After leaving Benfica, Tiago Gouveia shines for Nice | OneFootball

Nice achieved its first victory in the regular phase of the Europa League this Thursday, beating Go Ahead Eagles 3-1 in a match where the main figure was former Benfica player Tiago Gouveia – who initially expressed regret for leaving Luz. The forward scored two goals, in the 41st and 59th minutes, which were decisive for the French side’s triumph.

The French team, which recorded its first victory in European competitions this season, despite already being eliminated, opened the scoring in the 10th minute. De Busser, the Go Ahead Eagles’ goalkeeper, made a wrong pass in a dangerous area, Louchet recovered the ball and assisted Vanhoutte.

In the 41st minute, Tiago Gouveia made his debut on the scoresheet for Nice with a stunning goal. The former Benfica winger handled the ball well and fired with his right foot into the back of the net, extending the French side’s lead. In the second half, the Portuguese attacker was once again in the spotlight. Cho broke down the right, crossed with his left foot, and Tiago Gouveia headed the ball into the net.

Go Ahead Eagles pulled one back in the 68th minute. Stokkers received a pass in the box and, without difficulty, found the back of the net. At the end of the night, Nice earned their first three points in the UEFA Europa League and currently sit in 33rd place. The Dutch team has six points and is in 30th place.

This season, playing for Nice, Tiago Gouveia – valued at 4 million euros – has played 19 official matches: 11 in Ligue 1, six in the Europa League, and two in the French Cup. In the 826 minutes played, the forward has scored 2 goals.

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