90+8'
There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+8'
Ali Abdi (Nice) has to stretch for the ball in the box and sends it high over the bar.
90+6'
Wonderful movement by Reims. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
90+4'
The current number of shots on target for both teams is 7:12.
90+2'
Reims control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
90'
There will be a minimum of 8 min. of added time.
89'
Terem Moffi (Nice) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Gaetan Laborde.
88'
A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Reims comes to nothing.
88'
Mamadou Diakhon (Reims) has a shot blocked from inside the box. The ball is out of play and Reims manage to earn a corner.
87'
Reims enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
86'
Pablo Rosario (Nice) got on the ball on the edge of the box and blazed a first-time shot well over the bar.
84'
The statistic for corner kicks – 5:2.
82'
Nice seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
81'
Samba Diawara prepares a substitution. Buta is replaced by Sekine Hiroki (Reims).
81'
It will be a substitution. John Joe Patrick Finn (Reims) is ready to enter the pitch as Amadou Kone walks off.
80'
Jonathan Clauss (Nice) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
79'
Keito Nakamura (Reims) receives a precise pass and is given time inside the box to send a low strike towards the middle of the goal. Marcin Bulka guesses his intention and denies him with a fine save.
78'
Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Reims.
78'
Franck Haise has decided to substitute Hicham Boudaoui and he is replaced by Baptiste Santamaria (Nice).
77'
Here's the change. Badredine Bouanani leaves the pitch and Mohamed-Ali Cho (Nice) comes on as a substitute.
76'
Jonathan Clauss (Nice) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
75'
The game is interrupted now, Jonathan Clauss (Nice) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
74'
A nice sequence of play ends with a shot by Mamadou Diakhon (Reims) from the edge of the box. The effort, however, is towards the middle of the goal where Marcin Bulka easily catches the ball.
72'
This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Keito Nakamura (Reims) was quite harsh and Abdelatif Kherradji didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
70'
Badredine Bouanani (Nice) finds space on the edge of the box, but his wild shot goes high over the bar.
69'
Franck Haise decides to make a substitution. Antoine Mendy will be replaced by Dante (Nice).
69'
The substitution is prepared. Sofiane Diop (Nice) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Morgan Sanson.
68'
Valentin Atangana Edoa (Reims) finds space inside the box to shoot after collecting a short pass, but it's a wasted effort as it flies well wide of the right post.
67'
The Reims players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
66'
Here is a change. Joseph Okumu is going off and Samba Diawara gives the last tactical orders to Hafiz Ibrahim (Reims).
65'
That's the end of the game for Jordan Siebatcheu, who is replaced by Oumar Diakite (Reims).
65'
The Nice players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
62'
What was Mory Gbane (Reims) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.
60'
Nice are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
57'
Nice are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
55'
Ange Tia (Reims) is substituted due to injury. Samba Diawara gives a chance to Mamadou Diakhon.
54'
Ange Tia (Reims) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
53'
Ange Tia (Reims) launches into a thunderous tackle on his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
52'
64:36 – this is the current ball possession ratio.
50'
Some great controlled play and passing from Nice. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
48'
Reims are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.
47'
Nice hold the ball and display nice passing from player to player.
46'
The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+5'
The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+3'
Nice control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
45+1'
A big opportunity is wasted by Amadou Kone (Reims), who makes a yard for himself and produces a mid-range rocket of a shot towards the middle of the goal. Unfortunately for him, Marcin Bulka pulls off a fantastic save to stop the effort.
45'
We will have 4 min. of added time.
45'
Jonathan Clauss (Nice) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.
44'
Ali Abdi (Nice) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety. The linesman makes the right call and Nice will have a corner.
43'
Hicham Boudaoui (Nice) commits a rough challenge and Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle for a foul.
42'
Great teamplay by Reims as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
41'
Antoine Mendy (Nice) is cautioned by the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
38'
Reims fail to score from a corner as Marcin Bulka (Nice) leaps to collect the ball.
38'
Reims are happy showing off their ball keeping skills and that is only interrupted when the defender steps in. The referee points to the corner flag and Reims will take a corner.
36'
The Nice players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
34'
Reims can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
33'
What a goal-scoring opportunity! Jordan Siebatcheu (Reims) makes a good run into the box to meet a cross and fires the ball in on goal, but the shot is amazingly blocked by a defender. The ball goes out of play and Reims have been awarded a corner kick.
32'
The Reims players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
30'
Neat passing move from Nice in order to create new attacking opportunities.
29'
Nice have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
29'
Half-chance! Ali Abdi (Nice) plays a pass into the box, but Yehvann Diouf reacts well to snuff out the attack. The referee signals a corner kick to Nice.
27'
Mory Gbane (Reims) is able to continue to play.
26'
Mory Gbane (Reims) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
25'
The Nice players are exchanging some short passes and control the game at the moment, but one of the defending players steps in and intercepts the ball.
21'
Nice seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
19'
The Nice players are exchanging some short passes.
17'
Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Reims.
15'
Goal! Morgan Sanson (Nice) fires the rebound into the middle of the goal after the ball breaks to him in the box. The score is 1:0.
14'
A cross from a corner kick by Nice is too strong and the ball goes well out of play.
14'
Joseph Okumu (Reims) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. The ball goes out of play. Reims are awarded a corner kick.
9'
Nice keep hold of the ball with numerous one-two passes, but one error and they surrender possession.
7'
Nice enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
6'
Pablo Rosario (Nice) picks up a yellow card for an infringement.
5'
Dangerous play by Pablo Rosario (Nice). Abdelatif Kherradji blows his whistle for a foul.
4'
Jonathan Clauss (Nice) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.
3'
Jonathan Clauss (Nice) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat. Nice force their opponents to concede a corner.
2'
Nice seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
1'
Ange Tia (Reims) bends the ball in from the edge of the box which worries the keeper, but it eventually sails just wide of the left post.
1'
The first half has just begun.
The players are out at last! Reims will take the kick-off.
Today's referee will be Abdelatif Kherradji.
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