Nîmes Olympique vs. EA Guingamp (26.12.2022)

In an intense game on December 26, 2022, Nîmes Olympique faced off against EA Guingamp in a match that displayed a tense battle of nerves and strategy. The game saw pivotal moments predominantly shaped by penalties and tactical substitutions.

Early in the match, at the 22nd minute, Guingamp's J. Livolant made a significant impact by converting a penalty, giving his team the lead. However, Livolant found himself in the referee's book just 8 minutes later, receiving a yellow card — a caution that would have him walking a disciplinary tightrope for the rest of the match.

Nîmes responded promptly to the pressure, earning a penalty of their own in the 30th minute. M. Tchokounté stepped up to the spot with a chance to level the scoreline and he didn't disappoint, slotting the ball home with confidence.

As the game progressed, it became increasingly clear that both coaches were looking for fresh legs and new tactics to influence the match. Nîmes made their first move in the 61st minute, bringing on J. Thomasen as part of their first substitution. Guingamp answered with a substitution of their own, introducing W. Tchimbembé in the 67th minute.

The atmosphere on the pitch grew tenser as Jean N'Guessan of Nîmes was booked with a yellow card in the 68th minute, adding to the growing list of cautions in the game. Guingamp continued their strategic rotations with B. Guillaume entering the fray in the 72nd minute, seeking to reinvigorate their attacking options.

Nîmes executed their second substitution in the 76th minute, hoping R. Saïd could make an offensive difference. Guingamp, showing intent to capitalize on any late opportunities, made a double change in the 80th minute bringing on M. Barthelmé and substituting the earlier goal scorer, J. Livolant.

As the final whistle approached, Nicolas Benezet of Nîmes received a yellow card in the 90th minute, reflecting the high stakes and intensity of the closing moments. Just before the end, Nîmes made their third and final switch, with R. Labonne coming onto the pitch in stoppage time.

In the dying moments of the match, Guingamp had one more dramatic twist to offer. In the second minute of added time, G. Courtet successfully converted a penalty, clinching a potentially game-winning moment for Guingamp.

The match concluded with a mix of elation for EA Guingamp and dejection for Nîmes Olympique, as both teams had experienced the emotional rollercoaster that only a tightly contested football match can provide. Penalties proved to be the decisive factor, leaving fans and players alike to reflect on a match where every shot from the spot had the weight of the game hanging in the balance.

Lineup Nîmes Olympique

Lineup EA Guingamp

Substitutes Nîmes Olympique

Substitutes EA Guingamp

Nîmes Olympique

Nimes Olympique football team traces its existence back to 1937, when it was founded on the foundations of the local club SC Nimes, which was in financial difficulties. In addition to the French Ligue 1, the team also participated in lower competitions, where it achieved its best table positions. In this respect, the highest ranking is the title from the second league, but they achieved this in 1950.

EA Guingamp

The club's name is also commonly abbreviated to EAG or simply Guingamp, with its full name being En Avant de Guingamp. The club colours are red and black, which can be found on both the jerseys and the emblem. They are at home at the Stade de Roudourou, which has a capacity of 19,033 seats. Roughly 2.5 times the population of the municipality where the club is based, which is quite unusual.

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