OGC Nice stun AS Saint-Étienne to move up to sixth in Ligue 1
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OGC Nice produced a stunning performance to beat AS Saint-Étienne 4-2 at the Allianz Riviera on Saturday. The win moved Nice up to sixth in the Ligue 1 standings, while Saint-Étienne remained in 18th place.
Andy Delort brace guides Nice to victory
Andy Delort was the hero for Nice, scoring twice in the first half to give his side a 2-0 lead. Amine Gouiri added a third goal for Nice in the second half, before Saint-Étienne pulled two goals back through Romain Hamouma and Wahbi Khazri. However, Nice held on to secure a vital victory.
The win was Nice's fourth in their last five league games. They have now moved up to sixth in the Ligue 1 standings, just three points behind third-placed Marseille. Saint-Étienne, meanwhile, remain in 18th place, just one point above the relegation zone.
Nice will be looking to continue their good form when they travel to face Rennes on Wednesday. Saint-Étienne, meanwhile, will be hoping to bounce back when they host Bordeaux on Saturday.
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