Nimes defeat Angers

Nimes overcame Angers in a close win on Saturday, 3x4, on matchday 1. Both Stéphane Moulin's team and Bernard Blaquart's team held their first game in the competition.

Sada Thioub opened the score with 4 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area. After 33 minutes, Pierrick Capelle fired home for Angers, with a left-foot strike inside the box.

With 51 minutes on the clock, Angelo Fulgini struck the second goal for Angers's team, with a left-foot shot, laid on by Stéphane Bahoken.  with 55 minutes on the clock, Stéphane Moulin's team increased their lead with a goal from Ismael Traoré from a corner.  after 75 minutes, key moment of the game, when Clément Dépres came on. In the 76th minute, forward scored the second goal for Nimes, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box, assisted by Ant Briançon. After 79 minutes, Nîmes's team saw Florian Miguel get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. With 85 minutes on the clock, Renaud Ripart struck for Bernard Blaquart's team, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty box, after an assist provided by Sada Thioub. In a very unlucky moment, Romain Thomas scored an own-goal in the closing stages of the game.

After the result Nimes are 7th in the table, with 3 points, while Angers sit 11th place, with 0 points. Next up, Bernard Blaquart's team will host Marseille, whilst Stéphane Moulin's team visit Rennes.