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Reims pulled off a 1-0 victory over Nice in a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter at the Allianz Riviera on August 11, 2018.
Reims, playing with a 30% possession advantage, managed to find the back of the net in the 2nd minute, a goal by Moussa Doumbia. Nice, despite having a solid 70% possession, struggled to create many clear-cut chances, with 13 shots off goal compared to Reims's 2. Interestingly, Reims managed to have 4 shots inside the box, while Nice had 8. Nice had 10 corner kicks but struggled to capitalize on them.
The match was a tactical battle, with both teams employing different strategies. Reims's game plan seemed to focus on counter-attacks, relying on their quickness to capitalize on mistakes. Nice, on the other hand, dominated possession but struggled to translate that into goals.
The final result was quite surprising considering Nice's home advantage. Some notable substitutions did shift the dynamics of the game but it wasn't enough for Nice to turn the tables. It was a great game that had everything you want from a close match, with tense moments and some shocking substitutions that impacted the play of both sides in the closing minutes of the game. A thrilling encounter for the fans.