Second-place Nice loses at Le Havre in French league

Sat, Dec 16, 2023
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PARIS (AP) - Nice's defense fell apart in a 3-1 loss at Le Havre in the French league on Saturday.

Second-placed Nice had conceded only six goals in the previous 15 matches. After its second loss of the season, Nice remained four points behind leader Paris Saint-Germain. PSG goes to fourth-placed Lille on Sunday.

Striker Emmanuel Sabbi scored two first-half goals to put promoted Le Havre in control.

Sabbi netted after five minutes and was then set up by strike partner Mohamed Bayo in the 35th following a counterattack.

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Bayo made it 3-0 from the penalty spot early in the second half after Melvin Bard fouled Hungary defender Loïc Nego.

After each side had a player sent off near the end, midfielder Tom Louchet scored a consolation goal in stoppage time.

Later Saturday, Lens faced Reims at home with fifth place on offer.

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