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Delort is very strong
He had not scored in two consecutive matches since last October.
Andy Delort scored against Saint-Étienne, and that's not all.
He first gave the Greens defense cold sweats in the 1st period, being denied a goal for offside (40th).
He equalized with a powerful free kick (60th) with the complicity of Paul Bernardoni, we will come back to this.
He offered himself a double on a gift from Kluivert (62nd) and beat Mangala in an aerial duel to allow Boudaoui to drive the point home (80th, 4-2).
The Algerian assumed his role as spearhead of the Nice attack.
Boudebouz catalyst before half-time
If Saint-Étienne believed in the Allianz Riviera, it is mainly thanks to Ryad Boudebouz.
It is he who shifts Mason on the right side before the center for the opener of Bouanga (11th).
Also far who distills a good center for the victorious volley of Youssouf before the break (45th + 4).
Moreover, the Greens would have led much earlier in the match after his deep service, if Bouanga had not forgotten Nordin lonely at the penalty spot (3rd).
The Algerian attacking midfielder played his part.
But behind, it was not enough.
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Boudebouz's indirect free kick goal against Strasbourg last February (2-2)
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Unrecognizable Gouiri
Where did the Amine Gouiri go from the start of the season, in the discussion among the best players in Ligue 1?
The Nice striker, more decisive in Ligue 1 since January 23, is credited with an assist this evening, even if Melvin Bard owes his goal above all to himself and to a dabbler Bernardoni (52nd).
For the rest, Gouiri was close to nothing.
Between shots countered in the area (19th), fear of taking a chance (45th + 3) or failed control which put his people in danger (50th).
Released in the 74th minute, replaced by Evann Guessand.
Bernardoni weighs down the Greens
The profession of goalkeeper is thankless and Paul Bernardoni is proof of this, as he has both saved and sunk AS Saint-Étienne this season.
He was surprised by a not so powerful strike and in a difficult angle from Melvin Bard (52nd).
A goal that totally revived the match.
He is also not exempt from any reproach on Delort's free kick, certainly powerful but more or less on him (60th).
Abandoned on the 2nd goal from Delort (62nd) and unfortunate on the deflected shot from Boudaoui (80th).
No real parade to put to his credit.
The Saint-Etienne mess at the end of the match
Waste, there was entry with Bouanga who wastes a two against one (3rd).
Without consequence, since the Greens led 2-0 at halftime.
We can criticize the mental weakness of the men of Pascal Dupraz, who relived the scenario of the trip to Lorient a month ago (0-2 then 6-2).
We can also blame the entrants for not having, in turn, turned the tide.
If Romain Hamouma appeared in legs, Adil Aouchiche lost a face-to-face with Walter Benitez (87th).
Above all, Enzo Crivelli had the goal almost for himself at the penalty spot, but did not even frame his flat right foot (90th + 2).
This lack of realism could cost the Greens dearly, still 18th and temporarily blocking the maintenance.