Nice beat Lille 2-1 and climb off the bottom

Nice took a big step forward in Ligue 1 matchday 5 with a 2-1 win over Lille. The victory lifts the hosts off the bottom of the table, putting them 14th, while Lille stay 4th, according to RMC Sport.

Own goal and execution

The match turned early for Nice: Nathan Ngoy scored an own goal in the 22nd minute to give the home side the lead. Lille still had moments to respond, but couldn’t make them count consistently in the first half, with chances that were repelled or ended without a clear finish.

After the break, Nice sharpened up. Mohamed Amoura doubled the advantage in the 67th minute, putting distance between the teams. Lille then pulled one back when Ayase Ueda found the net in the 79th minute, setting up a tense finish.

The game also included VAR attention: as RMC Sport reports, a possible handball was checked, and the result stood.

Lille bounces back—but falls short

With the final 2-1, Nice get the “very good operation” they were looking for and move away from last place. Lille, meanwhile, will want to respond quickly, but they leave with the points slipping away.