A crucial and commanding 3-0 victory for Nice over Lorient to keep climbing in the Ligue 1 standings and maintain hopes of reaching European spots, all in a match held at the Allianz Riviera stadium.

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The first goal came from a fantastic shot by Frenchman Morgan Sanson, who put Nice ahead 1-0 in the 22nd minute of the first half.

In the second half, Nice would extend their lead thanks to an own goal from Lorient's defender, Isaak Touré, who inadvertently pushed the ball into his own net after a great shot by Jéremie Boga in the 53rd minute.

Later on, Evann Guessand would score the third and final goal of the match in the 89th minute to seal the important home victory for Nice.