Multiplex: Nice comeback, Angers edge closer to Europe, Metz sink

Sunday afternoon’s multiplex delivered drama, momentum swings and crucial points at both ends of the table. Nice produced a stirring second-half comeback to rescue a draw against Brest, Angers took full advantage of Metz’s early red card to claim a valuable win, while Auxerre halted their slide with a hard-earned point away at Toulouse in Ligue 1.

Nice 2–2 Brest: Aiglons roar back after the break

At a restless Allianz Riviera, OGC Nice looked in deep trouble at half-time. Brest were ruthless early on, with Romain Del Castillo converting a penalty (15’) before Kamory Doumbia doubled the visitors’ lead eight minutes later.

But Nice emerged transformed after the interval. A well-worked set piece saw Ali Abdi head home from Jonathan Clauss’ free-kick (63’), reigniting belief. Relentless pressure followed, and it was Elye Wahi who finally completed the comeback, calmly sliding the ball past Marco Bizot’s replacement Coudert in the 74th minute.

Nice even pushed for a winner late on, but had to settle for a point after a chaotic, high-tempo second half that contrasted sharply with a difficult opening 45 minutes.

Angers 1–0 Metz: The SCO make the most of their advantage

At the Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers SCO did exactly what was required. Metz’s afternoon unravelled almost immediately when Jean-Philippe Gbamin was sent off in the 10th minute for a dangerous challenge, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb.

Angers capitalised before the half-hour mark, with Mouton finishing off a slick move after good work from Peter and Van den Boomen (25’). From there, the hosts managed the game calmly, despite a series of saves from Metz goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja’s replacement Fischer that kept the scoreline respectable.

The win moves Angers to within five points of the European places, while FC Metz remain rooted to the bottom, their situation growing increasingly precarious.

Toulouse 0–0 Auxerre: A point that steadies the ship

At the Stadium, AJ Auxerre finally stopped the bleeding after four straight defeats. Toulouse dominated possession and territory, but Auxerre defended with discipline and were backed up by a fine display from goalkeeper Donovan Léon.

The hosts came close through Emersonn and Casseres, while Auxerre nearly stole it late on when Danois failed to convert at the far post. Ultimately, neither side could find the breakthrough, but the point felt more valuable for Auxerre, who regain a measure of confidence in the relegation fight.