Match report
Paris FC Defeats Nice 1-0 in Ligue 1 Match
Paris FC
1–0
FT
Nice
Mar 1, 2026
Paris FC held off a spirited challenge from Nice to secure a vital win with a narrow 1-0 victory. Munetsi scored the only goal of the game in the 26th minute, sending Paris FC's fans into raptures. Despite numerous yellow cards and substitutions, Nice could not find an equalizer against a resolute defense.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Paris FC 1-0 Nice
- • Munetsi scored the only goal at minute 26
- • Three yellow cards were issued to Paris FC players, including a red card for T. De Smet in injury time
- • Nice had one player sent off with a yellow card earlier in the game
Lineups
Paris FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 35 Kevin Trapp (G)
- 17 Adama Camara (D)
- 42 Diego Coppola (D)
- 5 Moustapha Mbow (D)
- 28 Thibault De Smet (D)
- 33 Pierre Lees Melou (M)
- 18 Marshall Munetsi (M)
- 93 Jonathan Ikoné (M)
- 10 Ilan Kebbal (M)
- 27 Moses Simon (M)
- 36 Ciro Immobile (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Rudy Matondo
- 11 Jean-Philippe Krasso
- 19 Nhoa Sangui
- 7 Alimami Gory
- 4 Vincent Marchetti
- 16 Obed Nkambadio
- 2 Tuomas Ollila
- 6 Otávio
- 24 Luca Koleosho
Nice
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 Maxime Dupé (G)
- 92 Jonathan Clauss (D)
- 28 Abdulay Juma Bah (D)
- 37 Kojo Peprah Oppong (D)
- 26 Melvin Bard (D)
- 8 Morgan Sanson (M)
- 24 Charles Vanhoutte (M)
- 25 Mohamed-Ali Cho (M)
- 10 Sofiane Diop (M)
- 20 Tom Louchet (M)
- 90 Kevin Carlos Omoruyi (F)
Substitutes
- 32 Kaïl Boudache
- 23 Gabin Bernardeau
- 47 Tiago Gouveia
- 22 Tanguy Ndombélé
- 80 Yehvann Diouf
- 33 Antoine Mendy
- 4 Dante
- 41 Everton Pereira
- 99 Salis Abdul Samed
Timeline
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19' Nice Card · Yellow CardKevin Carlos OmoruyiDiving
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22' Paris FC Card · Yellow CardP. Lees-MelouFoul
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26' Paris FC Goal · Normal GoalM. Munetsi -
35' Paris FC Card · Yellow CardAdama CamaraTripping
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43' Paris FC Card · Yellow CardT. De SmetHolding
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46' Nice subst · Substitution 1Off: Kevin Carlos Omoruyi · On: K. Boudache -
66' Paris FC Card · Yellow CardC. ImmobileUnsportsmanlike conduct
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67' Nice subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Louchet · On: T. Gouveia -
67' Nice subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Diop · On: G. Bernardeau -
70' Paris FC subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Kebbal · On: R. Matondo -
70' Paris FC subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Immobile · On: J. Krasso -
78' Nice Card · Yellow CardK. BoudacheDiving
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80' Paris FC subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Ikone · On: N. Sangui -
80' Paris FC subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Simon · On: A. Gory -
88' Nice subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Vanhoutte · On: T. Ndombele -
90'+3 Paris FC subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Munetsi · On: V. Marchetti -
90'+5 Paris FC Card · Yellow CardT. De SmetUnsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+5 Paris FC Card · Red CardT. De SmetUnsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Paris FC | Nice |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 10 |
| Corners | 8 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 347 | 522 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 1.20 | 1.18 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 262 | 441 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match's momentum shifted decisively when Munetsi scored Paris FC’s goal at minute 26, providing them with an early lead they would not relinquish.
- ▸ Paris FC faced a late challenge as T. De Smet was shown both yellow and red cards in injury time, leaving the team to defend their advantage with ten players.