The Merlus are quickly rewarded for their start to the match with the opener of Outarra (17th). On the corner struck on the left by Le Fée, Ouattara jumps higher than everyone and cuts the ball which ends up on the left of Kasper Schmeichel. The Lorient people will push to make the break but the Nice goalkeeper will make several decisive stops. Despite some fears, Lorient returned to the locker room leading to the score (1-0).
The second half will be completely different and Nice will turn the match upside down. It is Youcef Atal who will sound the revolt with a splendid goal. The Algerian strikes on the left by transplanting in the axis and triggers a strike from the left which ends in a small net (61st). Back at half-time, Laborde will allow Nice to take the lead. Served by Hicham Boudaoui, Gaëtan Laborde arms with the left foot. His attempt is countered and surprises Yvon Mvogo, lobbed and beaten on his right. The score will not move and Nice will win at Moustoir.