Match report

Vitesse Secures 1-0 Win Over Nice in Europa League

Vitesse
Vitesse
1–0
FT
Nice
Nice
Dec 7, 2017

In a closely contested match, Vitesse secured a 1-0 victory over Nice in the Europa League. Luc Castaignos scored the decisive goal in the 84th minute, securing all three points for Vitesse. The match saw several substitutions and yellow cards, including one for Vitesse's J. Lelieveld in the 40th minute and multiple cautions for Nice players.

Key Facts

  • • Vitesse defeated Nice 1-0 in the Europa League
  • • Luc Castaignos scored the only goal in the 84th minute
  • • J. Lelieveld received a yellow card for Vitesse in the 40th minute
  • • B. Srarfi and J. Makengo received yellow cards for Nice, at 55th and 68th minutes respectively
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams during the match

Lineups

Vitesse

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Pasveer (G)
  • 37 G. Kashia (D)
  • 5 M. Miazga (D)
  • 29 J. Lelieveld (D)
  • 43 L. Faye (D)
  • 50 T. Oude Kotte (D)
  • 10 T. Bruns (M)
  • 8 C. Colkett (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (M)
  • 9 T. Matavž (F)
  • 14 L. Castaignos (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 N. Foor
  • 7 M. Rashica
  • 2 F. Dabo
  • 47 L. ten Teije
  • 24 J. Houwen
  • 23 M. Ali
  • 16 M. van Bergen

Nice

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 Y. Cardinale (G)
  • 31 Dante (D)
  • 12 R. Coly (D)
  • 15 P. Burner (D)
  • 23 M. Sarr (D)
  • 25 W. Cyprien (M)
  • 26 V. Koziello (M)
  • 22 A. Lusamba (M)
  • 27 J. Makengo (M)
  • 11 B. Srarfi (F)
  • 14 A. Pléa (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 L. Diaby
  • 18 R. Walter
  • 34 R. Perraud
  • 21 N. Mendy
  • 40 W. Benítez
  • 3 G. Lloris
  • 4 Marlon

Timeline

  1. Vitesse
    40' Vitesse Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lelieveld
  2. Vitesse
    46' Vitesse subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Colkett · On: N. Foor
  3. Nice
    55' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    B. Srarfi
  4. Nice
    66' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Plea · On: L. Diaby-Fadiga
  5. Nice
    68' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    J. Makengo
  6. Vitesse
    68' Vitesse subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Matavž · On: M. Rashica
  7. Nice
    78' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Srarfi · On: R. Walter
  8. Vitesse
    84' Vitesse Goal · Normal Goal
    Luc Castaignos
  9. Nice
    88' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Lusamba · On: R. Perraud

Match Stats

Stat Vitesse Nice
Fouls 17 7
Pass Accuracy 83% 88%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 443 679
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 9 5
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 368 599
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 5 8
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Luc Castaignos' goal in the 84th minute sealed Vitesse's victory
  • ▸ The yellow cards received by Nice players at critical moments may have impacted their momentum