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OGC Nice Edge Marseille 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Sansone's Strike Seals Victory

Highlights: OGC Nice vs. Marseille

In a highly anticipated match at the Stade Velodrome, OGC Nice claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over bitter rivals Marseille, further tightening the race for the European places in Ligue 1.

The only goal of the game came on the stroke of half-time through Morgan Sansone. The French forward received a perfectly weighted pass from Jean. WEB and fired home from close range, leaving Marseille goalkeeper Pau Lopez with no chance.

Marseille dominated possession for much of the match but failed to create clear-cut opportunities. Gaëtan Laborde and Jeremie Boga were both kept quiet by the Nice defense, while DANTE and Jean. WEB were solid at the back for the visitors.

The win lifts Nice up to sixth place in the Ligue 1 standings, just three points behind Marseille in fifth. The result also dents Marseille's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season.

Here are the highlights of the match:

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0:45 - Sansone breaks the deadlock for Nice

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25:10 - Payet misses a golden opportunity to equalize

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55:20 - Nice goalkeeper Schmeichel makes a crucial save to deny Dieng

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87:00 - Laborde comes close to snatching an equalizer

Marseille will have the chance to bounce back when they travel to Rennes on Saturday, while Nice host Strasbourg on Sunday.