Nantes Football Club secured their first win of the season against Montpellier on Sunday afternoon at Stade de France, securing a narrow victory with a scoreline of 2-1. The result marked the end of a three-game winless streak for the French side and lifted them back into the hunt for promotion.
The match began with both teams showing signs of energy and determination, but it was Nantes who took control early on. In the 8th minute, Nantes midfielder Yannick Bolasie scored the opening goal of the game, putting his team ahead with a well-worked strike from the left flank. Montpellier responded quickly, though, as forward Adrien Rabiot equalized just two minutes later with a powerful header from the penalty spot.
From there, the match became more evenly matched, with both teams trading shots and counterattacks. However, it was Nantes who found the breakthrough in the 46th minute when substitute goalkeeper Nicolas Guevin made a crucial save to deny Montpellier's substitute striker Antoine Griezmann. Moments later, Nantes doubled their lead when forward Kevin Boniface rounded off a clever move to score the third goal of the game.
Montpellier had another chance to扳 even in the 77th minute, but again, Guevin came up with a vital save to keep his team in the contest. In the final moments of the match, Montpellier tried to salvage something, but Nantes' defense held firm, preventing any further goals.
With the win, Nantes improved their league position to 15th place, which is still far from the top of the table, but they have moved out of their relegation zone. This victory also lifts the spirits of the players and fans, who have been struggling with a disappointing start to the season.
Moving forward, Nantes will look to build on this momentum and continue their quest for promotion. They will face tough matches against strong teams like Lyon and Saint-Etienne in the coming weeks, so the pressure will be high. But with a strong performance like this, they have the potential to turn things around and make some positive changes for the rest of the season.