Forward Terem Moffi secured a crucial second-half goal, propelling OGC Nice to a 1-0 victory at home against Toulouse and keeping them in close pursuit of Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain.
Nice, the sole undefeated team in the French top-flight, maintains their second position in the standings with 29 points from 13 games, just one point behind PSG. Meanwhile, Toulouse occupies the 15th spot in the table.
Toulouse made an early offensive push at the Allianz Riviera, seemingly finding the net in the second minute. However, the goal was disallowed due to a foul committed by Vincent Sierro in the buildup.
Despite Toulouse causing problems for Nice, the first half concluded without either side finding the back of the net. Manager Francesco Farioli's halftime substitution of Alexis Claude-Maurice for Sofiane Diop ignited a spark in Nice.
The tactical adjustment proved effective as Nice broke the deadlock in the 54th minute. Morgan Sanson provided an assist to the advancing Moffi, who calmly slotted home a straightforward finish, marking his fourth league goal of the season.
Toulouse made a late attempt to level the game in the 80th minute when substitute Ibrahim Cissoko unleashed a low drive. However, a last-ditch block by Dante mitigated the threat, and Khephren Thuram cleared the ball, securing an eighth consecutive clean sheet for Nice.
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