UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7
Nice 3 - 1 FT GO Ahead Eagles
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' C. Vanhoutte (T. Louchet)
Calvin Twigt 27'
41' T. Gouveia
HT
Dean James 52'
↓ E. Linthorst ↑G. van Zwam 56'
↓ C. Twigt ↑F. Stokkers 56'
59' T. Gouveia (M. Cho)
62' ↓ T. Louchet ↑M. Sanson
62' ↓ M. Cho ↑J. Clauss
F. Stokkers (J. Breum) 68'
75' ↓ J. Bah ↑Dante
75' ↓ T. Gouveia ↑K. Boudache
↓ O. Sivertsen ↑R. Margaret 78'
↓ D. James ↑A. Adelgaard 78'
81' Jonathan Clauss
82' ↓ C. Vanhoutte ↑E. Pereira
↓ M. Deijl ↑J. Dirksen 90'+2
Richonell Margaret 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nice
Goalkeepers
M. Dupe 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
C. Vanhoutte 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
S. Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Cho 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
T. Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
T. Gouveia 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.9
Rating
Forwards
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
B. Zelazowski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Youst
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Clauss 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Sanson 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
T. Ndombele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Brignone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Boudache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Telusson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
GO Ahead Eagles
Goalkeepers
J. De Busser 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
M. Deijl
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Meulensteen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kramer 
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
83
Passes
10
Duels
D. James
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
E. Linthorst
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
C. Twigt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
O. Sivertsen
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Breum
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
M. Suray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
V. Edvardsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
L. Plogmann
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Jansen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Verdoni
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. van Zwam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Dirksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Adelgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Goudmijn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Salah Rahmouni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Margaret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Stokkers 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
34
Minutes
7.2
Rating
O. Boakye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gouveia's Masterclass Punishes Eagles at the Riviera
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Clinical counter-attacking dismantled a possession-heavy opponent in a high-octane European encounter.
Early Strike Sets the Tone
The clash at Allianz Riviera burst to life instantly, setting a relentless Intensity that never waned. Despite the visitors arriving with intent, it was the hosts who drew first blood. In just the 10th minute, C. Vanhoutte latched onto a sharp pass from T. Louchet to shatter the initial Balance of the tie. GO Ahead Eagles responded by hoarding the ball, eventually dominating possession with a staggering 65%. They flooded the final third, racking up 12 corners and applying immense set-piece pressure. Yet, for all their neat passing and territorial control, they lacked the final killer touch to penetrate a resolute backline anchored by the commanding Abdulay Juma Bah.
Gouveia Takes Centre Stage
The true turning point arrived just before the interval. With the Dutch side pushing high up the pitch, Nice exploited the gaping spaces in behind. T. Gouveia struck his first of the evening in the 41st minute, a sucker punch that completely altered the Stakes for the second half. The Eagles emerged from the tunnel desperate to find a route back, but Gouveia struck again just shy of the hour mark. Benefiting from M. Cho's precise setup, the winger sealed his hero brace to make it 3-0. This wasn't merely a smash-and-grab; it was a ruthless exhibition of converting limited chances into maximum damage amid a flurry of 36 combined match shots.
Consolation and Conclusion
Staring down the barrel of a heavy defeat, the visitors turned to their bench seeking an unlikely Upset. The introduction of F. Stokkers injected immediate urgency. The super-sub made his mark in the 68th minute, converting a chance created by J. Breum to claw one back. Despite the late scare and facing a barrage of 17 total shots from the opposition, the French outfit held firm. The 3-1 victory offers a massive sigh of relief for the home side, lifting them slightly from the depths of the league stage standings. For the Eagles, it is a bitter lesson in European football: possession without penetration is ultimately a fruitless endeavour.
Key Questions
What made Tiago Gouveia the Man of the Match?
Tiago Gouveia was the undisputed star, earning an exceptional rating by scoring a decisive brace and ruthlessly punishing the opposition on the counter-attack.
How did substitute Tiago Gouveia change the game?
Though starting the match, Gouveia's explosive movement and clinical finishing in the 41st and 59th minutes completely dismantled the opposition's possession-based game plan.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Do-or-Die at the Bottom of the Table
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. With the top-24 playoff line slipping away, this chaotic clash between two defensively fragile sides is a desperate fight for Europa League survival.
The Setup
A miserable Form rating tells the story of a stuttering campaign for Nice, clutching just three points and sitting 33rd in the standings. At the Allianz Riviera, their home record is bleak, managing just one win in four attempts. GO Ahead Eagles arrive hovering in 28th with seven points, agonizingly close to the coveted top-24 playoff spots. However, the visitors' own recent run of four straight defeats severely limits the competitive Balance of this fixture. The Stakes are crystal clear: this is a European six-pointer where a loss could prove fatal. While overall quality on the pitch is lacking, the Stars rating gets a minor boost thanks to Milan Smit for the visitors and the hope that E. Wahi can finally spark the home side's attack.
Key Battle
A chaotic tactical battle looms as a misfiring French attacking unit faces off against a Dutch backline that bleeds two goals a game. It is a pure test of collective resolve: can the desperate home forwards finally find their rhythm, or will the visitors' deep defensive block hold firm under pressure?
Our Prediction
Expect a messy, low-quality affair. Both defenses are incredibly generous, yielding nearly four goals a game combined. Nice will push forward out of sheer necessity, leaving wide open gaps for the Dutch side to exploit on the counter. We see a chaotic 1-1 draw that ultimately frustrates both teams' playoff ambitions.