Match report

Nice Defeats Lyon 3-1 in Ligue 1 Thriller

Nice
Nice
3–1
FT
Lyon
Lyon
Jun 3, 2023

Nice stunned Lyon with a convincing 3-1 triumph in their Ligue 1 clash. The hosts took an early lead through an own goal by J. Boateng, followed by goals from G. Laborde and T. Moffi before halftime. Despite Jeffinho's effort for Lyon, Nice managed to hold off any comeback attempts to secure three vital points.

Key Facts

  • • Nice 3 - Lyon 1 (Final Score)
  • • J. Boateng scored an own goal in the 5th minute.
  • • G. Laborde netted a goal at the 28th minute.
  • • T. Moffi found the back of the net via an assist from Hicham Boudaoui in the 33rd minute.
  • • Jeffinho scored for Lyon in the 41st minute.

Lineups

Nice

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 33 A. Mendy (D)
  • 4 Dante (D)
  • 8 P. Rosario (D)
  • 23 J. Lotomba (M)
  • 21 A. Beka Beka (M)
  • 28 H. Boudaoui (M)
  • 26 M. Bard (M)
  • 24 G. Laborde (F)
  • 10 S. Diop (F)
  • 9 T. Moffi (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 B. Bouanani
  • 37 R. Belahyane
  • 38 A. Amraoui
  • 40 A. Dacourt
  • 31 T. Trinker
  • 90 M. Bułka

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 20 S. Kumbedi (D)
  • 17 J. Boateng (D)
  • 4 C. Lukeba (D)
  • 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
  • 6 M. Caqueret (M)
  • 88 C. Tolisso (M)
  • 26 B. Barcola (M)
  • 18 R. Cherki (M)
  • 47 Jeffinho (M)
  • 10 A. Lacazette (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Thiago Mendes
  • 24 J. Lepenant
  • 7 A. Sarr
  • 36 S. Lega
  • 29 M. Sarr
  • 12 Henrique
  • 8 H. Aouar
  • 35 R. Riou

Timeline

  1. Nice
    5' Nice Goal · Own Goal
    J. Boateng
  2. Nice
    28' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Laborde
  3. Nice
    33' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Moffi · Assist: Hicham Boudaoui
  4. Lyon
    41' Lyon Goal · Normal Goal
    Jeffinho · Assist: R. Cherki
  5. Lyon
    46' Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Boateng · On: Thiago Mendes
  6. Lyon
    49' Lyon Card · Yellow Card
    C. Lukeba

    Foul

  7. Nice
    59' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hicham Boudaoui · On: R. Belahyane
  8. Lyon
    70' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Tolisso · On: J. Lepenant
  9. Lyon
    76' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Cherki · On: A. Sarr
  10. Nice
    82' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Melvin Bard · On: A. Amraoui
  11. Nice
    90'+4 Nice subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Diop · On: A. Dacourt
  12. Nice
    90'+4 Nice subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alexis Beka Beka · On: T. Trinker

Match Stats

Stat Nice Lyon
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 82% 88%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 16
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 467 625
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 6 7
xG 1.88 1.86
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 385 548
Shots Inside Box 10 14
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early own goal by J. Boateng set a surprising tone, giving Nice immediate momentum and confidence to attack further.
  • ▸ Nice's quick succession of goals in the first half (28th and 33rd minute) effectively stifled Lyon’s efforts, despite Jeffinho’s response for Lyon before halftime.