Nice's first goal of the season is not enough as Le Mans hold on for a 1-1 draw
Adil Bourabaa put Le Mans ahead at 13', and Elye Wahi's equaliser just before half-time — Nice's first goal in three Ligue 1 matches this season — was as far as the home side could push it at the Allianz Riviera.
Nice had gone two matches without scoring — a 0-0 and a 3-0 defeat — before Elye Wahi finally got them on the board. It only bought a point.
Adil Bourabaa put newly promoted Le Mans ahead after 13 minutes. Wahi levelled it at 44', right on the stroke of half-time, and the second half produced chances without another goal. Nice finished with 60% of the ball but only two shots on target to Le Mans' three.
A goal, finally, but the search for a first win goes on
Nice have now taken one point from three matches, with just the one goal to show for it, while Le Mans' point away from home continues a solid start to their first Ligue 1 campaign in well over a decade.
Match facts
- 13' — Adil Bourabaa (Le Mans)
- 44' — Elye Wahi (Nice)
| Stat | Nice | Le Mans |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Total shots | 8 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.64 | 0.67 |
| Fouls committed | 4 | 11 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
What's next
Nice stay 15th on 2 points after three matchdays, still searching for their first win of the season. Le Mans sit 13th on 2 points, unbeaten on the road so far, with both sides moving on to Matchday 4.
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