No change in Nice yet
For the moment, it is Ndayishimiye who has moved down a notch in central defense, with Todibo. But something is brewing on the Nice bench.
RED CARD FOR DANTE!
After viewing the images, the referee did not hesitate for long and brought out the red for the Nice captain. Hard blow for the Aiglons, just after ASM’s second goal. It seems harsh for Dante, who initially took the ball and only touched Minamino after his tackle, in the run-up.
The referee will go and review the images
Dante could be punished for his action on Minamino. It was unintentional, but he gave the Japanese a good kick.
Land mines
He is hit by Dante, who gives him a good kick in the continuity of his tackle. Things are getting heated between Monegasques and Niçois, while the Japanese remains on the ground.
ZAKARIA COMES TO CONCLUDE WITH THE HEAD!
MONACO IS GOING BACK IN FRONT! What a projection! While Minamino is served on the right side, Zakaria sprints down the middle. The Japanese puts the ball on his head. The Swiss just has to finish by arriving launched to score a double. 2-1 for ASM!
A Nice deputy called to order
He went to the other side of the field in the first half to give instructions to the players on the right side and communicate with the OGC Nice bench. The delegates called him to order, it is forbidden.
Here we go again at the Allianz Riviera!
The second half kicks off with OGC Nice.
Particularly long half-time
The game has been stopped for 17 minutes and the Monegasques are only coming out of the locker room.
It’s the break in Nice!
End of an exciting first period. AS Monaco opened the scoring with a superb long-range strike from Zakaria, OGC Nice equalized on a penalty after a foul by Kherer. The Aiglons, then, could have taken the advantage, but we remain at 1-1.
THE MANGLE IN THE MONEGASQUE SURFACE!
THE 2-0 WAS VERY CLOSE! After an error from Kehrer, Guessand recovers and can challenge Kohn. The German goalkeeper intervenes, the ball is then not cleared but Nice does not take advantage.
Golovin have you
He arrived late for Boudaoui. He will be suspended for the next AS Monaco match.
Too many technical inaccuracies
When the Monegasques could benefit from some spaces, they do not always make the right gestures.
Ben Yedder looks deep for Golovin
The pass is well attempted but a little strong and impossible to control for the Russian. Generally speaking, these rapid Monegasque attacks are always outnumbered.
LABORDE DON’T TRAKE AND EQUALIZE!
NICE PICKS UP! Gaëtan Laborde opens his left foot and takes Kohn on the wrong foot. 1-1 now and it makes sense, the Niçois had reacted well since Monaco opened the score.
PENALTY FOR NICE!
LOUCHET HAS MADE THE DIFFERENCE! His call behind the defense was perfect, Dante’s pass was perfect too. Kehrer is caught and makes a mistake in the area. Penalty and yellow card for the German defender.
Yellow card for Lotomba
First card of the match. The Niçois hooked Ben Yedder on a possible counterattack. Logical warning.
NEW KOHN PARADE!
Sanson took the ball perfectly from the outside of his foot, a very precise flat foot flush with the post. Kohn is vigilant and very quick to fold, he pushes back for a corner.
Monaco defends quite low
The very high pressure at the start of the match has disappeared a few minutes ago. It’s difficult to know if it’s linked to a drop in physical fitness or a tactical choice following the opening goal.
The rhythm drops slightly
After 10 very intense minutes, both teams probably need to take a breather. Possession remains in Nice.
MINAMINO IN THE SURFACE!
After a mix-up in the Nice defense, the ball arrives at Minamino. The Japanese is pushed but manages to recover and Bulka relaxes superbly to repel the danger. Minamino calls for a penalty, but the referee says nothing.
L’ARRET DE KOHN!
Boudaoui had found Guessand very well in the open area. The Nice striker managed to hit in a difficult position, but Kohn relaxed well and caught the ball which should not have been released.
DANTE !
After a big job from Laborde in contact with the Monegasques, Boudaoui can cross but it is blocked. On the following corner, Dante can resume in a delicate position, but it is above. Nice reacted well since the opening score.
Nod your head!
Nice was not far from reacting just after the opening score. On a nice projection into the area, Sanso is found and tries to uncross his head, but it is not on target.
WHAT AN EXCEPTIONAL GOAL FROM ZAKARIA!
IT’S A MISSILE! From outside the area, Denis Zakaria sends a surprising shot with his right foot. It goes straight into the top corner of Bulka, who can do nothing. 1-0 for AS Monaco!
Another strike from Laborde
This is countered by the Monegasque defense. For the moment, no clear opportunity yet in this meeting.
Todibo intervenes three times
In front of Golovin launched in depth, then at the feet of Minamino twice.
Foul by Guessand on Jakobs
At the moment Nice is holding the ball a little more than Monaco.
Laborde Strike
It’s the first of the match. Laborde was found on a long ball from Todibo, but his attempt flew away.
Monaco puts a lot of intensity
A quick recovery projection, very high pressing, Adi Hutter’s men display their ambitions.
Nice gesture from Fofana!
On the right side, the Monegasque midfielder gets rid of the marking of two players and then looks for Minamino. The Nice defense is there to repel the danger.
Let’s go to the Allianz Riviera!
The kick-off is given by AS Monaco on the lawn of rival Nice.
Kick-off imminent
The opportunity to recall the compositions.
The composition of Nice: Bulka – Lotomba, Todibo, Dante, Bard – Ndayishimiye, Boudaoui, Samson – Guessan, Laborde, Louchet.
The composition of Monaco: Kohn – Kehrer, Maripan, Salisu – Jakobs, Zakaria, Fofana, Camara – Golovin, Minamino, Ben Yedder.
Monaco at ease at the Allianz Riviera
ASM has not lost any of its last four matches on the Nice pitch, and has even won twice since 2020.
Ben Yedder in good momentum
The Monegasque captain has scored 5 goals in his last 4 matches. It didn’t allow Monaco to take all the points each time, but he did the job and he will be the main threat of the evening.
The very clear banner of the Monegasque supporters
417 Monegasques will line the Allianz Riviera parking lot this evening… with a clear message on the banner held up in the stands: “Get off your ass”.
The banner of the Monaco parking lot before the Riviera derby, February 11, 2024 © RMC Sport
Nice still undefeated at home
In 10 matches at the Allianz Riviera in Ligue 1 this season, the Niçois have never lost and they have even won their last 7 outings. Monaco has been warned.
Thuram on the Nice bench
The composition of Nice: Bulka – Lotomba, Todibo, Dante, Bard – Ndayishimiye, Boudaoui, Samson – Guessan, Laborde, Louchet.
Monaco with Ben Yedder and Minamino up front, Balogun on the bench
Absent during the last meetings, Folarin Balogun returns to the bench. In attack, Adi Hutter lines up Wissam Ben Yedder and Takumi Minamino.
The composition of Monaco: Kohn – Kehrer, Maripan, Salisu – Jakobs, Zakaria, Fofana, Camara – Golovin, Minamino, Ben Yedder.
Kick-off at 8:45 p.m.
It’s the shock of the weekend in Ligue 1, between podium candidates. OGC Nice (2nd) hosts AS Monaco (5th). The Aiglons can distance themselves from their rivals for European places, while the ASM can get back on the podium. Kick-off at 8:45 p.m. at the Allianz Riviera for the Côte d’Azur derby.
2024-02-11 21:03:16
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