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Martin Terrier came out of his hole
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Little in sight for most of the meeting, Martin Terrier managed - as so often this season - to be decisive.
While his team was trailing, the Breton striker took the advantage over Dante on an off-center indirect free kick taken by Benjamin Bourigeaud to perfectly cut the ball's trajectory with his head;
leaving no chance to Walter Benitez, excellent this Saturday, but beaten on the spot.
Thanks to him, Stade Rennais did not lose.
This allows him to keep one of his direct competitors at a distance in the race for the podium and to temporarily take the place of runner-up in Ligue 1.
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Atal's delicious pass
A real delight.
Served on the right side Youcef Atal made the difference shortly after the hour mark (67th).
The Algerian provoked his direct opponent, then entering the penalty area, before depositing the ball on the head of Andy Delort on a sublime exterior with the right foot.
The Nice center-forward took advantage of this caviar as he opened the scoring with a nice cross-headed header.
Andy Delort again decisive
Since the start of 2022, Andy Delort has only had 2 small league achievements to his credit.
This Saturday afternoon, in a very important match for his club, the Nice center forward opened the scoring with a magnificent header.
The ex-Montpellier could have offered the three points to his team but it was without counting on Martin Terrier who allowed Stade Rennais to equalize.
Read alsoRennes holds the shock in Nice
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Kasper Dolberg transparent
Associated with Andy Delort at the forefront of Nice's offensive sector, Kasper Dolberg did not at all manage to stand out this Saturday afternoon (0 shots), unlike his attacking buddy.
It must also be said that the face of the meeting – OGC Nice defended a lot and sought to take advantage of the transitions – was not favorable to him.
The Dane was replaced in the 67th minute.
A match to forget for the ex-player of Ajax Amsterdam.
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Dante, a missed return
Suspended against Olympique de Marseille before the international break, Dante was back this Saturday afternoon for the clash against Stade Rennais.
Defensive leader of OGC Nice, the Brazilian produced a very good performance, padlocking Gaëtan Laborde well.
At least until the 78th minute and an off-center indirect free kick on which he was beaten in the air by Martin Terrier during the Rennes equalizer... A bitter return for the veteran (38 years old) of the Aiglons .
Gaëtan Laborde (too) little in sight
Accustomed to shaking the nets, or delivering offerings to his teammates, Gaëtan Laborde did not have the expected performance this Saturday afternoon.
Positioned alone at the forefront of the Rennes attack, the center-forward often had trouble facing the Nice hinge composed of Jean-Clair Todibo and Dante.
Even if he managed to serve his teammates in good conditions, he failed to shine up to the expectations placed on him (only 1 shot).
It is however in these big matches that he must stand out to hope to join the Blues, one of his objectives.