s missed their meeting. Muzzled by the Todibo-Dante duo, Aubameyang went through 70 minutes like a ghost before lifting his head above water to… harvest a golden opportunity (73rd). The Gabonese gave up his place with his head down, a few moments before Moffi, also very discreet. The Nigerian tried timidly in front of Lopez (35th, 43rd) but was subjected to the law of Mbemba and Balerdi, both with his back to the goal and in depth. So brilliant against PSG, the former Lorient player left his hero’s cape to his replacement Guessand.
Balerdi, three minutes in hell
Author of a solid performance so far, the Argentinian defender, as is often the case, ruined everything in a fraction of a second. Nervous and clumsy, he received two yellow cards in three minutes at the start of the last quarter of an hour. A fatal error immediately punished by the Aiglons opening the score. Always subject to debate in Marseille, Balerdi did not help his case by precipitating the fall of his team. And this, despite the promises of its latest releases.
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