Cadiou's stoppage-time leveller denies Nice late on | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Nice and Lorient drew 3-3 in Ligue 1 at the Allianz Riviera. In the 12th minute, Tom Louchet tapped in from Mohamed Ali Cho's cross, then he added a second in the first minute of first half stoppage time before Pablo Pagis replied with a free-kick in the fourth minute of first half stoppage time. After the restart, Kail Boudache made it 3-1 (59.), VAR confirmed the spot kick and Bamba Dieng reduced the arrears (67.), and Noah Cadiou rescued a point in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time. Lorient controlled long spells with 60.3% possession and 17 attempts to Les Aiglons' eight. Lorient rise from 10th to eighth and host Auxerre next, while Les Aiglons stay 14th and visit Paris FC next.

Player of the Match: Tom Louchet drove the hosts forward with a first half brace from two shots on target, adding ball progression and tidy distribution to his ruthless finishing.

Stat of the Match: Lorient registered 17 attempts, sustaining pressure that eventually told.

Three Things We Learned: Louchet's brace showcased Les Aiglons' cutting edge despite having just eight attempts and 39.7% possession. VAR confirmed the spot kick after Jonathan Clauss conceded a penalty, and Bamba Dieng's conversion shifted momentum. Lorient's 60.3% possession and seven corners reflected control that ultimately brought a late equaliser.