Match report

Nice Defeats GO Ahead Eagles 3-1 in Europa League

Nice
Nice
3–1
FT
GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles
Jan 22, 2026

Nice made light work of their Dutch opponents as they defeated GO Ahead Eagles 3-1 in the UEFA Europa League. T. Gouveia's brace and an early goal from C. Vanhoutte put Nice firmly in control, despite a late consolation by F. Stokkers for GO Ahead Eagles.

Key Facts

  • • Nice 3-1 GO Ahead Eagles (UEFA Europa League)
  • • C. Vanhoutte scored the first goal at minute 10, assisted by T. Louchet.
  • • T. Gouveia netted a brace in the match with goals at minutes 41 and 59.
  • • F. Stokkers secured a consolation goal for GO Ahead Eagles at minute 68.

Lineups

Nice

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Dupe (G)
  • 37 K. Peprah (D)
  • 28 J. Bah (D)
  • 36 B. Mantsounga (D)
  • 2 A. Abdi (D)
  • 24 C. Vanhoutte (M)
  • 99 S. Abdul Samed (M)
  • 25 M. Cho (M)
  • 20 T. Louchet (M)
  • 47 T. Gouveia (M)
  • 90 Kevin (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 B. Zelazowski
  • 70 M. Youst
  • 4 Dante
  • 8 M. Sanson
  • 22 T. Ndombele
  • 32 K. Boudache
  • 41 E. Pereira
  • 42 J. Telusson
  • 45 M. Brignone
  • 92 J. Clauss

GO Ahead Eagles

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 J. De Busser (G)
  • 2 M. Deijl (D)
  • 21 M. Meulensteen (D)
  • 4 J. Kramer (D)
  • 5 D. James (D)
  • 8 E. Linthorst (M)
  • 6 C. Twigt (M)
  • 11 O. Sivertsen (M)
  • 7 J. Breum (M)
  • 17 M. Suray (M)
  • 16 V. Edvardsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Plogmann
  • 30 S. Jansen
  • 33 N. Verdoni
  • 18 R. Margaret
  • 24 K. Goudmijn
  • 25 G. van Zwam
  • 26 J. Dirksen
  • 27 F. Stokkers
  • 29 A. Adelgaard
  • 32 O. Boakye
  • 34 Y. Salah Rahmouni

Timeline

  1. Nice
    10' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Vanhoutte · Assist: T. Louchet
  2. GO Ahead Eagles
    27' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    C. Twigt

    Foul

  3. Nice
    41' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Gouveia
  4. GO Ahead Eagles
    52' GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    D. James

    Argument

  5. GO Ahead Eagles
    56' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Linthorst · On: G. van Zwam
  6. GO Ahead Eagles
    56' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Twigt · On: F. Stokkers
  7. Nice
    59' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Gouveia · Assist: M. Cho
  8. Nice
    62' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Louchet · On: M. Sanson
  9. Nice
    62' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Cho · On: Jonathan Clauss
  10. GO Ahead Eagles
    68' GO Ahead Eagles Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Stokkers · Assist: J. Breum
  11. Nice
    75' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Abdulay Juma Bah · On: Dante
  12. Nice
    75' Nice subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Gouveia · On: K. Boudache
  13. GO Ahead Eagles
    78' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Sivertsen · On: R. Margaret
  14. GO Ahead Eagles
    78' GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. James · On: A. Adelgaard
  15. Nice
    81' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Clauss

    Foul

  16. Nice
    82' Nice subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Vanhoutte · On: E. Pereira
  17. GO Ahead Eagles
    90'+2 GO Ahead Eagles subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Deijl · On: J. Dirksen
  18. GO Ahead Eagles
    90'+4 GO Ahead Eagles Card · Yellow Card
    R. Margaret

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Nice GO Ahead Eagles
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 76% 85%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 17
Corners 6 12
Total Passes 280 530
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 2.43 1.78
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 213 451
Shots Inside Box 14 12
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nice took an early lead with C. Vanhoutte's goal in the 10th minute, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ GO Ahead Eagles struggled to maintain composure on the field, with two yellow cards and several substitutions by the 56th minute.