Nice 1-1 Lille: LOSC held to a draw despite early lead in Ligue 1

Lille held to a draw by Nice, miss chance to go second in Ligue 1

Lille were held to a 1-1 draw by Nice in their Ligue 1 match on Saturday at the Allianz Riviera. The visitors took an early lead through Jonathan David in the 21st minute, but Andy Delort equalized for Nice just before half-time. Both teams had chances to win the game in the second half, but neither could find a winning goal.

Lille's early dominance

Lille started the game brightly and took the lead in the 21st minute when Jonathan David slotted home from close range after being set up by Adam Ounas. The goal was David's fourth of the season and it gave Lille a deserved lead.

Lille continued to dominate possession in the first half, but they failed to create any clear-cut chances after their goal. Nice, on the other hand, grew into the game as the half wore on and they began to create chances of their own.

Nice's fightback

Nice equalized just before half-time when Andy Delort headed home from close range after a cross from Hicham Boudaoui. The goal was Delort's first of the season and it gave Nice a much-needed boost.

Nice started the second half brightly, and they came close to taking the lead in the 55th minute when Gaetan Laborde hit the post. Lille gradually regained control of the game, but they struggled to create clear-cut chances.

Both teams had chances to win the game in the closing stages, but neither could find a winning goal. Lille will be disappointed with the draw, as it means they missed the chance to go second in Ligue 1. Nice, on the other hand, will be pleased with the point, as it means they remain unbeaten in their last five games.

What's next?

Lille will next face Angers at home on September 3, while Nice will travel to face Lorient on the same day.